Election Day-related promotions will be common this year, but the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) are already upping the ante with a bipartisan opening day jersey. (more…)
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Officials: Dunkin’ Donuts Park on Track for May 31 Opener
Dunkin’ Donuts Park, the new downtown ballpark for the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League), is on track for its scheduled May 31 opening, according to the latest update. (more…)
Personnel news in Erie, Fayetteville
We have personnel news today from the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Fayetteville SwampDogs (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
New for 2016: FNB Field
We have a new name for the home of the Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League): FNB Field, after F.N.B. Corporation acquires the previous naming-rights holder, Metro Bank. (more…)
It’s go time for Dunkin’ Donuts Park construction
With the construction schedule for Dunkin’ Donuts Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League), blown up and reassembled for a May 31 opening, progress is monitored daily and work has accelerated to six days a week. (more…)
Governor: Richmond needs professional baseball
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe came out strongly in favor of a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark and offered to lead talks on a new facility on the Boulevard, near The Diamond. (more…)
Soccer on tap for Metro Bank Park in 2016
Some more soccer-baseball interplay on tap for 2016, as the Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) will host 10 Harrisburg City Islanders (USL) matches at Metro Bank Park. (more…)
Yard Goats, Rockies extend PDC through 2018
The Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Colorado Rockies have extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
New Hartford ballpark set for May 31 opening; funding arranged
Dunkin’ Donuts Park, new home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League), is now set to open on May 31 after city, team and developer groups pitched in to address a $10.3-million funding shortfall. (more…)
Yard Goats to begin 2016 season on road
With it clear Dunkin’ Donuts Park won’t be ready for the 2016 season opener, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) will open the campaign on the road through at least May 8, according to league officials. (more…)
Solomon: “Awful, depressing, disconcerting” ballpark situation
Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) owner Josh Solomon is speaking out about the delays in the opening of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, calling it an “awful, depressing, disconcerting” situation. (more…)
New Hartford ballpark opening delayed at least a month
The opening of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, new home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League), will be delayed four to six weeks because of construction issues and financial challenges, according to developer Centerplan Cos. (more…)
Fightin Phils unveil new dugout suite
A notable upgrade in 2016 for FirstEnergy Stadium, as the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) announce the installation of the Savage61 Dugout Suite, the team’s newest addition to America’s Classic Ballpark. (more…)