It’s the New Orleans Baby Cakes

PRESS RELEASE – After nearly a quarter-century as the New Orleans Zephyrs, the 2017 season will mark the beginning of a new era for professional baseball in the Crescent City with the renamed New Orleans Baby Cakes, the team revealed at a ceremony on Tuesday night.

Leger Joins Zephyrs Ownership Group

PRESS RELEASE – The New Orleans Zephyrs are pleased to announce the addition of local ownership as Walter Leger, Jr. has again obtained a stake in the group that owns the team, pending final approval from Major League and Minor League Baseball.

Zephyrs to Reveal New Name November 15

PRESS RELEASE – The New Orleans Zephyrs will reveal their new team name during a ceremony at the ballpark on Tuesday, November 15.

Zephyrs Select New Hospitality Firm for Zephyr Field

PRESS RELEASE – The New Orleans Zephyrs, Triple-A Affiliate of the Miami Marlins, today announced the selection of leading event hospitality firm Centerplate to serve as the food and beverage provider to fans at Zephyrs Field, just in time for the kickoff of the first annual Catholic League Football Series at the ballpark this Friday, September 23.

Seven Finalists for New Team Name Unveiled

PRESS RELEASE – The New Orleans Zephyrs’ “Name The Team” contest has been whittled down to seven finalists, with fan voting now open online. The team received more than 2,000 submissions from fans during a campaign last month to rename the franchise for the 2017 season.

Rojas Joins Zephyrs as Senior VP and GM

PRESS RELEASE – Augusto “Cookie” Rojas has joined the New Orleans Zephyrs as Senior Vice President and General Manager, while former General Manager Mike Schline has been named the team’s Vice President of Baseball Operations.

Zephyrs Agree to Five-Year Lease Extension

PRESS RELEASE – The New Orleans Zephyrs have reached an agreement with the State of Louisiana on a new lease for Zephyr Field.

Ballpark Visit ALERT: Zephyr Field (New Orleans, LA)

MLB.com reporter Benjamin Hill recently visited Zephyr Field, home of the New Orleans Zephyrs (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League).  Read more and view photos in a three-part series here, here and here.

SBJ Talks with Ballpark Architect Martin Dinitto, Zephr Field on Deck

The Sports Business Journal talks with ballpark architect Martin Dinitto from Ballpark Design Associates about his work designing minor league baseball stadiums, as he turns his attention to upgrades for Zephyr Field, home of the Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs.  Dinitto spent 24 years working for Populous and HNTB before starting his own firm in 2010.  Read more here.

Multi-Million Dollar Facelift Being Planned for Zephyr Field

PRESS RELEASE – The New Orleans Zephyrs, in collaboration with the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District (LSED), have implemented the development of a multi-million dollar facility enhancement plan for Zephyr Field.

Offseason Work Has Zephyrs’ Stadium Ready for 2014 Season

With Opening Day of the 2014 baseball season four weeks away, the New Orleans Zephyrs and Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District (LSED) have finished the latest offseason improvements on Zephyr Field, entering its 18th year as the home of Triple-A baseball in the Crescent City.  Read more here and here.

Zephyrs Host Mini Lady Gaga Tomorrow Night

PRESS RELEASE – Mini Lady Gaga will take the Zephyr Field stage on Saturday, June 4, following the New Orleans Zephyrs’ game against the Nashville Sounds.

Zephyrs Unveil Slogan for 2011 Season

PRESS RELEASE – With the start of spring training just around the corner, the New Orleans Zephyrs today unveiled the slogan “Big-Time Baseball, Big-Easy Fun,” which will be used as part of the marketing campaign as the team prepares for the 2011 season.

Zephyrs, Marlins Extend PDC

PRESS RELEASE – The New Orleans Zephyrs and Florida Marlins have agreed to a two-year extension of their player development contract, running through the end of the 2012 season.

Chubby Checker on Hand, ‘Twist’ Record Ready to be Broken

PRESS RELEASE – Chubby Checker, the singer-songwriter who popularized the dance known as “The Twist,” will be at Zephyr Field on Monday night as the Zephyrs attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records mark for most people simultaneously doing “The Twist.”

Zephyrs Sport New Look

The New Orleans Zephyrs unveiled a new logo on Tuesday that features a “Fleur de Z” that incorporates a bat and a new Zephyrs script in a baseball-style font.  We’ll keep this simple — we like the change.  Read more here.