Your newest Saints ballpig: Mud Grant
This was pretty inevitable given the circumstances: 2023’s ballpig for the St. Paul Saints (Triple-A; International League) is Mud Grant, named for the legendary Minnesota Vikings coach, the late Bud Grant. (more…)
A’s prevail on appeal of Howard Terminal ballpark environmental study
It wasn’t unexpected, which is why you let the process unfold: the Oakland A’s and the city prevailed after various port, railroads and terminal groups appealed an approval from the Oakland City Council of a 3,500-page environmental review of the impact of a new Howard Terminal ballpark. (more…)
Personnel news in New Hampshire, Lehigh Valley, Biloxi, Delmarva, Daytona
We have personnel news today from the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Double-A; Eastern League), Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Triple-A; International League), Biloxi Shuckers (Double-A; Southern League), Delmarva Shorebirds (Single-A; Carolina League) and Daytona Tortugas (Single-A; Florida State League). (more…)
2023 preview: Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham Bulls
Already regarded as a very hospitable ballpark, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, home of the Durham Bulls (Triple-A; International League) is adding a slew of new food and beverage selections for the 2023 MiLB season. (more…)
Ballpark beer news from Bellyslide Wit, Beloit
Blue Moon will temporarily reclaim its original name of Bellyslide Wit, used when originally developed at Coors Field, while Potosi’s Fowl Pole Golden Ale returns as the official beer of the Beloit Sky Carp (High-A; Midwest League). (more…)
2023 preview: Minute Maid Park, Houston Astros
A new main videoboard and plenty of new food options highlight the changes implemented at Minute Maid Park for the 2023 Houston Astros season. (more…)
Welcome back, Alan Stein
The man, the legend returns: former Lexington Legends (Low-A; Sally League) and Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) owner Alan Stein is back in professional baseball as Senior Advisor to the newly rebranded Lexington Counter Clocks (Atlantic League). (more…)
Players union, MLB reach tentative MiLB CBA deal
This wasn’t a tension-filled and heavily contested series of negotiations, we’re told, as the new minor league players union and MLB reached a tentative deal on a five-year MiLB CBA, subject to player and MLB owner approval. (more…)
Home Runs: Tales of Tonks, Taters, Contests and Derbies now available
We have an August Publications book release to share, as we’re excited about the availability of Home Runs: Tales of Tonks, Taters, Contests and Derbies by master storyteller Andy Strasberg. (more…)
Fans favor MLB rule changes, don’t plan on attending games
A poll of U.S. citizens and self-proclaimed baseball fans shows casual fans don’t mind three-hour games, but are in favor of MLB rule changes–but most of them don’t plan on attending a game anyway. (more…)
MiLB inks Wyndham sponsorship deal
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now the official hotel partner of Minor League Baseball, as the world’s largest hotel franchisor signs a multiyear deal with the sport. (more…)
2023 spring training attendance by average
With the end of the spring season yesterday, we have the numbers for Cactus League, Grapefruit League and exhibition games in our compilation of 2023 spring training attendance listings. (more…)
2023 Triple-A Championship set for Las Vegas
Should be a blast: The 2023 Triple-A Championship game returns to Las Vegas, as the playoff winners from the International League and the Pacific Coast League will square off in a winner-takes-all match at Las Vegas Ballpark. (more…)