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This is the MiLB team that Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is going to rebrand

@BensBiz
May 19, 2025

On May 4, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” featured an in-depth segment on Minor League Baseball promotions, which concluded with an offer that teams couldn’t refuse. “We are willing to use all our resources and stupidity to give one Minor League Baseball team a total rebrand,” said Oliver. “We

Big dreams, mind-bending burgers and Minors history with the Reading Fightin Phils

@BensBiz
May 16, 2025

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.

Here are the wildest stats and plays from the first month of the MiLB season

@BensBiz
May 9, 2025

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.

John Oliver wants to rename a Minor League Baseball team

@BensBiz
May 8, 2025

The past, present and future are about to collide: "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" wants to rebrand a Minor League Baseball team. This wholly unexpected offer was announced during Sunday night's episode of the long-running HBO program. Following segments on more serious topics -- usually the show's focus, albeit

5 Minor League promos that John Oliver hilariously highlighted on Last Week Tonight

@BensBiz
May 8, 2025

On the HBO show “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” the titular host provides his take on issues affecting America and the world at large. May 4’s episode featured a lengthy segment on the most important issue of the day: Minor League Baseball promotions. Over the course of 11 minutes

Check out the best -- and wackiest -- Minor League promos happening in May

@BensBiz
May 2, 2025

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.

New ballparks highlight 2025 MiLB road trip stops

@BensBiz
April 25, 2025

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.

The first ballpark where Jackie made history (and it's still active)

@BensBiz
April 15, 2025

A version of this story originally appeared on MiLB.com in 2018. We present it here as Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day.

Here's how a High-A team wound up hosting a prom -- during a game!

@BensBiz
April 11, 2025

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from his newsletter is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.

Check out the best Minor League promos of opening week

@BensBiz
April 4, 2025

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from his newsletter is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.

Here's everything to know about MiLB Opening Day part 2

@JoeTrezz and @BensBiz and @SamDykstraMiLB
April 3, 2025

With Major League and Triple-A Opening Days in the books, the spotlight can fall on the rest of the Minor Leagues.

Minors team's milk-soaked hot dog is fake -- but the donut meatloaf sando is all too real

@BensBiz
April 2, 2025

On Wednesday afternoon the Hartford Yard Goats unveiled "new REAL concession items for the season." The Double-A Colorado Rockies affiliate emphasized the "real" because, the week prior, they immersed themselves in a prank. Farewell, Float Your Goat, we never knew ye. It was always a joke, but so many wanted

These 15 moments led to season No. 15 of Minor League road trips

@BensBiz
March 28, 2025

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from his newsletter is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.

Everything you need to know for Triple-A Opening Day

@JoeTrezz and @BensBiz and @SamDykstraMiLB
March 27, 2025

First, there was big league Opening Day. Now it's Triple-A's turn to take the spotlight. The Minor League season opens Friday when the Triple-A International League and Pacific Coast League seasons get underway for the first of MiLB’s two Opening Days. And right out of the gates, several of baseball's

Take a look at MiLB's 8 new Copa de la Diversión teams coming in 2025

@BensBiz
March 21, 2025

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from his newsletter is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.

Fans in this Minor League town are hungry for ... the Spicy Meatballs?!?

@BensBiz
March 14, 2025

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from his newsletter is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.

Minors radio legend exits the booth in Birmingham

@BensBiz
March 7, 2025

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from his newsletter is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.

Space Potatoes? Hooch Pooches? Check out these new alternate identities

@BensBiz
February 28, 2025

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from his newsletter is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.

Arkansas-based Mariners affiliate to honor legacy of the Little Rock Nine 

@BensBiz
February 17, 2025

The Little Rock Nine sounds like it could be the name of a baseball team playing in Arkansas' capital city, and for three nights during the 2025 season, it will be. The story behind the name transcends baseball, however. From Aug. 21-23, the Arkansas Travelers -- Seattle's Double-A affiliate --

Leaf Peepers? Thunder Chickens?! Coming to the Minors this year

@BensBiz
February 14, 2025

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from his newsletter is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.

Check out the newest Minor League team logos for 2025

@BensBiz
February 7, 2025

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from his newsletter is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.

How a Black pitcher's brief PCL stint in 1916 generated a historic card

Canadian pitcher was first black man on a baseball card
@BensBiz
February 6, 2025

A version of this story originally appeared on MiLB.com in 2010. We present it here once more as Minor League Baseball celebrates Black History Month with stories of Black baseball pioneers.

Fowler: A 19th-century baseball pioneer

Fleet-footed black player made his Minor League debut in 1878
@BensBiz
February 1, 2025

A version of this story originally appeared on MiLB.com in 2006. We present it here once more as Minor League Baseball celebrates Black History Month with stories of Black baseball pioneers.

Here's how Jackie Robinson fueled Montreal to a Minor League title in 1946

@BensBiz
February 1, 2025

A version of this story originally appeared on MiLB.com in 2006. We present it here once more as Minor League Baseball celebrates Black History Month with stories of Black baseball pioneers.

Hooks have a new look -- and more -- on the line for 20th season

@BensBiz
January 31, 2025

In advance of a milestone season at Whataburger Field, the Corpus Christi Hooks are making a change. The Houston Astros' Double-A affiliate unveiled new logos and uniforms on Friday evening, marking the first time they have significantly altered their look since debuting in 2005. According to Hooks general manager Brady