With the Texas Rangers bringing a Carolina League to town in 2017, Kinston officials have approved $1.65 million in upgrades to Grainger Stadium for 2017 and 2018. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2017
New for 2017: UPMC Park
The home of the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) has a new name, as it is now known as UPMC Park. This announcement comes as the result of a naming rights agreement between the SeaWolves and UPMC. (more…)
Kinston Reveals Name The Team Finalists
Voting on a name for the new Kinston Carolina League franchise is underway, as the Texas Rangers have revealed five finalists. (more…)
New for 2017: Onondaga Flames
A new summer collegiate franchise has been announced for 2017, as the Onondaga Flames will join the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL). The Flames will be the league’s 14th team. (more…)
Details Emerge on Fourth USPBL Team
Recent reports suggested that the United Shore Professional Baseball League will expand to four teams next season, and the league is now offering more details about that plan. (more…)
New for 2017: Port Angeles Lefties
The West Coast League franchise that will begin play in Port Angeles, WA next season will be known as the Port Angeles Lefties. Controlled by Matt Acker, the franchise will begin play out of Civic Field and will take the Kitsap BlueJacket’s place in the summer collegiate circuit. (more…)
SunTrust Park to Open March 31, 2017
An opening date for SunTrust Park has been set, as the Atlanta Braves will host the New York Yankees at the new ballpark on March 31. (more…)
SI Yankees Announce Name the Team Contest Finalists
Finalists have been revealed for the Staten Island Yankees‘ (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) name the team voting, leaving fans with five possible monikers. (more…)
Slammers Land 2017 All-Star Game
The 2017 Frontier League All-Star Game is coming to Joliet, as the Joliet Slammers have announced that they will host the midsummer contest. The event will take place on Wednesday, July 12 at Silver Cross Field. (more…)
Swift Current to Change Name
Starting in 2017, the Swift Current Indians (summer collegiate; Western Major Baseball League) will play under a different name. The club’s board of directors has announced its intention to unveil a new name this fall. (more…)
Dodger Stadium, Petco Park, Marlins Park to Host WBC Games
We finally have the lineup for the 2017 World Baseball Classic games in North America, and a solid trio of ballparks is hosting first-round games, semifinals and finals: Dodger Stadium, Petco Park and Marlins Park. (more…)
McEachern to Hartford: Finish the Ballpark!
Eastern League President Joe McEachern was in Hartford today to address the current condition of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, and his message was clear: Finish the ballpark ASAP, or run the risk of losing the team permanently. (more…)
Builder: Ballpark of the Palm Beaches Will Open on Time
Though its co-tenants are still considering backup plans, the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches will open on time, according to its builder. (more…)