The timing’s a little odd, but what the heck: Jason Badell is the new general manager of the Orem Owlz (rookie; Pioneer League). Badell will be assuming the duties of current General Manager Aaron Wells, who is leaving the Owlz after accepting a professorship at Brigham Young University. Badell has been spent the last […]
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Biscuits: Unquestionably a financial home run
It’s been seven seasons since the Montgomery Biscuits set up shop at Riverwalk Stadium, and in that time the team and ballpark have made a significant economy impact in the Alabama city. In fact, the team has paid far more in lease payments than anyone anticipated. We’re guessing all sides went in with conservative estimates, […]
Power, Pirates extend PDC
Andy Milovich, Executive Vice President of West Virginia Baseball, LLC., announced today that the West Virginia Power will extend the Player Development Contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates through 2014. “Prior to last season we made the change in affiliation and joined the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league organization. We were very excited about the new affiliation […]
Connecticut Tigers off to decent start at Dodd Stadium
The crowds probably aren’t as large as team officials want, but the first games at Norwich’s Dodd Stadium for the Connecticut Tigers have been encouraging. After eight home games at Norwich’s Dodd Stadium, officials with the Connecticut Tigers (short season; NY-Penn League) say they’re pleased with attendance and think they have a solid foundation for […]
Coca-Cola exec: buying IronPigs naming rights best move we ever made
You don't often find business executive so effusive about spending money, but a local exec says the decision to buy naming rights to Coca-Cola Park, the home of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, was the best investment they ever made. You don't often find business executive so effusive about spending money, but a local exec says […]
Gunshots at ballpark halt Mexican League game
A Mexican League game between the Reynosa Broncos and the Monterrey Sultans was shut down Sunday after shots rang through the ballpark. A Mexican League game between the Reynosa Broncos and the Monterrey Sultans was shut down Sunday after shots rang through the ballpark. From the BBC: Witnesses said the baseball players ran for cover […]
‘Cats set attendance record
The Tri-City ValleyCats set a franchise record for attendance, as over 7,000 fans packed Joe Bruno Stadium tonight. The Tri-City ValleyCats (short season; NY-Penn League) set a franchise record for attendance, as over 7,000 fans packed Joe Bruno Stadium today. In fact, the final tally was 7,005 for "Time Warner Cable Customer Appreciation Night" at […]
Attendance at MiLB games up almost a million this season
Attendance at Minor League Baseball games is up over 940,000 over last season through the end of June.Minor League Baseball clubs attracted nearly 7.9 million fans last month, raising the industry’s season total to 21,453,678 through June. This season’s total figure represents an increase of 943,704 fans over last year’s total, entering July. “Minor League […]
GreenJackets GM: Time to move forward on new ballpark
Augusta GreenJackets GM Nick Brown says Lake Olmstead Stadium is incapable of serving the team's needs in the future. Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) GM Nick Brown says Lake Olmstead Stadium is incapable of serving the team's needs in the future. In an interview with the local newspaper, Brown lays the case for […]
Indians add new outfield display to Victory Field
The Indianapolis Indians have added an extra dimension to the gameday experience at Victory Field this year in the form of a LED (light emitting diode) video display incorporated into the left-field outfield fence, provided by Daktronics.The Indianapolis Indians have added an extra dimension to the gameday experience at Victory Field this year in the […]
MiLB teams to honor vets this weekend with special caps
More than 70 Minor League Baseball clubs, including all 30 Triple-A affiliates, will be participating in the “Stars & Stripes” cap program throughout the upcoming Independence Day holiday weekend. More than 70 Minor League Baseball clubs, including all 30 Triple-A affiliates, will be participating in the “Stars & Stripes” cap program throughout the upcoming Independence […]
Isotopes announce 2010 Hall of Fame inductees
The Albuquerque Isotopes will enshrine four deserving members into its Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame.The Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will enshrine four deserving members into its Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame, as former Dukes outfielder Joe Simpson, infielder Jack Perconte, General Manager Charlie Blaney, and broadcaster Mike Roberts comprise the […]
Curve set to welcome four-millionth fan tonight
The Altoona Curve are set to welcome the four-millionth fan to walk through the turnstiles at Blair County Ballpark in team history.The Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) are set to welcome the four-millionth fan to walk through the turnstiles at Blair County Ballpark in team history, in the team's 12th season at Double-A. “This […]