River Cats, Giants Announce PDC Extension
There is some player-development contract (PDC) news to highlight, as the Sacramento River Cats (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the San Francisco Giants have announced an extension through 2020. (more…)
Cuban National Team Set for Can-Am Tour
This summer, the Cuban National Team will be making the rounds, as it has been announced that the squad will play in a 19-game Can-Am League tour. (more…)
As Rays Pursue New Ballpark, Experience Counts
With progress finally on the horizon for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, team management must figure out what they expect from a potential new facility. This is an area where experience counts — and why the team is counting on Melanie Lenz to direct the project. (more…)
Blue Wahoos Unveil Pink Foul Poles
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) have made a striking addition to Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, which is now home to pink foul poles. These foul poles are making their debut this weekend during the Cox Diamond Invitational, with yesterday’s contest between Southern Mississippi and Michigan State marking the first game in which they were used. (more…)
Fill The House: Cyclones Reveal Full House Tribute
Always known for their original tributes to TV shows, the Brooklyn Cyclones (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are at it again, this time with a Full House theme night. On July 9, the Cyclones will stage Brooklyn Fill the House, an homage to the former ABC sitcom Full House and its reboot, Netflix’s Fuller House. (more…)
Senators Introduce Life-Sized Bobbleheads
The Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) are making a very unique addition to FNB Field: The One & Only World Famous, Life Sized Bobblehead Hall of Fame. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Spirit Communications Park
Of the upcoming opening days and ballpark introductions in Minor League Baseball, few will be as highly anticipated as Spirit Communications Park, new home of the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League). After an 11-season absence, South Carolina’s capital city is set to embark on a baseball experience that operators and planners are hoping will […]
Sponsored Story: Serving Up ROI Success with Stadium1
ROI. When team owners and management hear those three simple letters, what thoughts come to mind? The first question — can this product or service potentially help our team increase revenues and decrease expenses? All too often, ownership only sees the cash outlay and the cost of the system. That is because most systems cannot […]
Fisher Cats Announce Bipartisan Jersey
Election Day-related promotions will be common this year, but the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) are already upping the ante with a bipartisan opening day jersey. (more…)
Officials: Dunkin’ Donuts Park on Track for May 31 Opener
Dunkin’ Donuts Park, the new downtown ballpark for the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League), is on track for its scheduled May 31 opening, according to the latest update. (more…)
PSC to manage Trustmark Park concessions
Professional Sports Catering has signed a contract to manage all aspect of the food operation at Trustmark Park, home of the Mississippi Braves (Class AA; Southern League), including concessions, catering and staffing for every event at the ballpark. (more…)
Rays will play in Cuba; Obama to attend
After a few fits and starts, the Tampa Bay Rays will indeed travel to Cuba this month to take on the Cuban National Team at Estadio Latinoamericano on Tuesday, March 22 — and President Barack Obama will be in attendance. (more…)
Sunwall retires, Jones takes over in Lynchburg
A mainstay in Lynchburg baseball has announced his retirement, as Lynchburg Hillcats (High-A; Carolina League) President and CFO Paul Sunwall is stepping down after 35 years in the front office. He will be replaced by Chris Jones, an experienced executive who most recently served as the general manager of the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)