Outfield Ballpark Lofts Open in Lansing
One of the more anticipated projects in the minors is complete, as the Outfield Ballpark Lofts are open for occupancy at Cooley Law School Stadium, home of the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Frank Burke Purchases Edenton Steamers
After a short hiatus, former Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) owner Frank Burke is back in baseball, as he has purchased the Edenton Steamers (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
Atlantic League Unveils Catching Gear Design
This season, the Atlantic League is rolling out new catching equipment that is sure to catch the eye. As part of a new multi-year partnership with Rawlings, the Atlantic League’s catchers will be outfitted in gear that is customized to each of the circuit’s eight teams. (more…)
Goldeyes Announce Hometown Heroes Bobblehead
To honor one of their most loyal fans, the Winnipeg Goldeyes (independent; American Association) will hand out Gabriel “Dancing Gabe” Langlois bobbleheads on July 13. The bobblehead will be given away as part of Hometown Heroes night, an annual promotion at Shaw Park. (more…)
Crosscutters Extend Lease, Add Premium Deck to Bowman Field
Good news out of BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, where a new premium deck will be added for the 2017 season, and the Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have extended the ballpark lease through 2020. (more…)
Award Created in Honor of Scott Miller, Brian Rose
To honor the legacies of Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks broadcaster Scott Miller and Wichita Wingnuts bench coach Brian Rose, the American Association is instituting the Brian Rose/Scott Miller Man of the Year Award. (more…)
Pelicans Add Growlers, Buckets to Beer Menu
Beer options at TicketReturn.com Field are about to become even broader, as the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) will start selling growlers and buckets on April 29. As a result of their partnership with American Tap House, the Pelicans will be the first team in professional baseball to make buckets and growlers available at the ballpark. (more…)
Suns, Hagerstown Share Cost of Upgrades
To spruce up aging Municipal Stadium, the Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) partnered with the City of Hagerstown for a series of upgrades. (more…)
Bristol Planning Ballpark Improvements
To make Boyce Cox Field more viable for the Bristol Pirates (rookie; Appalachian League), Bristol, Va officials are considering a variety of improvements to the ballpark. (more…)
Alternative Ballpark Realities
The best Major League Baseball ballparks are products of their surroundings, presenting a style and atmosphere reflective of their locale. While it is hard to picture some of the game’s premier venues at other locations, many of these ballparks were once considered for ultimately unused sites. (more…)
Seattle Mariners Sold; Lincoln To Step Down as CEO
Nintendo of America is selling its majority share of the Seattle Mariners and its minority stake in ROOT Sports NW to current minority investor First Avenue Entertainment (FAE), in a deal that values the team and the sports-network share at $1.4 billion. (more…)
Pippins to Host 2017 WCL All-Star Game
The Yakima Valley Pippins (summer collegiate; West Coast League) will host the 2017 West Coast League (WCL) All-Star Game. (more…)
Richmond, Flying Squirrels Present New Ballpark Plan
Will this finally get done? We have a proposal from Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones, the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) and Virginia Commonwealth University for a new ballpark near the team’s current home, The Diamond. (more…)