Besides writing for Ballpark Digest, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler tackled a big offseason project for the Lansing Lugnuts (Low Class A; Midwest League): launching a Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame. Here’s his account of the experience. (more…)
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Snappers board rejects buyout; offer remains on table
The Beloit Snappers (Low Class A; Midwest League) Board of Directors rejected a buyout offer Monday night, but Brian Christianson says the offer is still on the table and can be reconsidered in coming months. (more…)
Strawberry highlights 2015 Rickwood Classic
Start your planning: the 20th anniversary Rickwood Classic has been scheduled by the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) for May 27 at historic Rickwood Field, with Darryl Strawberry headlining as the Guest of Honor. (more…)
Rome Braves to hit airwaves in 2015
Another radio deal to report: All regular-season games for the Rome Braves (Low Class A; Sally League) will be heard on 99.5 FM the Jock. (more…)
Bombard, Brant, Labbruzzo in IL Hall of Fame
Former Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Charlotte manager Marc Bombard, 1980 League MVP Marshall Brant, and former Buffalo, Syracuse, and Rochester General Manager Don Labbruzzo are this year’s class in the International League Hall of Fame. (more…)
Pats inspire MB Pelicans’ #DeflateCancer Night
The New England Patriots Deflategate scandal has already inspired an MiLB promotion, as the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) announced plans for #DeflateCancer Night in April. (more…)
Nashville Sounds unveil logos, colors for 2015
We have an updated look for the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as the team continues its extreme makeover for the 2015 season. (more…)
River Bandits return to radio; will this be a trend?
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) are returning to radio for game broadcasts, and this might be a trend that extends throughout Minor League Baseball. (more…)
PSC lands Coolray Field concessions deal
Some concessions news to pass along: Professional Sports Catering (PSC) will manage all aspects of the food operations at Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League), including concessions, catering and staffing for every event at the ballpark. (more…)
Snappers board will consider buyout offer
The Beloit Snappers (Low Class A; Midwest League) Board of Directors will discuss a purchase offer from former board member Brian Christianson at the next board meeting. (more…)
Bubba Watson buys share of Blue Wahoos
We have a new minority owner of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League), as two-time Masters Champion Bubba Watson has purchased a share of the team. (more…)
Shuckers sell out luxury suites for opening season
Good news for the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League): the team has sold out its luxury suites at MGM Park for the coming season. (more…)
New LED videoboard on tap for Werner Park
This is shaping up to be a big year for the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), and here’s another plus for fans: the team will be installing a new LED videoboard at Werner Park. (more…)