Worcester, MA officials voted on Tuesday to pass a resolution to support efforts to land the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), a vote that comes as the team considers its ballpark options. (more…)
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Spinners Partner with MCC for Scholarship and Internship Opportunity
The Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are now partnering with Middlesex Community College (MCC) to create a new scholarship and internship opportunity to support MCC students. (more…)
State College Spikes to Host 2018 NYPL All-Star Game
The State College Spikes are set to host the 2018 NY-Penn League All-Star Game at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, as the game returns to State College for the first time since 2009. (more…)
Lakewood BlueClaws Name Joe Ricciutti New President and GM
The makeover of the Lakewood BlueClaws (Low A; Sally League) continues. Just weeks after announcing a change in ownership, the BlueClaws have appointed a new president and general manager, naming experienced executive Joe Ricciutti to the post. (more…)
51s Still Optimistic on Ballpark Search
While they are still engaged in a long process, the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are expressing optimism that they can secure a new ballpark. (more…)
Durham Bulls Welcome 10-Millionth Fan in Triple-A History
Another milestone to report, as the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) welcomed the 10-millionth fan in the franchise’s Triple-A history before Saturday’s game at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. (more…)
Elizabethton Commits $1.5M to Joe O’Brien Field Upgrades
The Elizabethton City Council approved $1.5 million in spending on Joe O’Brien Field upgrades, as the city works to retain the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League). (more…)
Barons Welcome 2-Millionth Fan to Regions Field
The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) reached a milestone last night, welcoming the two-millionth fan to Regions Field in its fifth year of existence. (more…)
Aberdeen IronBirds / Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium
Upon its opening for the Aberdeen IronBirds in 2002, Ripken Stadium represented the latest in the wave of new ballparks debuting for the New York-Penn League. Backed by the recently-retired Cal Ripken Jr, the ballpark was touted as a state-of-the-art facility that would anchor a development that included an adjacent youth baseball complex. (more…)
Kansas City Royals to Make Werner Park Debut
The Kansas City Royals will make their first Werner Park appearance on March 26, 2018, when the MLB team takes on their Triple-A affiliate, the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Another MiLB/USL Marriage in Works in Memphis?
No secret that the United Soccer League has made a play for expansion teams owned by MiLB owners, and another may be in the works, as the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) may be looking at a Memphis USL team playing out of 2019 at AutoZone Park. (more…)
New York-Penn League Unveils 2017 Hall of Fame Class
In advance of its upcoming induction ceremony, the New York-Penn League has unveiled its Hall of Fame Class of 2017. (more…)
Worcester Mayor: Let’s Make Play for PawSox
Though there’s no money involved — yet — Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty want his city to make a concerted play for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), as the team looks for a potential new home. (more…)