2016 American Association ASG Logo: St. Paul All The Way
We have a truly unique logo for the 2016 American Association All-Star Game, as host St. Paul Saints unveil a look that goes against most of baseball’s graphics trends with a more modern design. (more…)
Maricopa County to D-Backs: Pay For Your Own Ballpark Maintenance
The sparring between Maricopa County and the Arizona Diamondbacks over deferred maintenance at Chase Field reaches another level, as county officials told D-Backs management the team is responsible for most of the necessary work. (more…)
Land Acquired for GreenJackets Ballpark, Development
It’s a process story, but an important one: Greenstone Properties has closed on a purchase of the 29.4 acres planned for Project Jackson, the North Augusta development that would house a new ballpark for the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Upgrades Complete at Modern Woodmen Park
Modern Woodmen Park is now equipped with remodeled bathroom and kitchen space, with the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) unveiling the latest upgrades. These alterations should enhance the fan experience at all levels of the ballpark, and better accommodate larger crowds than the previous spaces. (more…)
Next Racial Frontier for MiLB: Owners Suites
As America digests the first half of Ken Burns’ excellent documentary on Jackie Robinson, the takeaway for many will be pride in how far we’ve come since Robinson’s pioneering efforts. But more needs to be done — especially in baseball’s front offices and owners suites. (more…)
Collier County to Receive Braves Spring-Training Pitch
Collier County commissioners will get their first look at a proposed $135-million spring-training complex for the Atlanta Braves, as a deal negotiated by a private investment firm will be made public for the first time. (more…)
Yankees Pitch Steinbrenner Field Upgrades for 2017
The New York Yankees will continue spring training at Steinbrenner Field through 2046 under the terms of a ballpark renovation plan that will address physical-plant issues as well as upgrading the fan experience. (more…)
Sod Up Next For Dunkin’ Donuts Park
Another milestone in the construction of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, new home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League): crews started laying down 90,000 square feet of Kentucky bluegrass. (more…)
Biggest of the Wrigley Field Renovations: New Clubhouse
This is a very transitional year for Wrigley Field renovations, but for players, the biggest change happened last night at The Friendly Confines when the Chicago Cubs players saw their new home clubhouse for the first time. (more…)
Hoover Wins Presidents Race Debut
Among other baseball achievements, Ted Williams once managed the Washington Senators. And given the address of his home office, and the propensity to speak his mind, the Splendid Splinter was not shy about expressing his opinion of oft-maligned former President Herbert Hoover, he of Great Depression infamy. (more…)
New for 2016: The Duck Club by Firestone
The Akron RubberDucks‘ (Class AA; Eastern League) Duck Club is now known as The Duck Club by Firestone, thanks to a naming rights deal with Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Under the terms of this agreement, Firestone will have its name on The Duck Club at Canal Park through at least 2020. (more…)
Promotions Watch: 5K at the Ballpark
Combining two sports is becoming a habit for many Minor League Baseball teams, as the action on the field is sometimes paired with a 5K. (more…)
One Last Hurrah for Navin Field Grounds Crew
The Navin Field Grounds Crew held one last round of festivities at the old Tiger Stadium field before work begins Wednesday on a new development at The Corner. (more…)