Say goodbye to the Snappers nickname, as Beloit’s Midwest League team announced that it will be dropping the moniker for 2021 and beyond, with a fan vote to select the new name beginning next week. (more…)
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New Flying Squirrels ballpark tied to VCU development
The wheels of progress turn slowly: the fate of a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark is increasingly tied to Virginia Commonwealth University coming through with a VCU Athletics Village along the Hermitage Road corridor. (more…)
Work proceeds on UPMC Park renovations
COVID-19 has forced plenty of schedule changes to UPMC Park upgrades this year, but work is scheduled to be completed at the home of the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) before the end of the year. (more…)
Werner Park naming rights extended through 2030
The Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and local logistics firm Werner Enterprises announced an extension of the Werner Park naming-rights agreement through the 2030 season. (more…)
All nine WooSox jerseys unveiled
Another step in the development of the Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) for a 2021 debut: the team released its nine–yes, count ’em, nine–jerseys and seven caps. (more…)
Landmark at Polar Park construction: topping-off ceremony
Construction on Polar Park, set to open in 2021 as the home of the Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), hit a major milestone last night when the team and the city of Worcester held the traditional topping-off ceremony. (more…)
Save Snappy! Name-the-team contest continues in Beloit
Though a call for a new team name has led to hundreds of submissions to Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) management, a branding change might not matter as much as the message sent: there’s a new game in town. (more…)
Should the Snappers name stay or go? Team asks for input
With construction of a new downtown ballpark underway, the management of the Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) is asking if the Snappers name should stay or if it should be updated as part of the team’s 2021 makeover. (more…)
In turbulent times, Spokane Indians chart steady course
As MLB teams like the Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves reevaluate team branding in the wake of heightened racial awareness, the Spokane Indians (Short Season A; Northwest League) are reaping the benefits of over a decade of engagement with the local Spokane Tribe. (more…)
2019 MiLB retail sales reach record $85.7 million
Another record year in 2019 for Minor League Baseball retail sales, as newcomers like the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, Amarillo Sod Poodles and Las Vegas Aviators boosted the bottom line and joined the list of top-25 teams. (more…)
Calfee Park, Gesa Stadium snare Best of the Ballparks 2020 honors
Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park (Pulaski Yankees) and Gesa Stadium (Tri-City Dust Devils) are your winners of the 2020 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for Rookie and Short Season A competitions, respectively. (more…)
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark snares Best of the Ballparks 2020 Triple-A honors
It was Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark over Riverfront Stadium in the final round of the Best of the Ballparks 2020 vote, as fans chose the home of the Oklahoma City Dodgers (Pacific Coast League) as their favorite Triple-A facility. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB SSA finals: NWL vs. NYP
It’s Gesa Stadium vs. BB&T Ballpark at Bowman Field in the finals of the Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Short Season A finals, with both SSA leagues represented. So vote! (more…)