Fans jockey for autographs at the Peoria-Kane County game at Wrigley last year. (Craig Watson Photography)
March 27, 2009
Major impact on Minor League teams
Minor Leaguers aren't the only ones who benefit from playing on the big league stage. Their teams also capitalize on a day in "The Show," sometimes financially but always promotionally, as they are able bring Minor League antics to a Major League environment. More >
Cracked Bats
News from around the Minors
MiLB.com's Benjamin Hill keeps tabs on everything from team logo changes to the latest promotions with his Minor League business blog. More >
The Brooklyn Cyclones
In this, the final installment of "At Home With," we visit the New York-Penn League's Brooklyn Cyclones. Nestled between roller coasters, ferris wheels and the boardwalk, the Cyclones -- who rank among the top drawing teams in all of Minors -- keep ushering fans through the KeySpan Park turnstiles on Coney Island with a perfect combination of baseball and entertainment.
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Faces On The Farm
Valentine retires from Arkansas
After a 40-year association, Executive Vice President Bill Valentine has announced his retirement from the Arkansas Travelers. More >
Brett brothers to purchase Quakes
A group led by Bobby Brett and his brother, Hall of Famer George Brett, are taking over the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. More >
Red Sox set Futures at Fenway
The Portland Sea Dogs and Pawtucket Red Sox will return to play in the fourth annual Futures at Fenway doubleheader in 2009. More >
Team Of The Week
Opening Day
On April 9 fans will pack ballparks around the country as Minor League Baseball kicks off the 2009 regular season.
| 04/09/09 | Opening Day (full-season leagues) |
| 04/16/09 | Parkview Field opening, Fort Wayne, IND |
| 04/17/09 | Bowling Green home opener |
| 04/17/09 | Gwinnett Braves home opener |
| 04/17/09 | Reno Aces home opener |
| 04/18/09 | Huntington Park opening, Columbus, OH |
| 04/23/09 | Winston-Salem stadium opening |
| 06/20/09 | FSL All-Star Game, Ft. Myers, Fla. |
| 06/23/09 | MWL All-Star Game, Clinton, Iowa |
| 06/23/09 | SAL All-Star Game, Charleston, W.Va. |
| 07/12/09 | Futures Game, St. Louis |
| 07/13/09 | SL All-Star Game, Birmingham, Ala. |
| 07/15/09 | Triple-A All-Star Game, Portland, Ore. |
Minor League Statistical Leaders
2008 events
Below are the 2008 attendances for each MiLB event held at an MLB park, as well as the average per-game attendance for each affiliate involved.
| Event/Team | Att. |
| Futures at Fenway | 36,234 |
| Lowell | 5,394 |
| Pawtucket | 8,931 |
| Road to Wrigley | 32,103 |
| Peoria | 4,241 |
| Storm @ Petco | 24, 563 |
| Lake Elsinore | 3,344 |
2009 events
Below is a schedule of the Minor League games that will be held at a Major League Baseball stadium during the 2009 season.
| Event | Date |
| Border Battle (Mil.) | 04/24 |
| WIS vs. PEO | |
| Storm @ Petco | 06/02 |
| LE vs. RCQ | |
| Futures at Fenway | 08/08 |
| POR vs. BOW | |
| PAW vs. NOR | |
| Road to Wrigley | 08/09 |
| IOW vs. LV |