The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) have announced several Blue Wahoos Stadium upgrades, including a re-sodding project and a new 20-foot LED dual video and score board. The renovations are being completed ahead of the upcoming 2019 season. (more…)
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MLB, Atlantic League Unveil Experiential Rule and Equipment Changes
Several rule and equipment changes will be tested in the Atlantic League by Major League Baseball in 2019, including TrackMan-assisted umpires and new mound visit limits. This is part of a new partnership between the two leagues. (more…)
SRP Park to Host Augusta at Night
On April 12, SRP Park–the North Augusta, SC home of the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League)–will host Augusta at Night, a new Masters Week entertainment event. Hosted in partnership by Turner Sports and Endeavor, Augusta at Night is billed as a golf, food, and music experience. (more…)
Ryan Shelton to Depart Salem Red Sox
Ryan Shelton is set to step down as President and General Manager of the Salem Red Sox (High A; Carolina League), as he has accepted the position of Vice President of Business Operations at Michigan International Speedway. (more…)
Madison Mallards Launch Dad Bod Contest
The Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) have launched a Dad Bod Contest, where the winner’s dad bod will be sublimated onto a shirsey (T-shirt jersey). (more…)
Whataburger Field Naming Rights Extended
The Corpus Christi Hooks (Class AA; Texas League) and Whataburger have extended their Whataburger Field naming-rights deal through 2033, leading to new branding tie-ins at the ballpark. (more…)
Calfee Park Renovation Plans Updated
The Pulaski Yankees (Rookie; Appalachian League) are updating Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park renovation plans for 2019, changing design features on a previously announced improvement. Construction is underway at the ballpark, with most upgrades taking place along the third baseline and in left field. (more…)
U-18 Baseball World Cup 2021 Slated for Sarasota, Bradenton
USA Baseball, along with Florida cities Sarasota and Bradenton, have landed hosting rights to the 2021 U-18 Baseball World Cup, which will be played at Ed Smith Stadium and LECOM Park. The announcement was made Tuesday morning by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). (more…)
Joshua E. Schaub Named New American Association Commissioner
The independent American Association has announced the appointment of Joshua E. Schaub as its new commissioner, effective immediately. Schaub will assume the role immediately and succeed league founder Miles Wolff, who retired at the end of 2018 after 13 seasons as Commissioner. (more…)
Newly Updated: The Endangered Ballparks Page
With the circumstances of several facilities changing in recent months, we have made an update to our Endangered Ballparks page. (more…)
Matt Millward Named New Intimidators GM
The Kannapolis Initmidators (Low A; Sally League) have made a significant personnel hire, naming Matt Millward as their new general manager. His hiring was announced by Temerity Baseball, the team’s new owners, (more…)
March Event to Showcase Perdue Stadium Upgrades
The Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League) are offering an early look at the latest Perdue Stadium upgrades, as the club will host an open house on March 13. (more…)
Mickey Graham Named Pit Spitters GM
After a long tenure with the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League), Mickey Graham is joining the Traverse City Pit Spitters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) as their new general manager. (more…)