More information is out about the 2017 California League All-Star Game, including the reason the Visalia Rawhide were selected to host and why the circuit is ending its partnership with the Carolina League. In the aftermath of the Rawhide being selected, league president Charlie Blaney says that ballpark improvements helped the team land the game. […]
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GreenJackets Hint at 2018 Opening for New Ballpark
With no firm construction timeline set for a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League) ballpark, team officials are considering a 2018 opening. (more…)
Fireflies to Set Columbia Attendance Record
After setting a single-game attendance mark on Monday, the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) will break another record on Tuesday, when they claim Columbia’s single-season attendance record. (more…)
Whitecaps Looking to Up Concert Capacity
The West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) are poised to host larger non-gameday events, as the team is considering a capacity increase for concerts at Fifth Third Ballpark. (more…)
Taste NY Expands MiLB Partnership
Ballparks across the Empire State will have a more local flavor this summer, thanks to partnerships between Taste NY and five New-York based Minor League Baseball teams. (more…)
More Attendance Records, Big Crowds on 4th of July
We had many sellout crowds and more record attendance yesterday, as the Fourth of July was a major draw in many Minor League Baseball and independent ballparks. (more…)
Attendance Records Fall on Fourth of July Weekend
Folks apparently are skipping that traditional run to the lake and are instead taking in games at Minor League Baseball and independent baseball ballparks, as several attendance records have already fallen to the wayside. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Independence Day Weekend Giveaways
Independence Day weekend is a busy time at the gate for Minor League Baseball teams, and many are rolling out creative giveaways to amplify the ballpark experience. (more…)
Canadians Having Another Strong Year at the Gate
Some great attendance news on Canada Day, as the Vancouver Canadians (Short Season A; Northwest League)–MiLB’s only team north of the border–continue to attract fans in droves. (more…)
Elizabethton Budget Excludes Ballpark Upgrades
Despite previous pleas from the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League), the city’s approved budget for the upcoming fiscal year does not include ballpark upgrades. (more…)
Texas League Reveals Hall of Fame Class
The Texas League has announced its 2016 Hall of Fame class, which will feature 11 inductees instead of the initially proposed 10. The circuit’s board of directors made this decision to enshrine league president Tom Kayser, who is set to retire next February, making this his last season at the helm. (more…)
Playing at Henley Field is Experience for Flying Tigers
With Joker Marchant Stadium and Tiger Town undergoing renovations this summer, the Lakeland Flying Tigers (High A; Florida State League) are making the best of playing the season at historic Henley Field. (more…)
Debate Rages Over MiLB Overtime Legislation
A bill that would exempt Minor League Baseball players from federal overtime laws has generated a largely negative reaction in the media, as one of the bill’s sponsors, U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, has withdrawn her sponsorship of the proposal. (more…)