The Reno Aces (Class AAA: Pacific Coast League) are planning on spending $1.2 million on Aces Ballpark improvements for 2016, with ownership continuing to address team debt. (more…)
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Adelanto, Mavericks spar over ballpark lease
The City of Adelanto has terminated the Heritage Field lease held by the High Desert Mavericks (High A; California League) on the premise that the agreement negotiated in 2012 violates the California State Constitution. (more…)
Fireflies unveil uniforms for inaugural season
The Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) unveiled their home, away and two alternative uniforms for a 2016 inaugural season at Spirit Communications Park, as well as introducing the team’s coaching staff. (more…)
Meulens, Montoyo are IL HoF Class of 2016
The Class of 2016 of the International League Hall of Fame has been announced: former League MVP Hensley Meulens and former League Manager of the Year Charlie Montoyo. (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…)
Myrtle Beach, Charleston to square off in Highway 17 Showdown
Interesting exhibition series on tap between the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) and the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League), as the teams fight for Highway 17 supremacy in the Palmetto State. (more…)
Radio news from New Orleans, Oklahoma City
We have radio news today from two Triple-A Pacific Coast League teams: the New Orleans Zephyrs have a new broadcast home, while the Oklahoma City Dodgers will be back on 1340 “The Game” through the 2018 season. (more…)
Lazy river on tap for Dr Pepper Ballpark
We heard about this at the Winter Meetings, and it now looks like the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) are moving ahead with a very cool lazy river attraction for Dr Pepper Ballpark for 2016. (more…)
Rickey: Cashman Field not long-term option for PCL
After several physical breakdowns in 2015, Pacific Coast League president Branch Rickey III questions whether the rapidly deteriorating Cashman Field, home of the Las Vegas 51s, is a long-term option for his circuit. (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…)
Fingers to headline 2016 Rickwood Classic
Some details on one of the best annual events in all of baseball: Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers will be the guest of honor for the 21st Annual Rickwood Classic, set for Wednesday, June 1 at 12:30 p.m. at Birmingham’s historic Rickwood Field. (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…)