In light of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, many teams around baseball are having to make scheduling adjustments. At the same time, many are also stepping up to assist in the ongoing recovery efforts. (more…)
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Promotions Watch: August/September Highlights
The Minor League Baseball season is approaching its final days, but that does not mean that teams are slowing it down on the promotional front. (more…)
Williamsport Gets Ready for the Big Stage
Those who have attended a Williamsport Croscutters (Short Season A; New-York Penn League) game at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field this season have been in for a unique experience — one that will be shared nationally when the ballpark hosts the MLB Little League Classic Sunday. (more…)
Total Eclipse: Ballparks Prepare to Blackout
It’s time to bring out those viewing glasses and gather the family because for the first time since 1918, a total solar eclipse will turn the skies dark for a few minutes on August 21. Professional baseball teams across the country are jumping on this trend and preparing for their ballpark blackouts with unique events […]
Lakewood BlueClaws Name Joe Ricciutti New President and GM
The makeover of the Lakewood BlueClaws (Low A; Sally League) continues. Just weeks after announcing a change in ownership, the BlueClaws have appointed a new president and general manager, naming experienced executive Joe Ricciutti to the post. (more…)
Aberdeen IronBirds / Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium
Upon its opening for the Aberdeen IronBirds in 2002, Ripken Stadium represented the latest in the wave of new ballparks debuting for the New York-Penn League. Backed by the recently-retired Cal Ripken Jr, the ballpark was touted as a state-of-the-art facility that would anchor a development that included an adjacent youth baseball complex. (more…)
Down East Wood Ducks / Grainger Stadium
Over the years, Grainger Stadium has retained its status as a classic ballpark while simultaneously offering a comfortable experience for today’s fans. This trait has been evident over its history, and is as apparent as ever after the arrival of the Down East Wood Ducks (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Buies Creek Astros / Jim Perry Stadium
In a few years, the current Buies Creek Astros (High A; Carolina League) will exist in a much different form. The franchise is currently awaiting the completion of a new downtown Fayetteville ballpark, where it is expected to begin play in 2019 under a new name that reflects their change in surroundings. (more…)
Fresno Prepares to Throw Down–Taco Style
‘Twas the week of Taco Truck Throwdown 7 and all down the street, places were prepared for fans to grab tacos and eat. Plans were put together with great care in hopes that hungry people would soon be there. (more…)
McCoy Stadium at 75
The murals that adorn the concourse at McCoy Stadium, home of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), tell a rich history of professional baseball in New England. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Oriole Park
The history of Oriole Park in Baltimore is often associated with its demise. On July 4, 1944, an early-morning fire began near the third-base grandstand and ultimately set much of the facility ablaze. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Short Season Theme Nights
We are now at the point in the calendar where Minor League Baseball’s short season teams are getting underway. While it means the return of baseball in some cities, it also allows fans to look forward to more promotions. In this edition of Promotions Watch, we look at some of the notable theme nights taking […]
Craft Beer and Baseball: The Trend Continues
Thanks to some developments that have unfolded in 2017, it seems that the bond between beer and baseball is only getting stronger. From the summer collegiate ranks to the majors, there have been some notable additions to the baseball and beer landscape, ensuring that one of the sport’s most apparent trends continues. (more…)