Developers Miss Deadline for Dunkin’ Donuts Park Occupancy
There won’t be any early June Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) home games at Dunkin’ Donuts Park, as the ballpark’s developers missed today’s deadline to secure a certificate of occupancy for the beleaguered project. (more…)
Batavia to Waldorf Move In Works For 2017
An investment group has signed a contract to buy the Batavia MuckDogs (short season A; NY-Penn League) and move the team to Waldorf, Md., for the 2017 season, becoming the first African-American owned team in Minor League Baseball since 1987. (more…)
Crosscutters Break Ground on New Deck
The Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and city officials broke ground today on a new party deck for BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Low-A, Second Round
Our Best of the Ballparks contest continues this week with the second round of voting in Low-A facilities, as fans select the best of the Midwest and South Atlantic leagues. And we want your vote! (more…)
Pacifics Unveil Albert Park Upgrades
With the regular season approaching, the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Assocation) have unveiled a series of upgrades at Albert Park. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: High-A, Second Round
Our Best of the Ballparks contest continues this week with the second round of voting in High-A facilities, as fans select the best of the California, Carolina and Florida State leagues. And we want your vote! (more…)
Smokies Set New Attendance Record
Some attendance news from the weekend, as the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) welcomed a record-breaking 7,902 fans to Smokies Stadium on Saturday. (more…)
Hawks Announce Broadcast Deal
The Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) will air their games online this season, as the team has announced a broadcast partnership with TuneIn internet radio. As part of the agreement, all 76 regular season games can be streamed live on the Hawks’ website, or through the Minor League Baseball First Pitch and TuneIn radio apps. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Double-A, Second Round
Our Best of the Ballparks contest continues this week with the second round of voting in Double-A facilities, as fans select the best of the Eastern, Southern and Texas leagues. (more…)
Aces, D-Backs Extend PDC
We have some affiliation news to report, as the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to an extension. The new player development contract (pdc) is for two years, effectively keeping the Aces and D-Backs paired through the 2018 season. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Triple-A, Second Round
Our Best of the Ballparks contest continues today with the second round of voting in Triple-A facilities, as fans select the best of the Pacific Coast League and International League. (more…)
In Memoriam: Jana Almendarez
Sad news to pass along: Jana Almendarez, wife of Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) President Chris Almendarez, passed away yesterday after a battle with stage IV brain cancer. (more…)
Barons Set New Attendance Record
By playing in front of 8,587 fans last night, the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) set a new attendance record at Regions Field. (more…)