Planning continues on a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League) ballpark in North Augusta’s Project Jackson, as the final lineup for retail, residential and hotel space in the mixed-use development comes closer. (more…)
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Downtown Kannapolis Master Plan Calls for New Ballpark
A new downtown master plan calls for a new Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) ballpark on one end and a new performing-arts center on the other end, in a study directed by the Development Finance Initiative. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Low-A, Second Round
Our Best of the Ballparks contest continues this week with the second round of voting in Low-A facilities, as fans select the best of the Midwest and South Atlantic leagues. And we want your vote! (more…)
Suns, Hagerstown Share Cost of Upgrades
To spruce up aging Municipal Stadium, the Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) partnered with the City of Hagerstown for a series of upgrades. (more…)
Tourists Unveil “Beer City” Unis
Adding a new wrinkle to the specialty jersey trend, the Asheville Tourists (Low A; Sally League) will become the Beer City Tourists on June 2. It is fitting that the Tourists are delivering this concept, as both the team and the City of Asheville are a perfect fit for this promotion. (more…)
BlueClaws Extend Lease Through 2055
When you have a good thing, you might as well keep it going. In the case of the Lakewood BlueClaws (Low A; Sally League) and Lakewood Township, their fruitful partnership is continuing for decades, as the BlueClaws have signed a lease extension to remain at FirstEnergy Park through 2055. (more…)
Segra Park / Columbia Fireflies
With a unique setting and a stunning design, Segra Park, new home of the Columbia Fireflies, had a strong debut last night. But the most important takeaway will be seen over time, as the ballpark is a catalyst for development in South Carolina’s capital city. (more…)
Holy City Jerseys Debuting Tonight
When the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) take the field at 5:05 this evening, they will debut their new Holy City jerseys. (more…)
Grasshoppers Launch Fundraising Initiative
To jump start a season-long fundraising initiative, the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) have pledged $10,000 to support the Thanksgiving/Holiday Fund. (more…)
Kannapolis: We’ll Take Year to Map New Ballpark Plan
With new owners taking over the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League), the Kannapolis City Council will take up to a year to decide whether to move forward on a new downtown ballpark. (more…)
Intimidators Sold to Reese Smith III
We have a sale in Minor League Baseball to report: the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) are being sold to a group headed by veteran MiLB operator Reese Smith III, as Smith Family Baseball departs MiLB. (more…)
Painter Named Hagerstown Suns GM
The Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) have hired a new general manager, selecting Travis Painter to serve in that role. Painter, who is accepting his first GM position in the minors, arrives from the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League), where he had spent the past two seasons as the assistant general manager of baseball operations. (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 […]