Ben's Biz: Triple-A promotional night highlights
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Ben's Biz: Spokane pays tribute to King Carl
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Ben's Biz: Loons ready to 'party in slow motion'
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Winston-Salem unveils alternate identity
Tobacco Beetles, the Winston-Salem Dash’s new alternate identity, pays tribute to one of the region’s most notorious pests. Smoke ‘em if you’ve got ‘em. The Dash, the High-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, are one of Minor League Baseball’s longest continuously operating teams. The franchise was established in 1945
Triple-A Jacksonville celebrates public domain
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Bowling Green reveals Cavemen identity
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Father of Niners' QB had a Purdy good MiLB career
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Claxton created an accidental legacy
This article was first published on Feb. 22, 2010.
From the Minor Leagues to the Super Bowl
The first Super Bowl took place on Jan. 15, 1967, when the Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs. The Packers won the Super Bowl again the following season, this time over the Oakland Raiders. Tom Brown was a member of both those Packers teams, as well the 1965
A salute to five International League heroes
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Shuckers celebrating Mardi Gras as King Cakes
Carnival season is in full swing and Mardi Gras is imminent. On Wednesday evening the Biloxi Shuckers joined their region's ongoing celebrations by parading out a new alternate identity: the King Cakes. King cakes are a carnival season staple, traditionally consumed in the approximately five-week period between King's Day (hence
Serving up Minors' tastiest alternate identities
Over the last decade, Minor League Baseball teams across the nation have made it a habit to temporarily change their name to one that pays homage to a regionally beloved delicacy. When considered as a whole, this array of food-based identities makes a smorgasbord too rich and marvelous for a
Plan a trip to see MiLB's newest ballparks
Several Minor League ballparks are currently under construction, and even more are in the planning stages. Nonetheless, 2024 will mark the third straight season in which no new facilities open their doors. But lest we forget: A mere three years ago, a whopping six Minor League ballparks debuted for the
Order up! Somerset unveils new Jersey Diners look
Rise and shine. On Tuesday morning, the Somerset Patriots visited a New Jersey diner to announce that they're serving up a new alternate identity as The Jersey Diners. New Jersey -- the Diner Capital of the World -- is home to over 500 diners, more than any other state. The
Ben's Biz: Knights host outdoor AHL game
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Ben's Biz: Minor League goals and resolutions
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M-Braves announce move to Columbus, GeorgiaÂ
The Mississippi Braves, Atlanta’s Double-A affiliate, announced Tuesday that they will relocate to Columbus, Ga., following the 2024 season. The Southern League franchise, commonly referred to as the M-Braves, have played at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., since 2005. Previously owned by the Atlanta Braves, the M-Braves were purchased by
Spring-loaded: The best Minors bobbleheads of '23
It doesn't matter that we're currently in the depths of winter. When it comes to bobbleheads, it's always spring time. Sunday, Jan. 7, is National Bobblehead Day, and what better occasion could there be for a look back at the best Minor League Baseball bobblehead giveaways of the 2023 season?
Ben's Biz: Fans' favorite '23 MiLB memories
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The quirkiest mascots from across the Minors
Standing out in the Minor Leagues requires talent, commitment and persistence. If you've got none of those things, a ridiculous costume might do. The world of the Minors is filled with all kinds of characters -- from prospects making pro debuts to rehabbing Major League veterans -- but perhaps none
Ben's Biz: 10 highlights from 2023 season
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See the ol' ballgame in a new way at these parks
Looking for a respite from the sameness of the seat and the banality of the berm? Then consider visiting these six Minor League ballparks. You can watch the game from a unique and memorable location at each one. - Ballpark Guides Presented by Wyndham for EVERY Minor League team -
Minor League ballparks light up for holidays
This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. Subscribe HERE. At Minor League ballparks all over the country, peanuts and Cracker Jack have
47 years and counting: Schnacke reflects on career with Clippers
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In November 1976, the same month Jimmy Carter was elected President of the United States, Ken Schnacke was hired by the Columbus Clippers. Forty-seven years -- and seven U.S. presidents -- later, Schnacke is still working for the Clippers. He sums up his career thusly: “I was
Ben's Biz eats: From Tennessee to Ohio
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