A major attendance milestone is on tap for this week, as the Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League) are set to welcome BB&T Ballpark‘s two millionth fan. (more…)
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Fisher Cats and Fisher Cats Foundation Award Scholarships
Over the weekend, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Fisher Cats Foundation awarded their 2016 Scholar-Athlete scholarships. (more…)
Study: Intimidators Attendance Would More Than Double in New Ballpark
A new downtown ballpark for the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) could more than double the attendance for the team, according to a feasibility study to be considered by the City Council on Monday. (more…)
MiLB: Affordable Family Entertainment
Minor League Baseball remains affordable entertainment, as a family of four on average will pay $64.97 for a night at the ballpark, a price that includes parking, two adult tickets, two child tickets, four hot dogs, two sodas and two beers. (more…)
Hartford, Team May Finish New Yard Goats Ballpark
The city of Hartford and the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) are reportedly looking at finishing Dunkin’ Donuts Park on their own, without the participation of the developers working on the project to date. (more…)
When MiLB Teams Went Back to School
One of the strongest links between college and Minor League Baseball is shared facilities, which have steadily been popping up around the baseball landscape. (more…)
Four Firms Bidding for McCoy Stadium Study
Four firms are bidding to study the feasibility of McCoy Stadium, giving the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and local officials plenty of options to choose from in mapping out the team’s future. (more…)
Franklin County Reaping Benefits of Clippers
In an industry that is largely driven by private ownership, Franklin County has managed to make the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) a continued success. (more…)
Next Step for New Fayetteville Ballpark: Crunching the Numbers
With the Fayetteville City Council increasingly committed to a new ballpark for a High-A Carolina League team, the emerging issue is not whether the ballpark should be built — it’s how much the new ballpark should cost. (more…)
Fluor Field Upgrades Unveiled by Greenville Drive
The Greenville Drive (Low A; Sally League) unveiled at least $10 million of renovations to Fluor Field for the 2017 season, including the addition of Green Monster seating, an new club extension on the suite level, enhancements to the Fieldhouse rooftop experience, and more. (more…)
7th Inning Stretch Purchases Stake in Ebbets Field Flannels
Ebbets Field Flannels has a new minority investor, as 7th Inning Stretch, LLC has made an investment in the Seattle-based apparel company. Currently 7th Inning Stretch owns the Stockton Ports (High A; California League), Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League), and the Everett AquaSox (Short Season A; Northwest League). (more…)
Hartford Rejects Settlement Offer
The City of Hartford has thoroughly rejected a settlement offer from Centerplan Cos. for the completion of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, continuing a tumultuous few weeks for the two sides. (more…)
South Bend Cubs Award Five Scholarships
The South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League) have awarded five college scholarships to baseball and softball players from Northern Indiana and southwestern lower Michigan. (more…)