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Coronavirus Throws Farm Bureau's MiLB Sponsorships A Curveball

Because of the uncertainty surrounding the 2020 Minor League Baseball season, Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho will not be a 2020 sponsor of the Boise Hawks and Idaho Falls Chukars.

June 26, 2020

An Idaho Falls Chukar fields a ball at Melaleuca Field. The Chukars' and Boise Hawks' 2020 seasons are in doubt because of COVID-19.

By Mike Myers

Minor League Baseball (MiLB) has been thrown a coronavirus curveball. Due to COVID-19, Major League Baseball (MLB) teams are slashing costs and releasing dozens of minor league players. One baseball insider estimates that “upward of 1,000 [MiLB] players could see their baseball careers end.”

In Idaho Falls, a Chukars’ spokesperson says they "are not optimistic about being able to field a team of MLB affiliated players in 2020." Across the state in Boise, the Hawks are confident they'll play this season; they’re just not sure when their season will begin.

Because of the uncertainty surrounding the 2020 season, Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho will not be a 2020 sponsor of the Hawks and Chukars. Unfortunately, this means free member benefit baseball tickets will not be available and the baseball Fly Away contests will not take place.

If you have any questions about our baseball sponsorships, please contact Mike Myers in Sales at extension 4276 or mmyers@idfbins.com.