The West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) have unveiled a slate of ballpark upgrades that will be completed prior to the 2017 season. Among the changes are new third base hospitality area (shown above), warning track improvements, and a new playground. (more…)
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Round Rock Express Receive John Henry Moss Award
The Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have claimed Minor League Baseball‘s annual John Henry Moss Award. The award will be presented to the team at December’s Winter Meetings. (more…)
RiverDogs, The Indigo Road Partner on Riley Club
The Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) have announced that The Indigo Road will be the exclusive catering provider of the Riley Park Club. (more…)
Charlie Blaney, John Hopkins Share Warren Giles Award
Two league presidents will split this year’s Warren Giles Award, as Charlie Blaney of the High-A California League and John Hopkins of the High-A Carolina League are sharing the honor. The award will be presented by Minor League Baseball at the Baseball Winter Meetings Banquet on Sunday, December 4, at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. (more…)
Retirement Homes Pitched Near Coolray Field
A retirement home could occupy a site near Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League), that was once envisioned to be part of a large-scale development. (more…)
Grainger Stadium Upgrades Pushed Back to 2018
Improvements to Grainger Stadium, set to host a new Carolina League team owned by the Texas Rangers in 2017, were mostly pushed back to 2018 due to a lack of acceptable bids and delays caused by Hurricane Matthew. (more…)
On Jumbo Shrimp, Rumble Ponies and the Power of Baseball Branding
There were some strong reactions with the announcement of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp rebranding and today’s unveiling of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies—but in the end, the real issue in both instances is how to handle change in a tradition-bound industry. (more…)
RockHounds Snare 2016 Larry MacPhail Award
More deserved award news from Minor League Baseball: The Midland RockHounds (Class AA; Texas League) are the recipients of the 51st annual Larry MacPhail Award, symbolizing the top promotional effort in the industry. (more…)
TinCaps Receive John H. Johnson President’s Award
It’s the top honor in Minor League Baseball, and it’s richly deserved this year, as the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) franchise has been awarded the prestigious John H. Johnson President’s Award. (more…)
Tradition Field Upgrades Still on Tap
The process may be delayed, but a $60-million upgrade plan for Tradition Field, spring home of the New York Mets and regular-season home of the St. Lucie Mets (High A; Florida State League), is still in the works. (more…)
STMA, MiLB Announce 2016 Turf Manager Award Winners
It’s that time of year when the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) and Minor League Baseball (MiLB) announce the 2016 Sports Turf Manager of the Year Awards across every level of affiliated baseball. (more…)
New for 2017: Binghamton Rumble Ponies
We have the new name for the Binghamton Mets, as the Class AA Eastern League team adopts new branding and logos as the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. (more…)
New for 2017: Down East Wood Ducks
The name of Kinston, NC’s new High-A Carolina League franchise will be the Down East Wood Ducks. Wood Ducks was selected from a recent name the team contest; logos will be revealed at a later date. (more…)