The new season at Hank Aaron Stadium will include new amenities, as the Mobile BayBears are set to debut some upgrades. (more…)
Archive | Minor-League Baseball
Downtown Ballpark Proposed for Legends
A recently-submitted development plan for downtown Lexington includes a proposed ballpark for the Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Pelicans, Cyclones Announce Pizza Promotion
On August 4, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) and the Brooklyn Cyclones (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will look to settle a contentious debate over pizza. It will be up to the teams to determine which city–Chicago or New York–offers the better slices. (more…)
Tortugas to Honor Jackie Robinson on April 15
The Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) have announced that they will wear a commemorative jersey as part of Jackie Robinson Night on April 15. The team made the announcement on March 17, the 71st anniversary of when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier by playing in his first integrated game in Daytona Beach. (more…)
Blue Wahoos Installing New Videoboard
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) have announced plans to install a new videoboard for the 2017 season. The project is the result of a collaboration between the Blue Wahoos, the Community Maritime Park Associates (CMPA), and the the University of West Florida (UWF). (more…)
Lookouts to Install New LED Videoboard
The Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) have announced plans to install a new videoboard at AT&T Field for the upcoming season. At 34’9 wide across by 16’9 high this 15mm pixel display will be nearly three times as large as the existing 16’ wide x 12’ high board. (more…)
Charlotte Knights to Become Pitmasters
As part of a special promotion on July 15, the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) will become the Charlotte Pitmasters. The promotion includes a specialty logo and uniform. (more…)
Lansing Lugnuts Unveil New Caps
The Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League) have unveiled caps for the upcoming season. The hats are part of a set of new uniforms that the team will wear for the 2017 campaign. (more…)
O’Conner: Momentum Behind New Beloit Ballpark
With the 2020 Professional Baseball Agreement (PBA) negotiations on the horizon, Minor League Baseball President/CEO Pat O’Conner says there’s “momentum” behind a new ballpark for the Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Flying Squirrels Unveil New Marquee at The Diamond
The Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) are adding a new marquee at The Diamond. Plans for the marquee were announced by the Flying Squirrels, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Elephant Insurance on Tuesday. (more…)
Fayetteville Releases Ballpark Development Terms
Officials in Fayetteville have disclosed terms for a master development agreement that, if approved, would map out plans for the amenities surrounding the city’s future ballpark. (more…)
Grasshoppers, Chiefs Place Wager on Promotions
The Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) and the Syracuse Chiefs (Class AAA; International League) have revealed a wager on their competing Jim Boeheim-related promotions. (more…)
SeaWolves Unveil Alternative Facts Night
We live in the era of #alternativefacts, apparently, and the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) are ready to seize upon those differing viewpoints on Alternative Facts Night on Friday, August 25 at UPMC Park when they host the Akron Yellow Bath Toys. (more…)