Fans jockey for autographs at the Peoria-Kane County game at Wrigley last year. (Craig Watson Photography)
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 >
MiLB.com's Benjamin Hill keeps tabs on everything from team logo changes to the latest promotions with his Minor League business blog. More >
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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After a 40-year association, Executive Vice President Bill Valentine has announced his retirement from the Arkansas Travelers. More >
A group led by Bobby Brett and his brother, Hall of Famer George Brett, are taking over the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. More >
The Portland Sea Dogs and Pawtucket Red Sox will return to play in the fourth annual Futures at Fenway doubleheader in 2009. More >
| 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. |
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 |
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 |