One of the more anticipated projects in the minors is complete, as the Outfield Ballpark Lofts are open for occupancy at Cooley Law School Stadium, home of the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
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Crosscutters Extend Lease, Add Premium Deck to Bowman Field
Good news out of BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, where a new premium deck will be added for the 2017 season, and the Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have extended the ballpark lease through 2020. (more…)
Pelicans Add Growlers, Buckets to Beer Menu
Beer options at TicketReturn.com Field are about to become even broader, as the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) will start selling growlers and buckets on April 29. As a result of their partnership with American Tap House, the Pelicans will be the first team in professional baseball to make buckets and growlers available at the ballpark. (more…)
Suns, Hagerstown Share Cost of Upgrades
To spruce up aging Municipal Stadium, the Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) partnered with the City of Hagerstown for a series of upgrades. (more…)
Bristol Planning Ballpark Improvements
To make Boyce Cox Field more viable for the Bristol Pirates (rookie; Appalachian League), Bristol, Va officials are considering a variety of improvements to the ballpark. (more…)
Richmond, Flying Squirrels Present New Ballpark Plan
Will this finally get done? We have a proposal from Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones, the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) and Virginia Commonwealth University for a new ballpark near the team’s current home, The Diamond. (more…)
Tourists Unveil “Beer City” Unis
Adding a new wrinkle to the specialty jersey trend, the Asheville Tourists (Low A; Sally League) will become the Beer City Tourists on June 2. It is fitting that the Tourists are delivering this concept, as both the team and the City of Asheville are a perfect fit for this promotion. (more…)
Dunkin’ Donuts Park Facing Potential Delay
As the May 31 home opener for the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) draws closer, issues with the dimensions at Dunkin’ Donuts Park have put that date in doubt. (more…)
River Rocker Added to Modern Woodmen Park
Another attraction is coming to Modern Woodmen Park, as the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) are adding the River Rocker. (more…)
Astros, Rangers Exploring Carolina League Teams
Well, the cat is out of the bag: The Houston Astros are looking at placing a High A team at a new Fayetteville ballpark, while the Texas Rangers are still eying a team in Kinston, as work progresses on moving two teams from the California League to the Carolina League. (more…)
SEC to Visit Zephyr Field
As the SEC searches for a home for its tournament in 2017 and beyond, conference officials will visit New Orleans’ Zephyr Field on April 30. To boost their ballpark’s chances of landing the tournament, the New Orleans Zephyrs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are planning a special promotion for that evening’s game. (more…)
NEWSRADIO 1390 to Air Spikes Games
The State College Spikes (Short Season-A; NY-Penn League) have a new radio home, as the team has signed an agreement with NEWSRADIO 1390 WRSC. As part of the pact, 1390 am will be the new home for the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Health. (more…)
River Bandits Hosting Free Game on April 26
In the ultimate reward for loyalty, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) will offer free admission to fans for their game on April 26. That night’s contest against the South Bend Cubs at Modern Woodmen Park will feature free entry for all fans, as the River Bandits show their appreciation to the Quad Cities community. (more…)