In honor of the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Championship, the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) have introduced the LeBlock Burger. A nod to Akron native LeBron James, the LeBlock Burger is a bacon-stuffed burger topped with Middlefield cheddar cheese, wine and gold slaw, and a championship onion ring on a Kaiser bun. (more…)
Archive | Minor-League Baseball
Yard Goats Lay Off Four in Wake of Ballpark Breakdown
The Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) are dealing with the nasty side effects of a developer failing to open Dunkin’ Donuts Park on time, as the team lays off four front-office workers. (more…)
Amarillo Waits While San Antonio Ballpark Plan Develops
A new Amarillo ballpark is temporarily on hold after Elmore Sports Group passes on signing a letter of intent on the new facility, pending resolution of a funding plan for a new San Antonio ballpark. (more…)
Brewers, Shuckers Extend Player Development Deal
The Milwaukee Brewers and Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) extended their player-development contract (PDC) by two years, through the 2020 season. (more…)
Zephyrs Unveil Finalists for New Name
The New Orleans Zephyrs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have taken the next step towards a new identity, as they have announced finalists for their name-the-team contest. (more…)
Cubs, South Bend Extend Player Development Contract
We have a PDC extension to report: the Chicago Cubs and South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League) will remain affiliated through the 2020 season. (more…)
Decision for Fayetteville: How Much to Spend on New Ballpark?
While it appears there is broad political support in Fayetteville for a new ballpark to house a Houston Astros-owned Carolina League team, a much bigger issue looms: The cost of the new facility. (more…)
Fisher Cats Will Host 2017 All-Star Game
The 2017 Eastern League All-Star Game is coming to New Hampshire, as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats have been selected as the host team. The game is set to be played at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium on Wednesday, July 12 at 7:05 p.m. (more…)
Upgrades Considered for Grainger Stadium
As part of a package of budget items, Kinston, NC officials are eyeing upgrades to Grainger Stadium‘s field and lighting, which could be put to use by a new Carolina League franchise. (more…)
Greensboro to Host 2018 SAL All-Star Game
A site for the 2018 South Atlantic League All-Star Game has been announced, as the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) will host the event. The contest is set to be played at NewBridge Bank Park on Tuesday, June 19. (more…)
Jen Pawol to Umpire in GCL
For the first time in nearly 10 years Minor League Baseball will have a female umpire within its ranks, as Jen Pawol has been assigned to the Gulf Coast League. (more…)
Fayetteville, Astros On Path to Discuss New Ballpark
The Fayetteville (N.C.) City Council received a report on the feasibility of a new High-A Carolina League ballpark and spent last night’s meeting discussing financing and costs before voting to move forward on negotiations with the Houston Astros on a lease and potential construction contribution. (more…)
Netting Extended at LeLacheur Park
The Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are the latest team in Minor League Baseball to expand protective netting, as they have installed the addition at LeLacheur Park. (more…)