Later this week, the Elizabethton City Council will consider a proposal to upgrade Joe O’Brien Field and keep the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League) in town. (more…)
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IronBirds Ownership Calls on Aberdeen to Fulfill Obligations
In a recent letter, the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) ownership group suggested it will take legal action if the city fails to meet obligations relating to Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. (more…)
Battery Atlanta Lands in October Spotlight
As the Atlanta Braves play their first postseason series at SunTrust Park, the adjacent The Battery Atlanta finds itself in the spotlight. (more…)
2018 Continued Excellence Award: Fort Wayne TinCaps
The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) have consistently provided an exceptional fan experience at Parkview Field. On top of that, the club’s efforts have helped make the ballpark a year-round anchor for events in downtown Fort Wayne. (more…)
Pelicans Secure Three-Year Lease Extension
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) have secured a three-year lease extension for TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Ballpark, and will now plan future facility upgrades. (more…)
Wingnuts’ Memorabilia Auctioned from Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
Facing a potential demolition in the near future, Lawrence-Dumont Stadium was the site of an auction for Wichita Wingnuts (independent; American Association) memorabilia on Wednesday. (more…)
College Closer to Final Falcon Park Lease
Cayuga Community College (CCC) is inching closer to leasing Auburn, NY‘s Falcon Park for athletics, as its board of trustees has approved a lease agreement. (more…)
CornBelters Leaving Frontier League for Summer-Collegiate Circuit
The Normal CornBelters are departing the independent Frontier League, and will join a summer-collegiate circuit beginning in 2019. (more…)
2018 Promotion of the Year: Deaf Awareness Night
There are times when a Minor League Baseball team uses a promotion to go above and beyond for the greater good. That was certainly the case this year with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League), whose Deaf Awareness Night has been chosen as our 2018 Promotion of the Year. (more…)
Chris Morgan Resigns as BayBears GM
After four seasons at the helm, Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) general manager Chris Morgan is resigning from his post. (more…)
Seven Firms Bid for Worcester Ballpark Design Contract
As the planning process moves forward, seven firms are vying to earn the design contract for a new Worcester, MA ballpark for the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Thunder Bay Border Cats Ownership in Flux
The summer-collegiate Northwoods League has delivered a termination notice to the group that owns the Thunder Bay Border Cats, leaving questions about the club’s future. (more…)
2018 MLB Postseason Ballparks: A Mix of Classic and New
Major League Baseball is now gearing up for the 2018 postseason. The action on the field will take place within several distinct venues, as this year’s mix of MLB postseason ballparks include some of the game’s classics and one venue making its October debut. (more…)