Over the past several years, the Mega Candy Drop has become a promotional staple across MiLB. The prospect of hundreds, or even thousands, of kids sprinting onto the field for a free treat is one thing, but there is something about seeing candy fall out of helicopter that makes it all the more unique. (more…)
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Fan index: MiLB still a great bargain
Anyone with a family knows a night out isn’t cheap these days, but Minor League Baseball remains a great bargain for a family of four, costing on average $64.18 across the board. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Low A, 2nd round
It was the only first-day Best of the Ballparks voting with no upsets, so the Low-A polling moves to a second round of 16 — and we want to hear from you. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: High A, 2nd round
The first round of voting at High-A for the Best of the Ballparks is done and, after several upsets, the new brackets are up for the round of 16 — featuring some fascinating matchups. So we want to hear from you! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Double-A, 2nd round
The first round of voting at Double-A for the Best of the Ballparks is done, and we’re down to the round of 16 after some interesting upsets, setting the stage for a second round of voting. We want to hear from you! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Triple-A, 2nd round
The first round of voting at Triple-A for the Best of the Ballparks is done, and we’re down to the round of 16 — and there are some fascinating matchups. So we want to hear from you! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Low A, first round
Our search for the Best of the Ballparks continues this afternoon with voting for the best Low Class A facilities in the Midwest and South Atlantic Leagues — and we want to know what you think. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: High A, first round
We’ve received thousands of votes already in our Best of the Ballparks voting, and we expect even more with today’s first round of High Class A ballpark competition, comprising the Carolina, Florida State and California leagues. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Double-A, first round
We are absolutely blown away by the public reception to voting for the Best of the Ballparks, so we can’t wait to see what people register as their favorites for the best Double-A ballparks in the Eastern, Texas and Southern Leagues. The voting is now open! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Triple-A, first round
Everyone has a favorite ballpark, and most folks aren’t shy about expressing those opinions. We are elevating those passions to a whole new level with a Best of the Ballparks contest, and we need your input on the best ballparks in baseball at the MLB, MiLB, summer collegiate, indy and spring-training levels. (more…)
Will fan injury cause MLB/MiLB policy changes?
A woman struck by a shattered baseball bat at Fenway Park remains in serious condition as the issue of how much protection MLB teams should offer fans rises to a national level once again. (more…)
MiLB: $60.3M in licensed merchandise sales in 2014
Last year was a record one for Minor League Baseball, recording than $60.3 million in licensed retail sales for all 160 teams, as MiLB also releases a list of the Top 25 teams in merchandise sales. (more…)
O’Conner takes over MiLB Enterprises after Hand departs
A change in leadership for Minor League Baseball Enterprises: Michael Hand departs to pursue other interests, with MiLB President/CEO Pat O’Conner assuming his role as president of the sport’s sponsorship branch. (more…)