Dave Heller, owner of two MiLB teams and a newly independent Pioneer League squad, joins Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard to discuss his approach to fun at the ballpark and MiLB’s makeover in this week’s Ballpark Digest Chat. (more…)
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Royals add Quad Cities, Columbia as affiliates
The Kansas City Royals have invited the Quad Cities River Bandits and Columbia Fireflies as new affiliates, and the Omaha Storm Chasers and Northwest Arkansas Naturals as returning farm teams. (more…)
MiLB Teams Lose Non-Gameday Events Amid Pandemic
The loss of regular-season games is not the only challenge facing Minor League Baseball teams, as non-gameday events are also scrapped in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Personnel News: Quad Cities, Carolina
We have personnel news to report from the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) and the Carolina Mudcats (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
2019 Commitment to Charity Award: Quad Cities River Bandits
During a time of need, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) stepped up in a big way to help flood relief efforts, earning the 2019 Commitment to Charity Award in the annual Ballpark Digest awards. (more…)
River Bandits Name Joe Kubly General Manager
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) have named Joe Kubly their General Manager, as he will take over the post later this month. Kubly, who served as the Bandits Director of Sales and Ticketing in 2014 and 2015, has been the President of the Grand Junction Rockies (Rookie; Pioneer League) since 2016. (more…)
River Bandits, Genesis Donating $100K to Local Flood Relief Efforts
On Wednesday, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) and Genesis Health System announced a $100,000 donation that will go toward local flood relief efforts. (more…)
Solar Panels Installed at Modern Woodmen Park
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) have partnered with Century Electric and Solar to add a small solar farm on the roof of Modern Woodmen Park. The 58-panel array, paid for without any city or state money, is located on the roof of the suite level on the third base side. (more…)
River Bandits June 4-6 Home Series Shifting to Peoria
Due to high water surrounding Modern Woodmen Park, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) are shifting a June 4-6 home series against the Peoria Chiefs to Peoria’s Dozer Park. The ballpark remains unaffected by the flood waters, but due to the recent flooding across River Drive there is no unimpeded access for fans, players and staff. (more…)
River Bandits Prep for Modern Woodmen Park Return
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) are settling back into Modern Woodmen Park, eager to welcome fans after losing many early-season home dates because of flooding issues. (more…)
Flooding Forces Cancellation of River Bandits Series
The Low-A Midwest League has cancelled an upcoming series at Modern Woodmen Park, as Mississippi River flooding is once again altering Quad Cities River Bandits home games. (more…)
River Bandits Shift May 6-8 Home Series
Flooding around Modern Woodmen Park has forced the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) to shift another home series, as their May 6-8 set will be played at the University of Iowa. (more…)
River Bandits Could be Closer to Returning Home
With a plan to access Modern Woodmen Park taking shape, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) could return this week after initial home games were moved because of flooding. (more…)