Though a development is years away, the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) and the City of Knoxville have discussed a new ballpark, according to recently uncovered emails. (more…)
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Suns, Marlins Extend PDC Through 2020
The affiliation between the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) and the Miami Marlins will continue, as the teams have agreed to a player development contract (PDC) extension. At four years, the new agreement assures that the affiliation will continue through the 2020 season. (more…)
Southern League Announces Award Winners
The Southern League has announced the winners of its annual Executive awards. This year’s slate features multiple awards for several teams, including the Birmingham Barons, Tennessee Smokies, Jackson Generals, and Pensacola Blue Wahoos. (more…)
Chris Allen Honored by Southern League
The Southern League has honored Tennessee Smokies president and COO Chris Allen, naming him the league’s Outstanding Employee of the Year for 2016. This marks the first time that time that Allen has received the award. (more…)
Blue Wahoos Stadium Opens for Football
Already established as a fine Minor League Baseball venue, Pensacola’s Blue Wahoos Stadium got its first crack at hosting football on Saturday. By many measures, the game was a success. (more…)
No Imminent Plans for New Smokies Ballpark
In the aftermath of a land acquisition in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) owner Randy Boyd says that no new ballpark talks are on the table. (more…)
2016 Affiliated Attendance by League
With the Minor League Baseball season ending last night, it’s time to tally the 2016 season attendance numbers. We begin a series of stories today with a listing of MiLB attendance by league. (more…)
Suns Achieve Attendance Milestones
A variety of attendance records and milestones were accomplished by the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) in 2016. This season was a significant one for the Suns, as it was the first under owner Ken Babby, who made changes to the front office and the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville after taking over last September. (more…)
Tennessee Smokies Set Attendance Record
On Monday, the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) set a franchise record for total attendance in a single season. That record was broken when the 283,039th fan entered the ballpark, surpassing the previous high of 283,038 that was set in 2014. (more…)
Miss Gravy to Retire
The Montgomery Biscuits (Class AA; Southern League) are saying goodbye to their beloved mascot, as Miss Gravy, The Dutchess of Pork is set to retire at the end of this season. She will serve her final games September 1-2. (more…)
Willie Mays Sculpture to be Placed at Regions Field
A sculpture of Willie Mays will be installed at Regions Field, home of the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League). (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…)
Best of the Ballparks, Double-A: Blue Wahoos Stadium
The results are in for Best of the Ballparks for Double-A facilities: Blue Wahoos Stadium, home of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, by a slim margin over fellow Southern League facility Regions Field, home of the Birmingham Barons. (more…)