For one game, Drillers Stadium is officially changing names. On Friday, April 17, the home of the Tulsa Drillers is being renamed Grillers Stadium as part of a KFC promotionFor one game, Drillers Stadium is officially changing names. On Friday, April 17, the home of the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) is being renamed […]
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Aces hope to establish new baseball tradition in Reno
Baseball hasn’t exactly been a smash in Reno for a long time. but the Reno Aces are hoping to change that.Baseball hasn’t exactly been a smash in Reno for a long time. but the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are hoping to change that with a new ballpark and a new attitude. It […]
Recreation Ballpark renovations a hit with fans
The Visalia Rawhide unveiled the improvements to Recreation Ballpark during an open house this weekend, and the fans were thrilled.The Visalia Rawhide unveiled the improvements to Recreation Ballpark during an open house this weekend, and the fans were thrilled. Opening day is Thursday. It’s been a long process for Rawhide owner Tom Seidler, whose years […]
Ripken, Stone Crabs draw over 7,000 in Port Charlotte
A crowd of 7,116 fans was on hand to see Cal Ripken Jr. introduce his newest team, the Charlotte Stone Crabs. A capacity crowd of 7,116 fans was on hand last night at Charlotte County Sports Park to see Cal Ripken Jr. introduce his newest team, the Charlotte Stone Crabs (High Class A; Florida State […]
Salem Red Sox out to great start after Opening Day sellout
The former Salem Avalanche excited a crowd of 5,287 with an extra-inning loss.It looks like the Salem Avalanche made a successful debut as part of Red Sox Nation, with a sellout crowd on hand at Salem Memorial Ballpark to see the Salem Red Sox (High Class A; Caroline League) in action. And a large part of […]
New for 2009: Metro Bank Park
The holder of naming rights for the home of the Harrisburg Senators is changing its name; so, too, will the ballpark name.The holder of naming rights for the home of the Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) is changing its name; so, too, will the ballpark name. Commerce Bank Park will become Metro Bank Park, […]
Stockton Ports unveil new alt logos, uniforms
The new alternative look for the team is based on various marks of parent Oakland, including a riff on the famous white elephant.The Stockton Ports (High Class A; California League) unveiled several brand enhancements, including the championship logo, alternate logos, and a new batting practice jersey, last night. The Ports will utilize these new marks […]
Averill, Demaree highlight ’09 Pacific Coast League HOF class
Earl Averill, Frank Demaree and Johnny Moore are this year’s inductees into the 2009 Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame.National Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Earl Averill headlines the 2009 Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame class announced today by the League. Frank Demaree and Johnny Moore, two of the circuit’s greatest hitters are also being recognized […]
Defenders transfer scheduled for April 24
The sale of the Connecticut Defenders to a Richmond-based group is scheduled to close on April 24.The sale of the Connecticut Defenders (Class AA; Eastern League) to a Richmond, Virginia group is now scheduled to close on April 24, as MiLB and MLB bodies have signed off on the deal. Keep in mind those bodies […]
Cylones plow fertile ground with pregnancy promo
It’s not exactly a timely promotion, but the Brooklyn Cyclones have put together a pretty noteworthy schedule for their first Bellies & Baseball: A Salute to Pregnancy night.Want free season tickets for life to Brooklyn Cyclones (short season; NY-Penn League)? Then you should have been planning ahead around the end of October. The Cyclones are […]
Isotopes present big rent check to Albuquerque
In what has become annual spring tradition, Albuquerque Isotopes President Ken Young handed over a check to the City of Albuquerque and Mayor Martin Chavez for nearly $2 million at a press conference held at city-owned Isotopes Park.In what has become annual spring tradition, Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) President Ken Young handed […]
With Larry Miller gone, Greg Miller becomes #1 Bees fan
It’s been an eventful offseason for the Salt Lake Bees: former owner Larry Miller passed away, and the team successfully sold naming rights to its ballpark. Despite all the changes, Greg Miller is still committed to bringing family entertainment to the ballpark.It’s been an eventful offseason for the Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA; Pacific Coast […]
Remembering Westgate Park
The former home of the minor-league San Diego Padres was one of the nicest ballparks in the minors when it opened in 1957.When it opened in 1957, Westgate Park was hailed as one of the nicest facilities in the minors, a 8,268-seat privately financed facility that featured covered, theater-style seating and extensive concession facilities that […]