The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and San Diego Padres have extended their player development contract (PDC) through 2022, continuing a longstanding affiliation. The extension is a two-year add-on to an agreement that ran through 2020. (more…)
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SunTrust Park Name Change Expected
The Atlanta Braves might soon play in a renamed ballpark, as a merger of financial institutions SunTrust and BB&T could result in a rebranding of SunTrust Park. (more…)
Yard Goats Make Dunkin’ Donuts Park Peanut Free
The Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) will make Dunkin’ Donuts Park peanut free in 2019, citing the desire to create a more comfortable environment for those with allergies. (more…)
Boyd Sports Poised to Assume E-Twins Management
Pending approval of the Elizabethton City Council later this month, Boyd Sports will take over management of the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League). (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Hodgetown, Amarillo Sod Poodles
One of the more anticipated storylines of the 2019 season will unfold in Amarillo, where the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) will open Hodgetown. (more…)
A’s Hire Townsend; Work to Finalize Broadcast Partner
The Oakland A’s have named Chris Townsend radio host and senior broadcast producer, a move that comes as the team works to finalize its radio broadcast partner. (more…)
Bulls to Play as Lollygaggers June 14
As a tribute to a memorable scene in Bull Durham, the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International Leageue) will play as the Durham Lollygaggers on June 14. (more…)
Waukesha Ballpark Funding Plan Could Change
After some backlash to the original plan, Waukesha, WI officials are exploring the creation of a new tax-increment financing district to help fund a new summer-collegiate Northwoods League ballpark. (more…)
Teams Strike New MLB Ballpark Naming-Rights Deals
The nature of Major League Baseball ballpark naming-rights agreements is often fluid, and this offseason has been a reflection of that trend. In recent months, two teams secured new naming-rights deals that went into effect immediately, while another laid the groundwork for a major partnership that will kick in in the coming years. (more…)
Capital City Stadium Slated for Demolition
Columbia, SC officials are preparing to demolish Capital City Stadium, former home of the Capital City Bombers (Low A; Sally League) and Columbia Blowfish (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
New Lafayette Aviators Ballpark Moves Forward
Plans to demolish and replace the existing Loeb Stadium advanced on Monday, putting the Lafayette Aviators (summer collegiate; Prospect League) closer to a new home. (more…)
Aviators: Las Vegas Ballpark Will be Ready for Opening Day
Although a few fan amenities are unlikely to be completed by then, the Las Vegas Aviators (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) believe Las Vegas Ballpark will be ready by Opening Day on April 9. (more…)
Funds Pitched for McCoy Stadium Repairs, Study
A budget plan from Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo outlines $800,000 for McCoy Stadium, covering repairs and a study on its post-Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) future. (more…)