With no baseball on the field, we’re seeing ballparks used for other forms of entertainment. In Florida, the home of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) is now home to Bubba Watson’s Diamond Disc Golf Challenge. (more…)
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MiLB teams expand offerings, launch charitable efforts
With everything about the 2020 MiLB season up in the air, teams are finding ways to confront the coronavirus pandemic with expanded offerings and new charitable efforts in the absence of regular-season games in April. (more…)
Blue Wahoos Stadium Protective Netting to be Extended
Protective netting at Blue Wahoos Stadium will be extended the entire length of both baselines, as the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) announce plans for the project. (more…)
Blue Wahoos Nab 2019 Best New Concessions, Best New Food Item Awards
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) enhanced their food service in 2019, with overhauled concession concepts and an extreme menu item known as Crabzilla. (more…)
Blue Wahoos Stadium Upgrades Announced
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) have announced several Blue Wahoos Stadium upgrades, including a re-sodding project and a new 20-foot LED dual video and score board. The renovations are being completed ahead of the upcoming 2019 season. (more…)
Pensacola Blue Wahoos to Donate Team Bus
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) will donate their team bus to charity, and choose a local non-profit organization through a social media giveaway. The Blue Wahoos have used the bus since their inaugural season in 2012 to bring players and staff members throughout the Pensacola community. (more…)
Personnel News: MiLB, Pensacola
We have personnel news to report from Minor League Baseball and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)
Tommy Thrall Joining Reds Broadcast Team
After calling games for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) since 2012, Tommy Thrall will join the Cincinnati Reds broadcast team in 2019. Thrall, who will be a part of the radio broadcasts, joins legendary Reds radio voice Marty Brennaman and the cast of Reds broadcasters for in-game and post-game coverage. (more…)
Blue Wahoos, Twins Announce Affiliation
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) have entered into a new affiliation with the Minnesota Twins, announcing a two-season player development contract (PDC) through 2020. (more…)
Blue Wahoos Shop Affiliation Options
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) are shopping their affiliation options, including a potential renewal with the Cincinnati Reds or an agreement with a new parent club. (more…)
Blue Wahoos to Welcome 2-Millionth Fan
A nice milestone to pass along: the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) will welcome the 2-millionth fan to Blue Wahoos Stadium this weekend, most likely on Sunday. (more…)
Pensacola Legend Appleyard Joins Blue Wahoos Broadcast Team
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) earned some good PR karma by signing 95-year-old John Appleyard, a prominent businessman and historian, to a five-year no-cut contract as a Sunday color radio commentator. (more…)
Derrick Brooks Now Part of Blue Wahoos Ownership
Pro football Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks is now part of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) ownership group, joining two-time Masters Tournament champion Bubba Watson and Quint and Rishy Studer. (more…)