MLB.com reports that Clark Minker and Main Street Baseball, LLC, have purchased the Blue Rocks, th Carolina League affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.
Minker is the son of the late founder and owner of the Blue Rocks Matt Minker.
Minker will be the club’s Managing Partner and League Director; Main Street will hold the majority of shares in the club.
Wilmington joins the Quad Cities River Bandits, Single-A affiliate of the Houston Astros in the Midwest League, the High Desert Mavericks, Advanced-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers in the California League, and the Billings Mustangs, the short-season affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds in the Pioneer League, as teams in the Main Street Baseball family.
The Blue Rocks have been one of the most successful teams in minor league baseball, despite having a stadium near major league ballparks.
The team pioneered family friendly events and mascots that include Mr. Celery and Rocky Bluewinkle. The team has also been a stop for many major leaguers over the years.
The announcement also promised improvements to Frawley Stadium, home of the Blue Rocks.
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