SI Yankees Latest MiLB Team to Rebrand for 2017
The Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are the latest Minor League Baseball team to announce a rebranding for the 2017 season, as the front office reaches out to fans for suggestions in a name-the-team contest. (more…)
Downtown Kannapolis Master Plan Calls for New Ballpark
A new downtown master plan calls for a new Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) ballpark on one end and a new performing-arts center on the other end, in a study directed by the Development Finance Initiative. (more…)
Thunder Surpass Nine Million Fans
Over the weekend the Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) achieved a major attendance milestone, topping the nine-million fan mark. (more…)
Study: MiLB, Carolina League Feasible in Fayetteville
High-A baseball in the form of the Carolina League would be a good fit for Fayetteville (N.C.), while the best site for a $46.9-million ballpark is a site pitched by developers near the Prince Charles Hotel, according to a study presented to the City Council today. (more…)
Kayser Approaching Retirement
With the Texas League season nearing its halfway point, league president Tom Kayser is getting closer to the conclusion of his 25-season run. (more…)
All-Star Games Abound in June
This week marks the halfway point for several minor leagues, meaning attention can now be turned to All-Star Games. While these mid-season contests showcase the best prospects around baseball, they can also serve to highlight some of the notable ballparks around Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Somerset Sets Atlantic League Weekend Attendance Record
Big record to pass along: The Somerset Patriots set a new Atlantic League weekend attendance record, welcoming 22,907 fans to TD Bank Ballpark from Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19. (more…)
River Bandits Announce Three 2016 Bandit Scholarships
It’s become an annual tradition: The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) awarded their three 2016 Bandit Scholarships during Sunday’s game at Modern Woodmen Park. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Major League Baseball, Round Four
It’s a extremely strong Final Four in Best of the Ballparks 2016 voting for Major League Baseball facilities, as fans selected one classic ballpark and three modern facilities to move through to the next round. So you know what to do: Vote! (more…)
Dow Diamond to Host 2017 MWL All-Star Game
Dow Diamond and the Great Lakes Loons are on tap to host the 2017 Midwest League All-Star Game, with festivities scheduled for June 19-20. (more…)
RailRiders Hosting Man vs. Marathon
Tonight at PNC Field, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) will combine two sports as they host Man vs. Marathon. As part of this unique promotion, runners will race against the clock in an effort to finish the race before the game against the Gwinnett Braves concludes. (more…)
Personnel News in Billings, Jupiter
We have personnel news to report from the Billings Mustangs (Rookie; Pioneer League) and Jupiter, FL’s Roger Dean Stadium. (more…)
Calvin Falwell Field / Lynchburg Hillcats
In transition. Those two words describe not only Calvin Falwell Field but also the team that calls it home, the Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League). While it’s not necessarily a bad ballpark, there are definitely improvements to be made to help enhance the fan experience. (more…)