Regions Park, the home of the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League), will host the world premiere for ESPN Films’ Jordan Rides the Bus on Sunday, August 22 following the Barons game against the Huntsville Stars. The Ron Shelton documentary is a part of ESPN Films’ film series 30 for 30 and will debut on […]
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Mock leaves Suns
Ryan Mock, the Voice of the Hagerstown Suns since 2007, is moving on. Ryan Mock, the Voice of the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League), is hanging up the headset to pursue a master’s degree at the University of Washington. Mock has his sights set on attaining a Peace Corps Masters International MBA […]
Floodwaters hit Quad Cities; ballpark is just dandy
Flooding has hit downtown Davenport, and in that past that would have meant a halt to games at Modern Woodmen Park. But as in past years, renovations to the ballpark cut down the flood threat — and even though the parking lots are filled with water, the game will go on. As in past years, […]
Biscuits set to welcome 2-million fan tonight
The Montgomery Biscuits will reach a significant milestone in team history: the 2-millionth fan to attend a Biscuits game will be feted tonight. Tonight the Montgomery Biscuits (Class AA; Southern League) will welcome the two-millionth fan to walk through the Riverwalk Stadium gates. The lucky fan will be showered with confetti and balloons, and will […]
Promotions Watch: Thunder to offer sick note to next week’s matinee
Recognizing that the cure for the summer blahs is a day at the ballpark, the Trenton Thunder are offering fans showing up for next week’s matinee an official excused absence from work. Whether your boss accepts the “official” note is up to them, of course. Fans attending the noon Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) […]
Express offers concessions via smartphone
Tired of long lines at ballpark concessions stands? The Round Rock Express are instituting a Bypass Lane at the Dell Diamond so fans can order items on their smartphones and skip the lines. Ryan-Sanders Baseball and the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) announced the introduction of the Bypass Lane at the Dell […]
Mystery groups still pursuing Bevos for El Paso
Two mystery groups are still looking at buying the Portland Beavers and moving the team to El Paso, but ballpark issues will probably prevent the move of the PCL team to Texas — at least the way things stand right now. As first reported on Ballpark Digest, two groups are exploring a possible purchase of […]
Panama City making play for minor-league ball
Reps from the city on Florida’s panhandle have reached out to the ownership of Huntsville Stars about a new ballpark in the rapidly growing municipality. Reps from Panama City, located on Florida’s panhandle, have reached out to the ownership of Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) about a new ballpark in the rapidly growing municipality. […]
Promotions Watch: Spinners set bubble-wrap-popping mark
The habit we find so annoying in youngsters was turned into a world record by the Lowell Spinners, as over 3,600 fans popped bubble wrap simultaneously. That sort of low-cost promotion, apparently, will land you in the Guinness Book of World Records. Brilliant! As fans entered the park every fan received a 1-foot-by-1-foot sheet of […]
Drillers, Rockies extend PDC
The Tulsa Drillers and the Colorado Rockies are extended their player-development deal through 2014. “The Drillers are extremely pleased to be able to continue our affiliation with the Colorado Rockies,” said Drillers President Chuck Lamson. “We joined their organization at the right time in terms of their focus on player development, and we have seen […]
Greenville Municipal Stadium to be renovated
Greenville Municipal Stadium, the former home of the Greenville Braves, will be renovated and serve as the centerpiece of a new regional park. Greenville Municipal Stadium, the former home of the Greenville Braves (Class AA; Southern League), will be renovated and serve as the centerpiece of a new regional park. The $4 million project will […]
Kannapolis, White Sox extend PDC
The Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League) have extended their player development contract with the Chicago White Sox and will remain their Single-A affiliate through at least the 2014 season. The White Sox and Intimidators have been together since the 2001 season when the affiliation switched from the Philadelphia Phillies. “We are so excited […]
Tennessee, Jacksonville awarded SL All-Star Games
The Tennessee Smokies have been awarded the 2012 Southern League All-Star Game, announced today by the Southern League of Professional Baseball. Voted upon by the Southern League Board of Directors, the 2012 Game will be played at Smokies Park. It will mark the third time the event has been at Smokies Park; the Smokies also […]