Lookouts unveil 2015 changes, ballpark upgrades
The Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) showcased a new Presenting Partner — FSG Bank — and unveiled upgrades to AT&T Field for the 2015 season in the first big announcement by new owners. (more…)
Blue Rocks, Dogfish Head team up for ballpark Happy Hour
More food/beer news, this time from the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High Class A; Carolina League), who are teaming up with Dogfish Head Craft Brewery on Thursday Happy Hours at Frawley Stadium. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. and running until 7 p.m. during every Thursday home contest, fans can enjoy craft beers on the Dogfish Off-centered Fan […]
Your outrageous food news from Twins, Whitecaps
We expect to be reporting on a lot of outrageous food offerings for the 2015 season over the next two weeks, so let’s begin with some new concession items from the Minnesota Twins and West Michigan Whitecaps (Low Class A; Midwest League). (more…)
Lancaster JetHawks unveil suite makeovers
A ballpark upgrade to note: The Lancaster JetHawks (High Class A; California League) will unveil 11 redesigned luxury suites for the 2015 season, including the new Kinetic Brewing Company Party Suite. (more…)
Lawmaker: Voters should decide on new Providence ballpark
A state lawmaker is proposing Rhode Island voters approve a land lease for a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark in Providence. (more…)
Wrigley Field renovations: Four more years!
Renovations to Wrigley Field could take an extra year to finish, as Chicago Cubs ownership is now looking to keep the Friendly Confines a construction zone before the 2019 season. (more…)
Down to wire for new Rays ballpark search
The St. Petersburg City Council is unlikely to give the Tampa Bay Rays permission to search for a new ballpark in the region, meaning any new-facility efforts will likely be put off until the end of the 2015 season. (more…)
Personnel news in Salem, Sussex County
We have personnel news for the Salem Red Sox (High Class A; Carolina League) and the Sussex County Miners (independent; Can-Am League). (more…)
Navs announce Futures League ASG plans
Fraser Field should be a hopping place for the Futures Collegiate League All-Star Game on July 21: Eastern Bank is the presenting sponsor, and the Zooperstars will appear. (more…)
New Mustangs owners pitch Dehler Park upgrades
Dehler Park could see big and small changes this year and beyond, as the new owners of the Billings Mustangs (rookie; Pioneer League) pitch the city on ballpark improvements. (more…)
Shuckers pledge $925,000 toward ballpark work
MGM Park should open in June after the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) and Overtime Sports pledged at least $925,000 toward construction costs. (more…)
A tale of lobsters, PETA and Sea Dogs
It’s been a few days of drama for the Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League), whose business decision to drop a lobster vendor led to some misinterpretation of the act by PETA. (more…)
MiLB unveils pace-of-play rules for AA, AAA games
The new pace-of-play rules for Minor League Baseball’s Double-A and Triple-A teams have been announced, as measures to shorten the length of games will be implemented for the 2015 season. (more…)