Kirsten Karbach volunteered at her college radio station in Florida. Emma Tiedemann’s grandfather handed her his headset at a college basketball game in Texas. Melanie Newman pursued photojournalism in Alabama. And Suzie Cool juggled six jobs in Pennsylvania. (more…)
To say there’s a deep pool of talent in Minor League Baseball and independent-baseball broadcasting circles is an understatement. Today we continue our year-end review with a look at some notable broadcasters who carry on the proud tradition of baseball from the booth. (more…)
Minor League Baseball is entering its offseason. While the action at the ballpark will cease for a few months, there will be plenty of storylines to follow between now and next season. We discuss those potential developments in our MiLB offseason preview. (more…)
Bush Stadium was the backdrop for plenty of baseball history during its long and storied tenure as home to the Indianapolis Indians. Its post-baseball years have also been unique, as it was converted for another purpose before falling into a state of disrepair and then being revived. (more…)
Mixed-use developments are a current trend in sports, with many teams developing unique areas around their ballparks and stadiums that include restaurants, hotels, and shopping and entertainment districts. (more…)
The Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) have garnered headlines over the years for various ballpark projects, from the Choctaw Lazy River to the Bull Moose Saloon. Now, another idea is making waves. (more…)
There are months remaining in the 2018 baseball season, but changes for the 2019 campaign are already taking shape. A handful of teams have already announced plans to rebrand effective 2019, providing some intrigue about the new names that could be introduced in the coming months. (more…)
Baseball is just getting underway in many markets, as the Minor League Baseball short season leagues are getting their 2018 campaigns started. (more…)
In the 30 years since it was released, Bull Durham has cemented its place among the most recognizable and beloved baseball movies. (more…)
The last few seasons have yielded successful promotions that were the result of a collaboration of multiple Minor League Baseball teams. That trend is continuing with some unique cross-team promos in 2018, with the highlights from this season noted in the latest edition of Promotions Watch. (more…)
The story of the Dayton Dragons (Low A; Midwest League) is one that has unfolded for nearly 20 years. Since its launch in 2000, the club has sold out every home game it has played and has been credited with running a strong operation at Fifth Third Field. Now in their 19th season, the Dragons […]
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….you know the rest. Eleven seasons ago and in two ballparks in different parts of the country, the idea for Star Wars nights began to take shape. (more…)
Throughout professional baseball, there has been an influx of new ballparks over the last few decades. The result is a wide mix of modern facilities from Major League Baseball down to the affiliated Rookie ranks, providing up-to-date amenities for fans and players alike. (more…)
