With turf going down today and ballpark seats installed, MGM Park, the new home of the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League), is on schedule to be ready for occupancy June 1. (more…)
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Pensacola Blue Wahoos: 1M fans strong
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) are approaching a big milestone, with the one millionth fan at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium expected to enter the turnstiles tonight. (more…)
Barons set Sunday attendance record
Another milestone to note: the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) set a record for attendance at a Sunday game, with 7,053 fans in attendance at Regions Field. (more…)
Smokies Park / Tennessee Smokies
With the makeover of Smokies Park the last two years, the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) have positioned the facility as “America’s Friendliest Ballpark.” The label fits, as the franchise continues a needed ballpark refreshing. (more…)
Birmingham settles Regions Field overruns
The city of Birmingham has reached a settlement with contractors on unanticipated construction costs on Regions Field, home of the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)
Engel Stadium’s new life: UTC intramural complex
Engel Stadium, a grand dame of the ballpark world and former home of the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League), will see new life as home for University of Tennessee-Chattanooga intramural sports. (more…)
Biloxi Shuckers debut a success
Another first game to note: the Biloxi Shuckers debut last night at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, home of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (both Class AA; Southern League), was a success for both teams: a sellout crowd watched the Shuckers’ first win. (more…)
Bubba influences in Pensacola for 2015
The addition of Bubba Watson to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) ownership is leading to changes at the team’s home, Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, for the 2015 season. (more…)
Seats installed at Biloxi’s MGM Park
Seats are currently being installed at MGM Park, new home of the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League), as the lease is clarified to define exactly when the ballpark can open. (more…)
Ovations to run MGM Park concessions
No surprise here: Ovations Food Services will run concessions at MGM Park, home of the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League), for the 2015 season and beyond. (more…)
Lookouts unveil 2015 changes, ballpark upgrades
The Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) showcased a new Presenting Partner — FSG Bank — and unveiled upgrades to AT&T Field for the 2015 season in the first big announcement by new owners. (more…)
Shuckers pledge $925,000 toward ballpark work
MGM Park should open in June after the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) and Overtime Sports pledged at least $925,000 toward construction costs. (more…)
Lookouts to unveil 2015 changes
With a new ownership group in place, the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) will be unveiling upgrades to AT&T Field on Thursday. (more…)