With no timeline in place for the completion of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, Centerplan Cos.‘ CEO is offering to resume the work and pay for its costs, if certain conditions are met. (more…)
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OKC Dodgers Installing New Videoboard
A major addition is coming to Chickashaw Bricktown Ballpark, as the Oklahoma City Dodgers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are installing a new videoboard. Construction for the state-of-the art display will start on July 11, and the Dodgers hope to have it in place by their home game on August 3. (more…)
Fire Watch Unfolding at Dunkin’ Donuts Park
With construction halted at Dunkin’ Donuts Park, the City of Hartford is committing significant time and resources to a fire watch at the unfinished ballpark. (more…)
MiLB Unveils Stars and Stripes Caps
As part of an initiative that is in its seventh year, teams across Minor League Baseball will wear limited edition Stars and Stripes caps over Independence Day Weekend. (more…)
Visalia to Host 2017 California League All-Star Game
The Visalia Rawhide have been announced as the host team for the 2017 California League All-Star Game, which will take place at Recreation Park on the evening of June 20. That is exactly 28 years after the ballpark hosted its first and, to date, only All-Star Game. (more…)
Manatees to Osceola County for 2017
The Brevard County Manatees (High A; Florida State League) are relocating, as the team is set to move to Osceola County Stadium for the 2017 season. (more…)
Legislation Would Exempt MiLB Players From Overtime Regs
After Minor League Baseball owners and executives descended on Washington, D.C. last Wednesday to discuss the economic state of the sport with lawmakers, we have a piece of legislation in the works: the Save America’s Pastime Act. (more…)
Upgrades Pitched for Altoona Ballpark
As the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) continue to make their case for ballpark upgrades, league president Joe McEacharn is assisting in the cause. (more…)
Is New Downtown Ballpark Needed to Keep Pro Ball in Colorado Springs?
The idea of a new downtown Colorado Springs ballpark is back on the table, as Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) owner Dave Elmore is quoted as saying he’s willing to bring a rookie Pioneer League team to the city, but only to a new facility. (more…)
Salem to Host 2017 Carolina League All-Star Classic
LewisGale Field will be the site of some All-Star action next summer, as the Salem Red Sox are set to host the 2017 Carolina League All-Star Classic. The game will be played on Tuesday, June 20. (more…)
Chihuahuas Unveil Stars and Stripes Unis
With Independence Day approaching, the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have unveiled their stars and stripes uniforms for the holiday weekend. The New Era Stars and Stripes cap and matching jersey will be worn from July 2-3 as part of the GECU Independence Day Celebration games. (more…)
Early Fireworks at Centene Stadium
Familiarity breeds contempt, as we saw at Centene Stadium yesterday, after both managers from the Great Falls Voyagers and Helena Brewers were thrown out in the midst of the Voyagers’ 3-2 win. (more…)
Details Emerge About New Augusta GreenJackets Ballpark
Planning continues on a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League) ballpark in North Augusta’s Project Jackson, as the final lineup for retail, residential and hotel space in the mixed-use development comes closer. (more…)