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What becomes of a ballpark once a team leaves?

What becomes of a ballpark once a team leaves?

In Batting Around, Ben Hill looks at the post-Minors' fate of ballparks across the country. Some are disappearing, while others live on in new ways.

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It's time

Manager Charlie Montoyo called it "a big moment for the ... Blue Jays" after the team promoted top overall prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from Triple-A Buffalo.
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That's one way to end a game

Quad Cities finishes off a 4-1 victory at Peoria by turning its first triple play since August 2013.
Heliot Ramos coming out of the game here in San Jose. Looked to injure his left knee. Was hit by a pitch there earlier in the game & seemed to tweak it on a swing later. Just doubled and looked fine running to second, but clearly in some pain after and is coming out.
— Joe Ritzo (@JoeRitzo) April 25, 2019
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Franco clocks first Class A homer

Top Rays prospect Wander Franco shows off a sweet swing from the left side with his first Midwest League homer for Bowling Green.
The Carolina League's @salemredsox made history last night when the Minors' first all-female broadcast booth called its first game. https://t.co/7h4dKbHtJ1 pic.twitter.com/uSIsxmGNjc
— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) April 24, 2019
. @GreenvilleDrive to dedicate the Fluor FIeld press box in honor of Ed Jenson, the team's first play-by-play broadcaster who passed away Tuesday. https://t.co/7FwzxUXPzR pic.twitter.com/C6utQmFj8f
— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) April 24, 2019
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Hoerner smoked by a pitch

Another top prospect departed with an apparent injury Tuesday. Tennessee's Nico Hoerner -- the No. 95 overall prospect -- was plunked by Chattanooga's Tejay Antone.
Mize continues to amaze

Top Tigers prospect Casey Mize allowed one hit over a career-high eight scoreless innings to lead Class A Advanced Lakeland to a 4-1 win over St. Lucie.

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Peoria's Gorman beats the shift

Peoria's Gorman beats the shift

APR 25, 2019 | 00:19

SmokiesCenter: 4/23 vs Chattanooga

SmokiesCenter: 4/23 vs Chattanooga

APR 24, 2019 | 01:43

Red Wings starter Lewis Thorpe notches 12th K

Red Wings starter Lewis Thorpe notches 12th K

APR 24, 2019 | 00:25

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Diversity & Inclusion

Ambassadors for Change: Mike Abramson

This feature series spotlights the people and programs that champion diversity and inclusion in Minor League Baseball. This week we profile Yard Goats' general manager Mike Abramson.
Ambassadors for Change: Women in Baseball initiative
Ambassadors for Change: Ashley Paxton
Ambassadors for Change: Emily Jaenson
Ambassadors for Change: Sydney Glover

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Top Prospects

Kieboom keeps crushing for Grizzlies

Top Washington Nationals prospect Carter Kieboom homered and doubled Wednesday as Triple-A Fresno knocked off Reno, 9-5. He's batting .379 this season.
Bandits turn game-ending triple play
Vlad Jr. officially coming to Major Leagues
Vlad Jr., Biggio power up for Bisons
Rolison shines vs. Gore in Cal debut

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Organization All-Stars

Kieboom leads charge for Nats All-Stars

Shortstop Carter Kieboom, MLB.com's No. 37 overall prospect, impressed with an .801 OPS across two levels and cemented his place as a Nationals Organization All-Star.
Blue Jays system ready to make an impact
Fast-rising Gorman leads Cards All-Stars
Franco, McKay shine brightly for Rays
White stands tall among Mariners All-Stars

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Arizona Fall League

AFL to begin earlier, open up player pool

Major League Baseball announced big changes to the Arizona Fall League for the 2019 season, including moving up the schedule and opening up the roster restrictions.
Davidson's moonshot secures AFL title for Peoria
Top prospects vie for Fall League title
Whitley dominates in final AFL start
The Show Before the Show: Episode 185

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Ben's Biz

Batting Around: New eras and abandonment

In Batting Around, Ben Hill looks at the post-Minors' fate of ballparks across the country. Some are disappearing, while some will live on in new ways.
On the Road: Amarillo, El Paso and the ABQ
Promo Preview: Omaha joke becomes reality
On the Road 2019: Woodpeckers and more
'Almost Yankees' chronicles Columbus club

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Toolshed

Toolshed: Teams taking spotlight early on

With the first couple weeks of the 2019 season in the books, Toolshed looks at the lineups, pitching staffs and overall rosters that already grabbing plenty of attention across the Minor Leagues.
Toolshed: Top 10 Vlad Jr. moments
Toolshed: Murphy making good for Jays
Toolshed: Top prospects getting early jumps
Toolshed: Tigers' Hill back on upswing

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