A new suitor for the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) has emerged, as Spotsylvania County (Va.) is pitching a $33-million ballpark for the team, subject to negotiations. (more…)
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B-Mets, Main Street Baseball headed to mediation
After a U.S. District Court judge indefinitely barred the sale of the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) to anyone but Main Street Baseball and Clark Minker, the two sides will meet before a federal mediator to settle their differences. (more…)
Mudcats scrap series; players to receive more care
A bus accident injuring seven Carolina Mudcats (High Class A; Carolina League) players is causing the cancellation of games today and tomorrow, as the team bus driver has been cited for driving too fast under the conditions. (more…)
Smokies set two attendance marks in one day
Nice day when you can set two attendance marks in a doubleheader, as the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) set marks for single-game and single-day attendance at Smokies Park. (more…)
Options abound for Pawtucket Red Sox
If Rhode Island lawmakers can’t reach agreement with the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) on a new ballpark, owners should have an abundance of options in Massachusetts if a move is deemed the best option. (more…)
Mudcats bus crashes; seven players injured
Seven Carolina Mudcats (High Class A; Carolina League) players and a team trainer were injured after a team bus traveling to Myrtle Beach flipped onto its side in Columbus County (N.C.) early this morning. (more…)
Biloxi Shuckers set June 6 MGM Park opening
We have a tentative opening date for MGM Park, new home of the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League), as the team will be selling tickets to a June 6 game against the Mobile BayBears at 7:10 p.m. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Pink at the Park Nights
Over this past weekend, many teams around baseball celebrated Mother’s Day with Pink at the Park promotions. While pink bats were among the ways Major League Baseball and its 30 teams raised awareness for the fight against breast cancer, clubs around Minor League Baseball incorporated pink jerseys in to their promotions. In this week’s Promotions […]
Frisco RoughRiders set attendance mark
No need to count walk-up sales at Dr Pepper Ballpark on Friday night, as the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) set a new single-game attendance record after completely selling out in advance of game day. (more…)
Upgrading Nat Bailey Stadium for 2015
With the Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League) prepping for the 2015 season, it’s time to review what changes team ownership have in store for fans at Nat Bailey Stadium. (more…)
Biloxi ballpark on path for June opening
With turf going down today and ballpark seats installed, MGM Park, the new home of the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League), is on schedule to be ready for occupancy June 1. (more…)
RoughRiders presell every ducat for tonight
It’s a little surprising this hasn’t happened before: for the first time in franchise history the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) have sold out a game in advance of game day, as tonight’s match against the San Antonio Missions is completely booked. (more…)
Pensacola Blue Wahoos: 1M fans strong
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) are approaching a big milestone, with the one millionth fan at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium expected to enter the turnstiles tonight. (more…)