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Here are the new teams and new looks coming to Minor League Baseball in 2026

@BensBiz
February 20, 2026

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

There are (at least) nine nonillion reasons to go visit this Minor League ballpark

@BensBiz
September 19, 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

Polly want a comeback? Did this parrot spark Biloxi's 11-run rally?

@JesseABorek
August 15, 2025

There’s just something about animals at the ballpark and the subsequent rallies that follow them, isn’t there?

You remember the famous Rally Monkey that was almost single-handedly responsible for the 2002 Angels’ run to the World Series. The Rally Squirrel spurred on the entire Cardinals Nation during

Meet the kid umpire of Minor League Baseball

@JoeTrezz
June 8, 2025

Keep ‘em honest, kid.

Growing up, lots of children aspire to put on a Major League uniform. It isn’t everyday you find a kid already sporting an umpire’s uniform. But most kids aren't Bradley Vinson.

Vinson looked like a natural last week when he was spotted officiating his own game from the

This season a Minor League team in Florida is going to play as ... the Frozen Iguanas?!

@BensBiz
January 9, 2026

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

Dog joins Minor League broadcast! Meet the part-time bat dog, part-time bark-caster

@thevandalorian
September 4, 2025

It's only fitting that the goodest girl joined the booth Thursday.

Mokoro, the Lake County bat dog, suited up for her broadcast debut at Classic Auto Group Park during the Captains' final Dawg Night of the season. In the bottom of the sixth inning of the Captains'

Here are 9 of the best bobbleheads from the '25 MiLB season 

@BensBiz
January 6, 2026

Jan. 7 is National Bobblehead Day, the greatest holiday of the year. Nod if you agree.

Minor League Baseball teams are passionate proponents of the bobblehead, packing their promo calendars with spring-loaded giveaways. These bobbleheads celebrate local heroes, famous alumni and emerging stars, ranging from the poignant to the ridiculous. What

Here are the wackiest, weirdest, wildest plays of the 2025 Minor League season 

@BensBiz
December 30, 2025

Crooked Numbers is a monthly column dedicated to Minor League Baseball on-field oddities and absurdities. Throughout the season it highlighted over 50 examples of bizarre plays and head-scratching stats, exemplifying the truism that "you never know what you'll see when you go to a baseball game."

Now, for your reading pleasure,

A MiLB team hosted a LIVE recording of the official MiLB podcast during a game

@BensBiz
December 19, 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

This Minor League team created an absolutely AWFUL night at the ballpark -- on purpose

@BensBiz
December 12, 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

Popular MiLB jersey takes center stage in All Elite Wrestling ring

@JesseABorek
December 3, 2025

Getting ready to talk trash to your opponent before a title fight? Rock a Trash Pandas jersey, naturally.

Eddie Kingston has never been one to mince his words. But ahead of his AEW Men’s World Championship match against Samoa Joe next Wednesday night on All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite on TBS and

This Minor League team had its fans redecorate the ballpark ... with toilet paper

@BensBiz
December 5, 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

A 19-letter team name? This Yankees affiliate fit it on a jersey 

@BensBiz
November 21, 2025

What has 19 letters, seven syllables and is covered in pinstripes?

The Somerset Patriots have the answer to this heretofore unasked question, as this week the Double-A New York Yankees affiliate announced its Semiquincentennials alternate identity. This gargantuan word simply means "250th anniversary," which America will celebrate in 2026. The Central

This MiLB team threw a promo night about a reporter who covers Minor League promo nights

@BensBiz
November 21, 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

Here's the Erie SeaWolves' email that won over John Oliver

June 29, 2025

*On the May 4, 2025, episode of "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver," the comedian put out a call to Minor League Baseball teams: Let us rebrand you! The offer came with one stipulation. The winning team was not allowed to ask any questions or provide any notes,

The Single-A Salem Red Sox are changing their name to ... the Salem RidgeYaks!

@BensBiz
November 9, 2025

Picture, if you will, a domesticated bovine species native to the Himalayas that has discovered the game of baseball, developed the ability to travel via paddle-powered watercraft and can now be found in and around the mountains of Virginia. You have pictured the newest team identity on the Minor League

A new ballpark, or a renovated classic? Either way, Minor League Baseball is back in this town

@BensBiz
October 17, 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

Check out the wildest stats and plays from the last month of Minor League action

@BensBiz
October 3, 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

This brand-new Minor League stadium is billed as 'America's Friendliest Ballpark'

@BensBiz
September 12, 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

Bradenton's Tanzer shares unique FSL view on MiLB podcast

September 5, 2025

Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast

Check out the wildest stats and plays from the last month of Minor League action

@BensBiz
September 5, 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

Here are the greatest Minor League promos you can still catch this season

@BensBiz
August 29, 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

This Minors club boasts custom beer, a 'Glow Squad' and a prospect named after a pizzeria

@BensBiz
August 22, 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

Twin perfectos! Stunning comebacks! Check out the latest wild stats and plays from the Minors

@BensBiz
August 15, 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

These are the upcoming Minor League promos you do NOT want to miss

@BensBiz
July 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