We have some more good news on the attendance front from the Jackson Generals and Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League), Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) and South Bend Cubs (Low Class A; Midwest League). (more…)
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Promotions Watch: Short Season Giveaways and Theme Nights
The airing of tonight’s MLB Draft signals the arrival of short season baseball and a new batch of promotions to look forward to over the coming weeks. Some of the best offerings across four leagues—New York-Penn, Northwest, Appalachian and Pioneer leagues—which include theme nights and giveaways are covered in this week’s Promotions Watch. (more…)
Committee reviews Spotsylvania County ballpark proposal
A committee charged with mapping the finances and future of a proposed Spotsylvania County (Va.) ballpark for the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) revealed wide disagreements on how to accomplish the task. (more…)
MGM Park finally ready for opening
It should be an exciting few days at MGM Park, as crews frantically work to prepare the new home of the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) for tomorrow night’s debut. (more…)
Reese Smith III buys Daytona Tortugas
Veteran sports operator Reese Smith III has purchased the Daytona Tortugas (High Class A; Florida State League) from Andy Rayburn, in what would appear to be a seamless transition, with baseball staying at historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark. (more…)
MiLB: $60.3M in licensed merchandise sales in 2014
Last year was a record one for Minor League Baseball, recording than $60.3 million in licensed retail sales for all 160 teams, as MiLB also releases a list of the Top 25 teams in merchandise sales. (more…)
DiBella to Richmond: Time for a ballpark plan
Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) President and Managing General Partner Lou DiBella is warning city officials they run the danger of losing the team because of inaction on any new-ballpark plans. (more…)
Hot Rods pitch ballpark-area development
Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) owner Stuart Katzoff wants to take over a failed development across from Bowling Green Ballpark. (more…)
Strong opposition to new Providence ballpark
If there is public funding of a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark in Providence, it will come in a fall special legislative session over the strong objections of taxpayers. (more…)
Ovations, Global Spectrum now Spectra
Sports and entertainment vendor Comcast Spectacor has restructured and brought its three divisions — Global Spectrum, Ovations Food Services and Paciolan — under one brand: Spectra. (more…)
Cougars unveil one-cent-wiener promos
Practically free: the Kane County Cougars (Low Class A; Midwest League) have announced a one-cent-wiener promo for select Wednesday games. (more…)
Chihuahuas: Eight straight sellouts
Another attendance record to note: The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) set a new franchise record over the weekend with their seventh and eighth consecutive sellout games. (more…)
B-Mets, Main Street Baseball settle lawsuit
The official announcement has yet to come, but the owners of the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) and Main Street Baseball have settled their legal dispute, days before the two sides were scheduled for mediation. (more…)