Ole Miss Planning $13 Million Renovation
With an eye towards the future, the Ole Miss Rebels have revealed plans for a multi-phased, $13 million overhaul to Oxford-University Stadium/Swayze Field. (more…)
Saints Name New Dog Park Partner
The dog park behind CHS Field has a new name, as a partnership with the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) has given Chuck & Don’s Pet Food & Supplies naming rights to the park. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Social Media Nights
The growing influence of social media is simply too much for Minor League Baseball teams to ignore, leading to the increasing prominence of social media nights. (more…)
RiverDogs Reveal Details on New Club Area
Though it will not open until 2017, the club level expansion at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park is taking shape, as the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; South Atlantic League) released a few details over the weekend. (more…)
Mascots and On-Field Incidents: A History
They are the unsung heroes of sports, those larger-than-life figures that provide fans with endless entertainment – and free T-shirts shot out of small military-grade weapons. They are the mascots, often fuzzy and always feisty, bringing their brand of comedic stylings to the masses, often as unique and unusual as their nicknames and costumes. (more…)
Outfield Ballpark Lofts Open in Lansing
One of the more anticipated projects in the minors is complete, as the Outfield Ballpark Lofts are open for occupancy at Cooley Law School Stadium, home of the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Frank Burke Purchases Edenton Steamers
After a short hiatus, former Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) owner Frank Burke is back in baseball, as he has purchased the Edenton Steamers (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
Atlantic League Unveils Catching Gear Design
This season, the Atlantic League is rolling out new catching equipment that is sure to catch the eye. As part of a new multi-year partnership with Rawlings, the Atlantic League’s catchers will be outfitted in gear that is customized to each of the circuit’s eight teams. (more…)
Goldeyes Announce Hometown Heroes Bobblehead
To honor one of their most loyal fans, the Winnipeg Goldeyes (independent; American Association) will hand out Gabriel “Dancing Gabe” Langlois bobbleheads on July 13. The bobblehead will be given away as part of Hometown Heroes night, an annual promotion at Shaw Park. (more…)
Crosscutters Extend Lease, Add Premium Deck to Bowman Field
Good news out of BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, where a new premium deck will be added for the 2017 season, and the Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have extended the ballpark lease through 2020. (more…)
Award Created in Honor of Scott Miller, Brian Rose
To honor the legacies of Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks broadcaster Scott Miller and Wichita Wingnuts bench coach Brian Rose, the American Association is instituting the Brian Rose/Scott Miller Man of the Year Award. (more…)
Pelicans Add Growlers, Buckets to Beer Menu
Beer options at TicketReturn.com Field are about to become even broader, as the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) will start selling growlers and buckets on April 29. As a result of their partnership with American Tap House, the Pelicans will be the first team in professional baseball to make buckets and growlers available at the ballpark. (more…)
Suns, Hagerstown Share Cost of Upgrades
To spruce up aging Municipal Stadium, the Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) partnered with the City of Hagerstown for a series of upgrades. (more…)