The South Atlantic League has announced the recipients of its annual Outstanding Achievement Awards. (more…)
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Binghamton Plays Last Game as Mets
Now that the 2016 season is in the books, the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) are closer to beginning a new era. (more…)
SB Cubs Break Attendance Mark for Third Consecutive Year
For the third year in a row, the South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League) set a season attendance record, drawing 350,803 fans this season to Four Winds Field. (more…)
Spikes Smash Single-Game Attendance Mark
More records news to pass along: the State College Spikes (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) set a new single-game attendance record tonight, as 6,111 fans filled Medlar Field at Lubrano Park for the club’s regular-season home finale against the Williamsport Crosscutters. (more…)
Storm Chasers Welcome 14-Millionth Fan in Franchise History
Big milestone from Werner Park: The Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) tonight welcomed their 14-millionth fan in franchise history, prior to their contest against the Oklahoma City Dodgers. Honored: Christy Lewis from Omaha, who was the 2,629th fan through the gates Sunday night. (more…)
Threshers Notch Second-Highest Attendance Mark in Team History
There will be a lot of attendance news in the next seven days, as the MiLB season winds down. Today: the Clearwater Threshers (High A; Florida State League) recorded the second-highest season attendance in team history in 2016. (more…)
Captains, Indians Renew PDC
The Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) will continue their affiliation with the Cleveland Indians, as the two sides have agreed to a player development contract (PDC) extension. With this two-year agreement, the Captains will remain paired with the Indians through at least 2018. (more…)
Flying Squirrels Poised to Welcome Three Millionth Fan
A milestone this weekend for the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League): the front office is poised to welcome its three-millionth fan in team history. (more…)
Hawks Post Consecutive Attendance Increases
For the second straight year, the Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) have posted an attendance increase. (more…)
Storm, Padres Extend Player Development Contract
The Lake Elsinore Storm (High A; California League) and the San Diego Padres extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Storm Chasers to Welcome 14th Million Fan
A significant milestone is on tap for the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as the team expects to welcome its 14th million fan this weekend. (more…)
Fayetteville Holds Off on Unveiling Funding Model
Though some details appear to be resolved, officials in Fayetteville are waiting until at least next week to present a funding model for a new Carolina League ballpark. (more…)
Ports’ Mercedes to Play Nine Positions
Melvin Mercedes of the Stockton Ports (High A; California League) will join some rare company on Saturday, when he plays all nine positions. (more…)