The Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) and Peak Events have extended their agreement for the Frisco College Baseball Classic, keeping the annual event at Dr Pepper Ballpark through 2026. (more…)
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SPIRE Sun Deck Added to CHS Field
The St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) are adding a rooftop group entertainment space to CHS Field, as the team will debut the SPIRE Sun Deck next month. Located on top of the recently constructed City of Baseball Museum, the deck is named as part of an agreement that makes SPIRE the exclusive financial partner of the Saints. (more…)
Growlers to Host Phone Free Night
On June 3, the Kalamazoo Growlers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) will have fans check their cell phones at the gates when they host Phone Free Night. (more…)
Target Field Earns LEED Gold Recertification
Thanks to continued upgrades to Target Field, the Minnesota Twins have achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Gold recertification for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance. LEED is the world’s most widely used program for the design, construction and operation of high-performance buildings. (more…)
Billings Mustangs Add New Videoboard for 2019 Season
New for the Billings Mustangs (Rookie; Pioneer League) in their 12th season at Dehler Park: A 16mm high-def videoboard, replacing the board originally installed when the ballpark opened. (more…)
2019 Coastal Plain League All-Star Showdown to Feature New Format
The summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League has unveiled a unique two-day, six team format for its 2019 All-Star Showdown, which will take place at the Savannah Bananas‘ Grayson Stadium July 7-8. (more…)
Fisher Cats Unveil Plans for Organically Managed Field
In partnership with Stonyfield Organic, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) are transitioning Northeast Delta Dental Stadium‘s playing field to organic grounds management. The field conversion will begin this spring and will transition over two years; the conversion to organic grounds management will not impact regular season play. (more…)
Perfect Game to Anchor New Texas $800-Million Baseball Development
Scouting organization Perfect Game is partnering with the city and other investors to anchor an $800-million development in the city of Hutto, a suburb of Austin, Texas. (more…)
Citizens Bank Park Named 2026 All-Star Game Host
Major League Baseball has officially named Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, as the site of its 2026 All-Star Game. (more…)
Salem Red Sox to Play as Beer Mongers on Thursdays
Starting on May 2, the Salem Red Sox (High A; Carolina League) will assume an alter ego for Thursday home games, when they play as the Salem Beer Mongers. A nod to the growing craft beer industry, the Beer Mongers branding was unveiled Tuesday. (more…)
Lieberman Named New Pittsfield Suns GM
The Pittsfield Suns (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League) have named a new general manager, with Michael Lieberman appointed to the position. (more…)
Ephesus Sports Lighting Named Title Partner of Triple-A National Championship Game
As part of a partnership with Triple-A Baseball, Ephesus Sports Lighting has been named the title partner of the 2019 Triple-A National Championship Game. The Triple-A National Championship Game Presented by Ephesus Sports Lighting is slated for Tuesday, September 17 at AutoZone Park, home of the Memphis Redbirds (Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Shane Tritz Steps Down From Explorers Post
After spending the past 13 seasons with the team, Shane Tritz has stepped down from his post as Vice President/General Manager of the Sioux City Explorers (independent; American Association). (more…)