The Lakewood BlueClaws (Low A; Sally League) are continuing their relationship with the Philadelphia Phillies, as the two sides have reached a player development contract (PDC) extension. This four-year pact keeps the two teams paired through the 2020 season. (more…)
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On August 20: The Jeansboro Grasshoppers
As part of a partnership with Wrangler, the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) will play as the Jeansboro Grasshoppers on August 20. (more…)
2018 Opening for New GreenJackets Ballpark
As expected, a new ballpark for the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League) and the adjacent Project Jackson in North Augusta, SC will not be ready until 2018. (more…)
BlueClaws to Wear Cat Jerseys on CATurday
The Lakewood BlueClaws (Low A; Sally League) are taking pet night at the ballpark to another level, as they will sport cat jerseys this Saturday at FirstEnergy Park. (more…)
GreenJackets Hint at 2018 Opening for New Ballpark
With no firm construction timeline set for a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League) ballpark, team officials are considering a 2018 opening. (more…)
Fireflies to Set Columbia Attendance Record
After setting a single-game attendance mark on Monday, the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) will break another record on Tuesday, when they claim Columbia’s single-season attendance record. (more…)
Greensboro to Host 2018 SAL All-Star Game
A site for the 2018 South Atlantic League All-Star Game has been announced, as the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) will host the event. The contest is set to be played at NewBridge Bank Park on Tuesday, June 19. (more…)
All-Star Games Abound in June
This week marks the halfway point for several minor leagues, meaning attention can now be turned to All-Star Games. While these mid-season contests showcase the best prospects around baseball, they can also serve to highlight some of the notable ballparks around Minor League Baseball. (more…)
RiverDogs Help Advance the Conversation
The Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) have been ahead of the times when it comes to diversity, having previously hosted salutes to the Negro Leagues, the 1955 Cannon Street Little League team who were refused the right to play baseball due to racism, and Hall Of Famer Larry Doby, the second African-American (more…)
Mid-2017 Opening Possible for New GreenJackets Ballpark
Construction on a new ballpark in North August, SC for the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League) could take at least 14 months, thus eliminating a potential April 2017 opening. However, local officials are not ruling out the possibility that the GreenJackets move into the ballpark during the summer. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016, Low-A: Parkview Field
With voting wrapping up over the weekend, we have our first winner in the Best of the Ballparks 2016 fan vote: Parkview Field, home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps, has been chosen by readers as the best Low-A facility. (more…)
Legends’ Redmon Inducted to SAL Hall of Fame
Instrumental in the founding and early success of the Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League), Brad Redmon will be enshrined in the South Atlantic League‘s Hall of Fame. Redmon, the sole member of this year’s class, will be inducted as part of the pre-game festivities for the All-Star Game at Whitaker Bank Park on June 21. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Finals, Low-A
And then there two, as fans chose a classic MiLB ballpark where Ty Cobb once played and a newer state-of-the-art facility to pair off in the final round of voting for Best of the Ballparks 2016 in Low-A affiliated ball. (more…)