We’re moved on to the Elite Eight round of the Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Short Season A vote, comprising the facilities of the NY-Penn and Northwest Leagues. It’s time to vote! (more…)
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Now open: Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Short Season A vote
We’ve opened up voting in the final MiLB classification of the Best of the Ballparks 2020 fan vote: Short Season A facilities in the NY-Penn League and Northwest Leagues. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
Planned Nat Bailey Stadium Upgrades Stalled by Audit
A report completed by city auditors last summer stalled future ballpark plans for the Vancouver Canadians (Short Season A; Northwest League), including proposed upgrades to Nat Bailey Stadium. (more…)
North Johnson Appointed New Northwest League President
The Short Season A Northwest League has named North Johnson its new league president, as the experienced Minor League Baseball executive will begin his new role at the start of 2020. (more…)
Prospects of Proposed Boise Ballpark in Question
The prospects of a proposed Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) are in question, as a crucial deadline for property acquisition is approaching amidst political uncertainty. (more…)
Hillsboro Hops Taking Over Timbers 2 Business Operations
The Hillsboro Hops (Short Season A; Northwest League) will take over business operations for professional soccer’s Portland Timbers 2 (USL Championship), the result of a new partnership with MLS’s Portland Timbers. (more…)
Jerry Howard Named Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award Winner
Jerry Howard of the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Short Season A; Northwest League) has been recognized by Minor League Baseball, receiving the fourth annual Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award. Howard will receive the award at the Baseball Winter Meetings Banquet on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. (more…)
Vibes Working to Land 2020 All-Star Game
The Rocky Mountain Vibes are pushing to host a major event at UCHealth Park next summer, as the team lobbies for the Northwest League/Pioneer League All-Star Game. (more…)
Northwest League President Ellis to Retire
Mike Ellis, who has served as President of the Short Season A Northwest League since 2013, has announced that he will retire as of December 2019. (more…)
Tetzlaff, Ensor Handed Executive of the Year Honors
Two season-end awards have been handed out, as Everett AquaSox General Manager Danny Tetzlaff claims Northwest League Executive of the Year, while Amarillo Sod Poodles President and General Manager Tony Ensor wins 2019 Bill Valentine Texas League Executive of the Year. (more…)
Spokane Indians Making Progress in Zero Waste Campaign
The Spokane Indians (Short Season A; Northwest League) are reporting progress in their Zero Waste by 2022 Campaign, as the team is stepping up several initiatives at Avista Stadium. (more…)
Boise Ballpark Could Obtain Auditorium District Funds
Backers of a new Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) ballpark could seek auditorium district funding, as discussions over the potential funding source are underway. (more…)
Funko Fridays at Hit for AquaSox
A partnership with toy manufacturer Funko is having implications beyond naming rights for the Everett AquaSox‘s (Short Season A; Northwest League) Funko Field, as it is also facilitating a successful weekly promotion. (more…)