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Jacksonville Honey Drippers Among Finalists for MiLB’s Best New Identity
Read full article: Jacksonville Honey Drippers Among Finalists for MiLB’s Best New IdentityThe Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp's 'Honey Drippers' identity has been nominated for MiLB’s 'Best New Alternate Identity 2025' award. The identity, which features a vibrant color scheme and a playful logo inspired by a local frozen dessert, achieved record-breaking attendance and merchandise sales during its debut season. Fans can vote multiple times for the Honey Drippers until September 23, with the winner announced on September 29.
Down on the farm: Jacob Young’s run surge continues; big week for Nathan Hickey
Read full article: Down on the farm: Jacob Young’s run surge continues; big week for Nathan HickeyThe area is well-represented in professional baseball. Each Friday during the season, we’ll update how area players are doing in minor league baseball.
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Jumbo Shrimp GM Harold Craw named to MiLB diversity committee
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp GM Harold Craw named to MiLB diversity committeeJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp general manager Harold Craw continues to make an impact in his position. Craw’s next task: making an impact on Minor League Baseball’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. On Wednesday, Craw was one of seven people chosen for the committee. He has been with the Jumbo Shrimp since 2015. It also includes Emily Jaenson of the Reno Aces, Martie Cordaro of the Omaha Storm Chasers, Chuck Greenberg of the Frisco RoughRiders and Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Allan Benavides of the Eugene Emeralds and Michele Meyer-Shipp of Major League Baseball.
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Jumbo Shrimp get promoted: Jacksonville’s baseball team is moving up to Triple A
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp get promoted: Jacksonville’s baseball team is moving up to Triple AJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are moving up. Jacksonville’s baseball team is moving from Double A to Triple A, a move announced Wednesday afternoon. “We are incredibly excited about the prospects of bringing the top level of Minor League Baseball to the excellent Jumbo Shrimp fans in Jacksonville and throughout Northeast Florida,” said Jumbo Shrimp owner & CEO Ken Babby. The Jumbo Shrimp didn’t play in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Jumbo Shrimp played in Triple A from 1962-68 when they were known as the Suns and were in the International League.
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Despite canceled season, Jumbo Shrimp keeping all full-time employees on staff
Read full article: Despite canceled season, Jumbo Shrimp keeping all full-time employees on staffDespite canceled season, Jumbo Shrimp keeping all full-time employees on staffPublished: July 2, 2020, 11:36 pmOn Tuesday, we told you about the season being canceled for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and all of Minor League Baseball.
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Despite canceled season, Jumbo Shrimp keeping all full-time employees on staff
Read full article: Despite canceled season, Jumbo Shrimp keeping all full-time employees on staffJACKSONVILLE, Fla. On Tuesday, we told you about the season being canceled for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and all of Minor League Baseball. Now were learning that despite the cancelation, the Jumbo Shrimp will not layoff any full-time employees. Were committed. And that allows us to keep our staff on board and thats exactly what weve committed to do. Our entire full staff is it full-time staff is completely intactThis was supposed to be the first year of a new naming rights deal on the stadium. 121 Financial Ballpark never saw a Jumbo Shrimp game played in the newly named stadium.

Baseball player says his life 'turned to ash'
Read full article: Baseball player says his life 'turned to ash'CHATHAM, Va. - Minor League Baseball player Blake Bivens wrote a heartfelt message to his wife, son and mother-in-law, who were found dead in a home in Virginia. The bodies of Joan Denise Jefferson Bernard, 62, Emily Bernard Bivens, 25, and Cullen Micah Bivens, 14 months, were discovered Tuesday morning. Matthew Thomas Bernard, the brother of Bivens' wife, has been arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree murder, authorities said. Bivens spoke out about the loss in an Instagram post Thursday. To his mother-in-law, Bivens expressed gratitude for the love she had for her family and the woman she raised.