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Endeavour Group Holdings Buys 9 Minor League Teams

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Mike McCann

It was announced today that Endeavour Group Holdings is buying 9 minor league teams: Gwinnett Stripers (Braves AAA), Iowa Cubs (Cubs AAA), Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals AAA), Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Yankees AAA), Mississippi Braves (Braves AA), Hudson Valley Renegades (Yankees High-A), Rome … Continue reading →

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Aberdeen IronBirds vs Rome Braves – June 26, 2021

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Mike McCann

I was finally able to get to my first game of 2021 to see what the post-pandemic minor league baseball experience felt like.  I looked at the IronBirds website ahead of the game and it’s still a little out of … Continue reading →

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Florida Fire Frogs to play in North Port, FL in 2020

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Mike McCann

Somehow I missed this last month, but the Florida Fire Frogs will be playing in North Port, FL for the 2020 season.  The Fire Frogs lost their ability to play at Osceola County Stadium after the 2019 season because it … Continue reading →

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Florida Fire Frogs leaving Kissimmee after 2019 season

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Mike McCann

The Florida Fire Frogs will be relocating after the 2019 season as the site will be turned into a soccer complex.  There has been no official announcement about where the team will move to, but one would have to think … Continue reading →

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Gwinnett Braves Change Name To Gwinnett Stripers

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Mike McCann

The Gwinnett Braves have changed their name to the Gwinnett Stripers.  There are few teams that share their nickname with that of their major league affiliation because it limits the marketing opportunities.  Gwinnett decided that they would be better served … Continue reading →

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New Kissimmee franchise signs PDC with Braves to 2020

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Mike McCann

The new Kissimmee franchise in the Florida State League have signed a player development contract with the Braves to 2020.  There are now 6 PDCs that expire at the end of the season at the High A level. Based on the name the team … Continue reading →

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Wilmington Blue Rocks vs Carolina Mudcats – August 1, 2015

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Mike McCann

I saw the Wilmington Blue Rocks host the Carolina Mudcats on Saturday.  I made sure to get there right as gates opened so I could get my George Brett bobblehead doll.  It’s a nice item, but I wish it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Lynchburg Hillcats vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks – May 11, 2014

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Mike McCann

I saw the Wilmington Blue Rocks take on the Lynchburg Hillcats in what was a very close game.  The Hillcats went up 4-0 after putting up runs in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th innings.  The Blue Rocks came back with … Continue reading →

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