Upsets were the order of the day in our Best of the Ballparks 2016 voting for Low-A facilities as we asked fans to choose their favorite Midwest League and South Atlantic League ballparks from our final eight selections. (more…)
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Best of the Ballparks 2016: Third Round, Low-A
It’s time for the next round of Best of the Ballparks 2016 voting, as we ask fans to choose their favorite Midwest League and South Atlantic League ballparks from our final eight selections. (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…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Low-A; First Round
Our most popular promotion ever is back, as we’re asking fans to vote on their favorite ballparks in the Best of the Ballparks contest! We continue the voting today with the first round of polling on Low-A ballparks in the Midwest League and the South Atlantic League. (more…)
Love and Theft to Appear at Redneck Night
The West Virginia Power (Low A; Sally League) have released details for the fifth annual Redneck Night, which will be highlighted by an appearance from Love and Theft. On May 28, the award-winning Nashville recording artists will play both a pre and post-game concert at Appalachian Power Park, adding some excitement for this year’s Redneck Night. (more…)
Personnel News: St. Paul, Charleston
We have some personnel news to report from the Goldklang Group, as St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) assistant general manager Scott Bush is now the group’s senior vice president of business development. As part of that move, the Saints are promoting Tyson Jeffers to director of corporate sales. (more…)
RiverDogs Reveal Details on New Club Area
Though it will not open until 2017, the club level expansion at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park is taking shape, as the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; South Atlantic League) released a few details over the weekend. (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…)
Mason is Fireflies’ New Mascot
We have a new mascot for the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League): Mason. (more…)
New Role in Greensboro for Miss Babe Ruth
Always a fixture at NewBridge Bank Park, Miss Babe Ruth has accepted a new role with the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) after retiring as bat dog. The Grasshoppers announced today that Miss Babe Ruth is now the special assistant to the team president. (more…)
Promotions Watch: MiLB Bobbleheads
For years, bobbleheads have been promotional staples around Minor League Baseball. This year will be no exception, as bobblehead giveaways are featured on most schedules, with many teams taking unique approaches. This week’s Promotions Watch looks at a few bobblehead nights around the minors, featuring players, local celebrities, movie characters, and more. (more…)
Rock Climbing Wall Coming to Lexington
Following a contest with a local school, the Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League) will install a rock climbing wall at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. As part of their Stache Tank competition, the Legends accepted design submissions from teams at the STEAM Academy in Lexington, with the winning entry coming from a group of six students. (more…)
RiverDogs Introduce New Food Options
Already a ballpark that is known for its unique food selection, Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park will have even more options this year. The Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) have unveiled a new slate of menu items that tap into the local culinary scene, and bring a diverse slate of offerings to the ballpark. (more…)