In the best Minor League baseball marketing television spots, teams create unique ads that not only promote their brand but connect it to the community. We highlight the best in our Ballpark Digest annual awards for 2018 Marketing TV Spot of the Year (more…)
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River Bandits, Astros Extend Affiliation
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) and the Houston Astros extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
River Bandits to Offer 100 First Pitches Tuesday
As part of a promotion on Tuesday, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) will offer 100 fans the opportunity to throw a ceremonial first pitch. (more…)
Quad Cities River Bandits Award Bandit Scholars For 2018
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) announced the three scholarship winners for the Bandit Scholars program during Saturday’s game at Modern Woodmen Park. (more…)
Jonathan Harris New Main Street Baseball COO
Main Street Baseball, owner of four Minor League Baseball teams, announced the hiring of Jonathan Harris as Chief Operating Officer (COO), a new position for the firm. (more…)
Modern Woodmen Park Prepped for Flood Crest
Despite predictions for a Mississippi River flood crest this week, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) should play their homestand as scheduled, thanks to work completed at Modern Woodmen Park. (more…)
River Bandits Nab 2017 Fields of Excellence Award
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) have claimed a notable honor, as they have been named a winner of the Pioneer Athletics 2017 Fields of Excellence Award. The work of Head Groundskeeper Andrew Marking and his staff on Modern Woodmen Park’s playing surface, was chosen from a large pool of athletic fields from around […]
Iowa MiLB Teams Help Repair Field of Dreams
Thanks to an effort that includes volunteers from four Iowa-based Minor League Baseball clubs, work has taken place to repair the Field of Dreams site. (more…)
River Bandits Donate $100,000 to Genesis Foundation
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) have fulfilled their $100,000 pledge to the Genesis Foundation, as the team presented its donation on Wednesday. That donation includes 100% of all profits from the Genesis Kidz Koaster as well as fifty cents from each wide of the Ferris Wheel, Drop-N-Twist, Spinning Bumper Cars, Kiddie Train, and River […]
Black Hawk College Added to Bandit Scholars Program
Black Hawk College has been added to Bandit Scholars, the scholarship program from the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Best Ballpark Improvement (Under $1M): Modern Woodmen Park Amusements
In a ballpark already known for a Ferris Wheel and other amusements, it takes a lot to stand out. The Quad Cities River Bandits added another set of unique amusements to a formerly dead part of Modern Woodmen Park, earning Ballpark Digest’s 2017 Award for Best Ballpark Improvement Under $1 Million. (more…)
2017 Best Charity: Quad Cities River Bandits
It’s a big week for the folks in Davenport, IA, as the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) have special reason to enjoy the World Series this year. (more…)
It’s Modern Woodmen Park for 10 More Years
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) and fraternal financial services organization Modern Woodmen of America extended their naming-rights deal another 10 years for the downtown Davenport ballpark. (more…)