The Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) are overhauling the Great Dane Duck Blind after this season. First unveiled in 2001, Great Dane Duck Blind (shown above) will stand for the Mallards’ remaining home games in 2016 before being demolished to make way for a new structure. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2017
Slammers Seeking New Naming Rights Partner
The Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League) are seeking a ballpark naming rights partner for the 2017 season. This announcement comes as the agreement for Silver Cross Field approaches its expiration. (more…)
Dodgers Extend Tulsa, Great Lakes Affiliations
Two more player-development contracts (PDCs) to announce: the Los Angeles Dodgers have extended their affiliations with the Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League) and Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Work Set to Resume on New Hartford Ballpark
Steps are being taken to resume work on Dunkin’ Donuts Park, future home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League), as the city pays an outstanding bill to the project architect, Pendulum. (more…)
Japan, South Korea to Host WBC Games
The World Baseball Classic is returning next March, and the work has begun in lining up host facilities. (more…)
2017 MLB All-Star Game Logo Unveiled
In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the Miami Marlins unveiled the logo for the 2017 MLB All-Star Game. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, July 11 at Marlins Park. (more…)
Hillcats Reveal Finalists for New Name
Over the next week, the Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League) will allow fans to select from one of six monikers in their name the team contest. (more…)
Visalia to Host 2017 California League All-Star Game
The Visalia Rawhide have been announced as the host team for the 2017 California League All-Star Game, which will take place at Recreation Park on the evening of June 20. That is exactly 28 years after the ballpark hosted its first and, to date, only All-Star Game. (more…)
Manatees to Osceola County for 2017
The Brevard County Manatees (High A; Florida State League) are relocating, as the team is set to move to Osceola County Stadium for the 2017 season. (more…)
Decision for Fayetteville: How Much to Spend on New Ballpark?
While it appears there is broad political support in Fayetteville for a new ballpark to house a Houston Astros-owned Carolina League team, a much bigger issue looms: The cost of the new facility. (more…)
Fisher Cats Will Host 2017 All-Star Game
The 2017 Eastern League All-Star Game is coming to New Hampshire, as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats have been selected as the host team. The game is set to be played at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium on Wednesday, July 12 at 7:05 p.m. (more…)
SI Yankees Latest MiLB Team to Rebrand for 2017
The Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are the latest Minor League Baseball team to announce a rebranding for the 2017 season, as the front office reaches out to fans for suggestions in a name-the-team contest. (more…)
Hartford Ballpark Uninsurable After Developer Booted
Your latest drama from Connecticut: Dunkin’ Donuts Park is now uninsurable after the city of Hartford terminated a construction contract with developer DoNo Hartford LLC and Centerplan Cos. last week. (more…)