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Minor League attendance still on upswing

Minor League attendance still on upswing

In 2019, 176 teams in 15 leagues combined to draw 41,504,077 fans, a 2.6 percent increase over 2018. The reasons range from new ballparks to promotions and more. The Number Tamer helps sort it out.

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Mounting a charge

No. 94 overall prospect Ryan Mountcastle is battering Grapefruit League hurlers. On Thursday, he had a homer and two doubles, upping his average to .417.
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We're adding @RipkenTheBatDog to our pawster as bat dog fur select games at the DBAP! pic.twitter.com/2MJII2ftaJ
— Durham Bulls (@DurhamBulls) February 28, 2020
🗣 WEST FARGO STAND UP!!@AndyjYoung15 compares the weather in his hometown to what he's enjoying in Scottsdale...#Aceball♠️ | #AllInForAceball | #DbacksSpring pic.twitter.com/Css35IUGoP
— Reno Aces (@Aces) February 28, 2020
Stormin' Gorman springs into action

Not scheduled to start, Nolan Gorman stepped up for the Cardinals with a three-hit effort, collecting a double and three RBIs in a split-squad loss to the Marlins.
An unforgettable '07 series

One Friday night matchup between Lake Elsinore and Lancaster involved two six-hit showings, an ambulance and a 30-0 score. Then things got weirder.
Say cheese

The Lexington Legends have unveiled their first alternate food identity. For a weekend in August, the Royals affiliate will suit up as the Kentucky Beer Cheese.
How do you bake? @Langeliers23 @bradenshewmake pic.twitter.com/ayRSDk8asi
— Kyle Muller (@kylemuller19) February 27, 2020
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Ain't easy being cheesy

Lexington Legends superfan Jessica Wright got a little cheesy with a tattoo of the team's first alternate food identity: Kentucky Beer Cheese.

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MiLB joins Negro Leagues Centennial celebration

Minor League Baseball announced its participation in the national celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of Negro Leagues baseball.
Ambassadors for Change: Destiny Whitmore
Ambassadors for Change: Belicia Montgomery
MiLB opens 2020 FIELD Program applications
Winter Meetings bring women together

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Black History

Integration spread from field to stands

In 1957, integration at Durham Athletic Park -- where African-Americans Bubba Morton and Ted Richardson played for the Bulls -- spread from the field to the stands.
Roberts, Thomas unsung baseball pioneers
Righty Spearman finished what he started
Tugerson made pitch for integration in '53
Robinson first made mark in Minor Leagues

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Diversity & Inclusion

MiLB joins Negro Leagues Centennial celebration

Minor League Baseball announced its participation in the national celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of Negro Leagues baseball.
Ambassadors for Change: Destiny Whitmore
Ambassadors for Change: Belicia Montgomery
MiLB opens 2020 FIELD Program applications
Winter Meetings bring women together

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Black History

Integration spread from field to stands

In 1957, integration at Durham Athletic Park -- where African-Americans Bubba Morton and Ted Richardson played for the Bulls -- spread from the field to the stands.
Roberts, Thomas unsung baseball pioneers
Righty Spearman finished what he started
Tugerson made pitch for integration in '53
Robinson first made mark in Minor Leagues

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Batting Around: The ballpark name game

During the 2019-20 Minor League Baseball offseason, there were a variety of ballpark name changes. Ben Hill recaps that -- and more -- in Batting Around.
When Minor League promos go wrong
Time to move on: Minors' defunct ballparks
New Minor League names, logos for 2020
Batting Around: News for a new decade

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Toolshed: Twins' Larnach cleared for launch

After a successful first full season, No. 81 overall prospect Trevor Larnach could unlock even more power in 2020, helping his chances of joining a Twins team that set a record last year for home runs.
2020 Prospect Projections: AL West rookies
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