With spring training in its early stages, there is finally some baseball action underway. For many Minor League Baseball fans, however, the wait continues for a few more weeks, unless they happen to be near a ballpark that is hosting college baseball action. In this edition of Promotions Watch, we look at some upcoming college […]
In an amended complaint against the City of Hartford, former Dunkin’ Donuts Park developers Centerplan Cos. and DoNo, LLC are asking for at least $90 million in damages. (more…)
The Auburn City Council is set to take a closer look at how the Auburn Doubledays (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will be run for the upcoming season. (more…)
The Memphis Rebirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have unveiled plans for a new Team Store at AutoZone Park. This announcement comes just weeks after the Redbirds revealed new logos and uniforms for the 2017 season. (more…)
There is some news on broadcast agreements to pass along from the Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) and the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)
A change is on tap at Regions Field, as the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) have unveiled The SwitchYard on 14th. Set to be located in the space under the Birmingham sign along 14th Street, the family-friendly food, beverage, and outdoor game venue will debut this spring. (more…)
An attorney has criticized the property acquisition offers from developer Alex Bok, who is attempting to secure land for a proposed Malden ballpark. (more…)
The El Paso Diablos moniker will once again be associated with Minor League Baseball, as the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have announced Diablos Days Wednesdays. The recurring promotion will feature the Chihuahuas donning uniforms that are modeled after those worn by the El Paso Diablos (Class AA; Texas League) in 1987. (more…)
The Kannapolis City Council approved the design of a new downtown ballpark for the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League), with a final decision on $37 million in funding set for later this spring. (more…)
Minor League Baseball and Crayola will continue their partnership during the 2017 season, as they have announced the Crayola All-Star Experience Sweepstakes. (more…)
Runner-Up Night, one of last season’s most notable MiLB promotions, returns to Dr Pepper Ballpark as the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) use last night’s Academy Award snafu as a platform for a repeat in 2017. (more…)
The Prince William Board of Supervisors is set to hear a proposal for a new $31-million Potomac Nationals ballpark at their next scheduled meeting on March 7, with the team set to present a revised letter of intent. (more…)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reportedly investigating financial issues surrounding public financing of the construction of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
