It’s now official: Dave Heller and Main Street Baseball have purchased the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) from Drew Weber, effective immediately. (more…)
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New Store, Infield Among Bristol Upgrades
With their season around the corner, the Bristol Pirates (Rookie; Appalachian League) have rolled out a variety of upgrades and new amenities. Along with improvements to the infield at Boyce Cox Field, the Pirates have also opened a new team store in downtown Bristol, TN and will now offer online ticket sales. (more…)
Centerplan CEO: City Recklessly Terminated Contract
One week after his company’s contract was terminated by the Hartford Stadium Authority, Centerplan Cos. CEO Robert A. Landino is taking shots at the city and the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Scrappers Extended PDC with Indians
One longtime parent club-affiliate relationship will continue, as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are extending their player development contract (PDC) with the Cleveland Indians. This PDC extension comes in the form of a two-year deal, assuring that the two sides will be paired through at least the 2018 season. (more…)
Redbirds’ Owner’s Seats Available for Fans
The Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are offering a different perspective on the action, as fans can now purchase “owner’s seats” at AutoZone Park. This premium seat offers comes with a variety of food and beverage options, as well as other incentives. (more…)
MiLB Merch Sales Hits All-Time Record in 2015
Merchandise sales from Minor League Baseball teams once again hit an all-time high, as the industry saw more than $65.1 million in retail sales for 2015 — a 7.9 percent increase over the previous record. (more…)
MiLB Announces Partnership With Esurance
Minor League Baseball has struck a multi-year strategic partnership with Esurance, which is now the league’s official home and auto insurance partner. With this agreement finalized, Esurance is currently the only company that sponsors MiLB and Major League Baseball. (more…)
Grizzlies to Host Good Karma Night, Aid in Fight Against Homelessness
To assist in the fight against homelessness, the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will host Good Karma Night at Chukchansi Park on Friday, June 24. (more…)
RiverDogs Help Advance the Conversation
The Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) have been ahead of the times when it comes to diversity, having previously hosted salutes to the Negro Leagues, the 1955 Cannon Street Little League team who were refused the right to play baseball due to racism, and Hall Of Famer Larry Doby, the second African-American (more…)
Yard Goats to Play Two Home Series in Binghamton
With delays to the opening of Dunkin’ Donuts Park ongoing, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) will now play two series at NYSEG Stadium, home of the Binghamton Mets. The Eastern League announced the changes today, affecting a total of seven games. (more…)
Lazy River Debuting on Friday
The Choctaw Lazy River will be debuting on Friday, June 10 as part of a special event, as Dr Pepper Ballpark hosts Dirk Nowitzki’s 2016 Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game. Its first run during a Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) game will occur on Saturday, June 11, when the RoughRiders return for the beginning of a nine-game, eight-day homestand. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Short Season Giveaways
Short-season baseball will begin in about two weeks, which means a brand new set of promotions are around the corner. (more…)
Tacoma Lands 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game
The Tacoma Rainiers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have officially been selected to host the 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game at Cheney Stadium. (more…)