The Binghamton Rumble Poines (Class AA; Eastern League) have announced a series of upgrades to NYSEG Stadium. Costing $2.5 million, the upgrades will take place before next season and aim to enhance both the fan and player amenities at the facility. (more…)
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RiverDogs Receive Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award
Minor League Baseball has awarded the inaugural Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award to the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League). The RiverDogs will be presented the award on December 4 at the Baseball Winter Meetings Banquet, to be held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. (more…)
New for 2017: Northwestern Medicine Field
The Kane County Cougars (Low A; Midwest League) have come to terms on a new naming rights agreement with Northwestern Medicine for Northwestern Medicine Field. The partnership for the ballpark, which was previously known as Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, is for five years. (more…)
Spin Williams Receives Mike Coolbaugh Award
Minor League Baseball is honoring Donald “Spin” Williams with the 2016 Mike Coolbaugh Award. Williams, a senior advisor of player development for the Washington Nationals, will receive the award at the Baseball Winter Meetings Banquet on Sunday, Dec. 4, at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. (more…)
Inland Empire 66ers Agree to New Lease
After some uncertainty surrounded the team’s future in San Bernardino, the Inland Empire 66ers (High A; California League) have agreed to a lease that runs until 2026. (more…)
Project Jackson Votes Set for Monday
Several votes relating to Project Jackson, which includes the new home of the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League), will take place on Monday. (more…)
ValleyCats Unveil 2017 All-Star Game Logo
In advance of the 2017 New-York Penn League All-Star Game, the Tri-City ValleyCats are unveiling a commemorative logo. The game will be played at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium on August 15. (more…)
Joe O’Brien Field Upgrades Approved
Joe O’Brien Field is in line for major upgrades, as the Elizabethton City Council has approved a plan to renovate the home of the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League). (more…)
ONEOK Field to Add Scoreboard Bar
The Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) have announced plans to add a scoreboard bar to ONEOK Field. The project will be completed before the 2017 season. (more…)
Actors and What Could Have Been
The lives of athletes and actors can be similar. There are long hours of preparation, whether it’s learning lines, lifting weights, or making public appearances to promote a team, film, or TV show. (more…)
Brandy Guinaugh Wins Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Award
Brandy Guinaugh, the vice president, sponsor services for the Dayton Dragons (Low A; Midwest League) has been named the Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year for 2016. The award is given annually by Rawlings and Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Summerlin Could Offer Solution for 51s
In the midst of their effort to replace Cashman Field, the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) could find a solution in Summerlin. (more…)
OKC Dodgers to Renovate Diamond Lounge
The Oklahoma City Dodgers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are planning major upgrades to their club areas for next year. At the center of the improvements are changes to the Diamond Lounge at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. (more…)