Following his role in Sunday’s brawl between the Texas Rangers and the Toronto Blue Jays, the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) are introducing a drink in honor of Rougned Odor. (more…)
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Best of the Ballparks 2016: Double-A, Second Round
Our Best of the Ballparks contest continues this week with the second round of voting in Double-A facilities, as fans select the best of the Eastern, Southern and Texas leagues. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Double-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 Double-A ballparks in the Eastern League, the Southern League and the Texas League. (more…)
Frisco’s Lazy River Slated to Open June 11
As the city of Frisco (TX) continues to grow and evolve, construction crews can be seen all over town including Dr Pepper Ballpark, home of the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Amarillo Officials Look at Hotel Taxes for Ballpark Construction
A new Amarillo ballpark for a relocating affiliated Texas League team could be partially funded by $36 million in hotel taxes, leaving the city to fund a $8 million gap partly with money already in city coffers. (more…)
Naturals, Royals Sign PDC Extension
One longtime affiliation is set to continue, as the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League) are extending their relationship with the Kansas City Royals. (more…)
Elmore Sports Group Confirms Potential Sky Sox Move to San Antonio
Elmore Sports Group confirmed the potential move of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) to a new downtown San Antonio ballpark, while also promising to keep baseball in town with a lower-level team. (more…)
Colorado Springs Sky Sox To San Antonio? Maybe
Elmore Sports Group isn’t closing the door on moving the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) to a new downtown San Antonio ballpark, according to a statement from the team. (more…)
San Antonio Triple-A Announcement Expected
A plan to bring a Triple-A Pacific Coast League team to a new downtown San Antonio ballpark is expected to be announced next week by Elmore Sports Group, owner of the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Personnel News in Frisco, Quad Cities
We have personnel news to report from the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) and the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League). (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…)
New Amarillo Ballpark Cost: $48.4 Million
The cost of a new Amarillo ballpark could be $48.4 million — as opposed to the original $32 million estimate for an independent ballpark — if the city wants to attract affiliated baseball. (more…)
Repairs to Dickey-Stephens Park Ahead of Schedule
The repair of sinkholes in the outfield of Dickey-Stephens Park, home of the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League), is running ahead of schedule and should be completed well before the start of the regular season. (more…)