The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, as updated for 2019. (more…)
Copa de la Diversión (“Fun Cup”) is taking shape for the 2019 season, as the 72 participating teams have unveiled their alter egos for the Minor League Baseball initiative. Ranging from the “Mariachis de Nuevo México” (Albuquerque Isotopes) to the “Cascabeles de Wisconsin” (Wisconsin Timber Rattlers), teams are once again taking a unique approach with their alternate branding. […]
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, as updated for 2019. (more…)
The emerging trend of legalized sports betting concerns Minor League Baseball president Pat O’Conner, who fears it could have an adverse effect on the game. (more…)
Minor League Baseball has announced a new multi-year partnership with Peerless-AV, which is now the Official Digital Display Partner of MiLB. As part of the agreement, Peerless-AV will be integrated into MiLB’s existing partnerships with Allegiant Air and ISM Connect to establish it as MiLB’s exclusive provider of screen technologies. (more…)
Minor League Baseball has joined the Association of National Advertisers’ (ANA) Alliance for Inclusive & Multicultural Marketing (AIMM), making it the first sports property to participate in the multicultural marketing initiative. (more…)
College baseball is back, and its early-season action is extending to several Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball facilities. Starting this month and continuing over the coming weeks, fans can look forward to plenty of high-profile college baseball events at MLB and MiLB ballparks. (more…)
Minor League Baseball has announced details on its 2019 Copa de la Diversión (Fun Cup) schedule, featuring a 397-game slate that kicks off in April. Following a successful 2018 campaign when Copa-participating teams connected with their Latinx communities, this year’s participating clubs will look to continue that momentum. (more…)
In honor of the official treat of Maine, the Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) will play as the Maine Whoopie Pies on June 21. The Whoopie Pies will host the Reading Fightin Phils at Hadlock Field that evening, with first pitch at 7:00. (more…)
As a tribute to a memorable scene in Bull Durham, the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International Leageue) will play as the Durham Lollygaggers on June 14. (more…)
Some more details on the network of smart displays planned for 25 Minor League Baseball ballparks by ISM Connect, as the Allegiant Airline Network launches in 2019. (more…)
Wilmington Sharks (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) owners are pitching up to $3.5 million in improvements to Buck Hardee Field, a move they say will keep the Sharks in town — and potentially land a Minor League Baseball team. (more…)
With spring training right around the corner, several Minor League Baseball teams are preparing to debut new identities for 2019. Those teams have rebranded over the offseason and will be embracing a new moniker this season. (more…)
