Things are looking up for the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as attendance has spiked over the past two seasons under team president Eric Edelstein, resulting in one of the better turnaround stories in Minor League Baseball. (more…)
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Aces look to add pro soccer in 2017
The Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are negotiating to bring a pro United Soccer League (USL) team to Aces Ballpark for 2017 and beyond, as another baseball team looks to add soccer to the mix. (more…)
Attendance records fall by wayside Independence Day weekend
A number of teams set attendance records over the weekend:Â Greensboro Grasshoppers, Fort Wayne TinCaps, Clearwater Threshers, South Bend Cubs, Reno Aces, Hillsboro Hops and Greeneville Astros. (more…)
Attendance news in Winston-Salem, Reno
We have more reports of early-season attendance success coming in. Today’s news involves the Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) and the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Louisville Bats sale finalized
The sale of the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) is final, with MC Sports Acquisition LLC, led by Stuart and Jerry Katzoff, closing on the purchase. (more…)
Aces property-tax deal on horizon?
The issue of back property taxes — a cloud hanging over the finances of the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Aces Ballpark and Washoe County — may be settled in a deal negotiated by team owners, developers and county officials. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Minor Leagues Go to the Dogs
Minor League Baseball is turning into a dog’s world, thanks to a multitude of Bark in the Park promotions and dogs featured as mascots and bat dogs. This third installment of Promotions Watch covers the canines at the ballpark. (more…)
The Week That Was: Feb. 1, 2015
MLB in Montreal, personnel news across Minor League Baseball and an update on a new Oakland A’s ballpark were the most popular stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
Aces finances under Reno’s scrutiny again
The ongoing issues between the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the city over Aces Ballpark financing and back property taxes have surfaced again, with team management set to address them in February. (more…)
Louisville Bats sold to Katzoffs; current owners maintain interest
Manhattan Capital Sports Acquisition LLC, headed by Stuart and Jerry Katzoff, is buying a majority interest in the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League), with existing owners retaining a share of the team. (more…)
Crunching the 2014 MiLB attendance numbers
Last Friday we ran the raw numbers for 2014 Minor League Baseball attendance by league, total and average. Today we put some of those numbers into perspective. You can find the three listings here: 2014 Affiliated Attendance by Average 2014 Affiliated Attendance by Total 2014 Affiliated Attendance by League We’ve broken down the numbers one […]
Ten tossed after Aces/Isotopes brawl
It was an epic baseball brawl in the Pacific Coast League, with nine players and Aces manager Phil Nevin tossed after a benches-clearing incident between Reno and the Albuquerque Isotopes Saturday night. Tensions had been rising between the two squads since an incident Friday night, when Isotopes third baseman Erisbel Arruebarrena took his time circling […]
Personnel news in Reno, Clinton, Winston-Salem
We have broadcast/personnel news from the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Clinton LumberKings (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League). In Clinton, Cheyne Reiter is the new Voice of the LumberKIngs, replacing Chad Seely, who is moving on to the Reno Aces as Communications Manager. Seely, […]