Mighty Mussels to Host Festival of Beers

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (Single-A, Florida State League) will host the 15th annual Ballpark Festival of Beers from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers (FL).  This event will offer an unlimited sampling of over 100 craft beers.  Read more and view photos here.  Get more details here.

Fort Myers Miracle Become Mighty Mussels

After 28 seasons as the Fort Myers Miracle (Single-A, Florida State League), the team has been rebranded as the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels.  The new team name was unveiled to the public during a ballpark news conference Tuesday morning, alongside a logo set featuring the titular brawny bivalves in a variety of athletic poses.  Read more from Benjamin Hill here.  Read more from Chris Creamer here.

Zawyer Sports Announces New President, Management Team to Oversee Fort Myers Miracle

PRESS RELEASE – Zawyer Sports, owner of the Fort Myers Miracle baseball club and Jacksonville Icemen hockey team, as well as operator of spring training for the Minnesota Twins and Hammond Stadium, has announced a new management team for the growing company.  Andrew Kaufman, CEO of Jacksonville-based Zawyer Sports, has named Bob Ohrablo as president of Zawyer Sports. Ohrablo will oversee operations for both the Miracle and Icemen, as well as future Zawyer Sports business interests.

Miracle to Go Major League Saturday

On Saturday, May 18, fans of the Fort Myers Miracle (Single-A, Florida State League) will have a chance to meet actor Corbin Bernsen, who played character Roger Dorn from the film Major League.  Bernsen will be at Hammond Stadium signing autographs and posing for photos with fans at Major League Night, when the first 500 Miracle fans through the gate will receive custom Roger Dorn jerseys.  Read more here.

Midtown Plan Puts City of Palms Park at Risk

City of Palms Park in Fort Myers (FL), the former spring-training home for the Boston Red Sox, is at risk of being demolished, if the city’s Midtown plan — a “mixed-use town center” — is finalized.  The plan envisions the neighborhood as a shared-use living space comprised of affordable and workforce housing, along with commercial space and open communal green space.  Read more and watch video here.

Miracle’s Festival of Beers Returning Jan. 27

The Fort Myers Miracle (Single-A, Florida State League) and Hammond Stadium will host the 14th annual Ballpark Festival of Beer from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27.  Read more here.

Shipyard Makes Beer Moves in Florida Ballparks

Independent and family-owned Shipyard Brewing of Portland (ME) now has its beers in a number of Florida baseball stadiums that host spring training and affiliated minor-league ball.  Read more here.

Eight Teams Host Bobblection 2016, Miracle Offer Third Party Party

PRESS RELEASE – Traditionally, the state of Florida’s 29 electoral votes are coveted amongst presidential candidates, but on Thursday, August 25, Hammond Stadium will be the third stop of BOBBLECTION 2016 presented by Jelly Beadz, WJBX News, Talk & More and Beasley Media.

Miracle to Host Beer, Baseball & Boom: Craft Beer Fest!

PRESS RELEASE – Beer aficionados, baseball fanatics and fireworks lovers, the Fort Myers Miracle have expertly crafted the perfect evening for you… Beer, Baseball and Boom! The sixth annual Craft Beer Festival is set for Saturday, August 13 at Hammond Stadium.

Ballpark Visit ALERT: JetBlue Park (Fort Myers, FL)

Graham Knight from BaseballPilgrimages.com has just posted a review of his ballpark visit to JetBlue Park, the spring-training home of the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers (FL).  Read more and view photos here.

Bush Hired to Oversee Food and Beverage Operations at Renovated Hammond Stadium

PRESS RELEASE – The Fort Myers Miracle are pleased to announce the hiring of Kevin Bush as the team’s new Food and Beverage Director.

Ballpark Festival of Beers Coming Jan. 24

PRESS RELEASE – Pouring more than 80 beers from around the globe, the Ballpark Festival of Beers, presented by Good Deals Appliances, Jenn-Air, Whirlpool and Michael F. Hornung, P.A. Attorneys at Law, is the quintessential celebration of brews in Southwest Florida.

Twins, CenturyLink Strike Spring Training Naming Rights Deal

PRESS RELEASE – The Minnesota Twins and CenturyLink today announced an expansion of their long-standing, multi-faceted partnership, which will now include naming rights for the CenturyLink Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Fla. now known as the Lee County Sports Complex. Since its inception in 1991, the newly-named CenturyLink Sports Complex remains the year-

Fort Myers Miracle Sold

PRESS RELEASE – SJS Beacon, a privately held company, is pleased to announce its purchase of the Fort Myers Miracle from the Goldklang Group. The Fort Myers Miracle are the long time Advanced-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins and a member of the Florida State League. The Miracle play their home games at Hammond Stadium, the Spring Training home of the Twins.

Twins Unveil New 360-Degree Boardwalk at Hammond Stadium

The Minnesota Twins held a grand opening of their new 360-degree boardwalk at Hammond Stadium — the team’s spring-training facility in Fort Myers (FL).  We love it!  View photo gallery here.

New 360 boardwalk around Hammond Stadium, Minnesota Twins Facebook page

Miracle Will Play August Home Games at JetBlue Park

Phase Two of the two-year project to renovate Hammond Stadium will have the Single-A Fort Myers Miracle (Florida State League) moving their last eight home games just six miles down the road to JetBlue Park, the beautiful spring training home of the Boston Red Sox.  Read more here.

Hammond Stadium Renovations Unveiled

The Minnesota Twins led a tour of Hammond Stadium on Wednesday, as Phase One of a $48.5 million renovation of the team’s spring training facility in Fort Myers (FL) neared completion.  The Twins play their spring training home opener on March 1 against the Boston Red Sox.  Read more here.  Watch video here.  View construction photos here.