A new downtown ballpark may be in the cards for the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League), as city officials debate the pros and cons during a planning retreat today. It’s no secret downtown Kannapolis could use a boost, and some city officials say a new Intimidators ballpark could substantially increase foot traffic and […]
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New Columbia ballpark receives initial city approval
A new Columbia (S.C.) ballpark won initial approval from the City Council on first reading on a 4-3 margin, with a final vote scheduled for March 18. That the vote was close was not a surpise; opposition to the project had been gaining some momentum in recent day. The financing plan: Hardball Capital, led by […]
Barons unveil two new alt caps
A fashion note for tonight: the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) unveiled two new caps for the 2014 season. Joining the traditional black Barons cap emblazoned with the classic Old English B logo will be a new alternate in-game cap and New Era’s new Diamond Era batting practice cap. The new alternate cap will […]
Columbia ballpark proposal up for vote today
A proposal for a new Columbia (S.C.) ballpark for a team owned by Hardball Capital’s Jason Freier is up for a vote today by the City Council, as the veteran MiLB operator ups his financial commitment to the project. What’s new: Hardball Capital would pay the city up to $516,000 annually if the proposed Bull […]
Perdue Stadium upgrades recommended
A consultant for the Maryland Stadium Authority has recommended $5.7 million in upgrades to Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, home of the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low Class A; Sally League). The report recommends changes to bring the ballpark up to modern standards, including the installation of a new scoreboard, new field and drainage system, a new wraparound […]
Fredericksburg ballpark financing plan passes Virginia House
The Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill allowing Fredericksburg to recapture sales tax to help pay for a new Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark. The Virginia Senate already passed the bill, and Gov. Terry McAuliffe is expected to sign it. From Frederickburg.com: The “clawback” allows the locality to get 3.5 percentage […]
Isotopes add high-def videoboard for 2014
Big change this season at Isotopes Park, home of the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League): a new high-definition LED videoboard will be installed in time for Opening Night on April 11. The HD10-mm pixel pitch videoboard will be the largest HD10 LED display in Minor League Baseball, according to team officials. The board […]
Flying Squirrels ballpark plan advances
The Richmond City Council voted 6-3 tonight to advance a controversial Shockoe Bottom plan for a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark and other development for further negotiations. The vote came after a long night of testimony, featuring those who argue the ballpark plan, coupled with associated economic development both in Shockoe […]
Bisons add new sound system, videoboards to Coca-Cola Field
Some big changes to note at Coca-Cola Field, as the Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League) are adding a 120-speaker distributed sound system and a pair of 50-foot full-video LED message boards on the ballpark’s club-level façade for 2014. The two projects combined represent a half-million dollar investment. The new state-of-the-art Distributed Sound System was […]
Erie SeaWolves mark 20 years with new looks
The Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) are marking 20 years of history with a commemorative logo, a new alternate uniform and a series of 20 Seasons promotions. The season-long initiative will celebrate the fans, players and memories made since the SeaWolves debuted in 1995. ”We are excited to celebrate the 20th season of SeaWolves […]
IronPigs go whole hog behind Smell the Bacon look for 2014
Doubling down on the bacon, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) unveiled a series of bold new alt uniforms, scratch-and-sniff tees, and caps — focusing on bacon, bacon, bacon. The IronPigs primary logo and home uniform, which have been among the most popular and best-selling in Minor League Baseball since debuting, remain unchanged. […]
Opponents: Richmond ballpark would be built on slave-trading site
Opponents of a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark say the proposed site did indeed host slave trading and are calling on the City Council and Mayor Dwight Jones to scrap the project. A letter from local activists, along with accompanying documentation, comes as the City Council will consider a first step […]
Dragons tackle suite upgrades for 2014
Luxury suites at Fifth Third Field are being overhauled by the Dayton Dragons (Low Class A; Midwest Leage) this offseason. The design process began in November and the renovation is expected to be completed by late-March. Fifth Third Field suites are being completely refurbished with new furniture, cabinetry, countertops, flooring including carpeting and ceramic tile, […]