The area surrounding Durham Bulls Athletic Park is turning into quite the robust neighborhood, as plans for more dense urban-style development were unveiled. (more…)
Archive | Minor-League Baseball
Decision reversed: Shuckers ballpark to open June 6
Oh, the drama on the Gulf: The Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) will indeed open at home on June 6 after Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich reversed his decision to put off the opening until August. (more…)
MGM Park opening delayed again
The Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) will potentially lose another 25 home game and have the opening of MGM Park moved back to Aug. 6 after city officials refused to spend $380,000 to have the ballpark ready for play on June 6. (more…)
Knights pitch office development at ballpark
The Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) are proposing a six-story office tower as well as a small expansion of fan space at BB&T Ballpark‘s left-field area. (more…)
Boise Hawks unveil 2015 ballpark upgrades
The new owners of the Boise Hawks (short season A; Northwest League) are coming out swinging, unveiling plenty of improvements to Memorial Stadium for the 2015 season. (more…)
Scout’s honor: A merry ugly Christmas jersey
We have two notable jersey promotions from the Lakewood BlueClaws (Low Class A; Sally League) for this summer: a Boy Scout-themed jersey and a delightfully garish Ugly Christmas sweater jersey, both scheduled to be worn in June. (more…)
SD Cubs set yet another attendance record
Yet another attendance mark for the South Bend Cubs (Low Class A; Midwest League), as the team’s gate last night surpassed the record set in July 2013. (more…)
Manatees, Palm Bay chat new ballpark
This isn’t the first time the two sides have chatted, but it may stick this time: Brevard County Manatees (High Class A; Florida State League) officials are talking new ballpark with nearby Palm Bay reps while also pitching management of Space Coast Stadium. (more…)
Knights unveil three-game Military Appreciation promo
With Memorial Day weekend upon us, the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) have revealed their plans for a three-game military appreciation promotion. Complete with a specialty camouflage jersey, the Knights will honor veterans during three separate Military Appreciation games at BB&T Ballpark: May 25, July 3, and August 9. (more…)
Blue Wahoos to welcome Watson
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) are continuing to promote their ties to minority investor, and two-time Masters Tournament Champion, Bubba Watson: Starting tonight, Watson will lend a helping hand around Bayfront Stadium for the next four games while making himself accessible to fans as part of a unique promotion. (more…)
Savannah Sand Gnats to Columbia for 2016
We have another team on the move for 2016, as the Savannah Sand Gnats (Low Class A; Sally League) are relocating to Columbia’s Sprint Communications Park next season, with a franchise name still to come. (more…)
Ball now in RI’s court for new PawSox ballpark
It’s now up to Rhode Island political leaders to make a counteroffer on public participation in a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark, according to House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello. (more…)
Attendance news in Winston-Salem, Reno
We have more reports of early-season attendance success coming in. Today’s news involves the Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) and the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)