New for 2020: Tri-City Chili Peppers
The identity of a Colonial Heights, VA-based expansion team in the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League has been unveiled, as the club will be known as the Tri-City Chili Peppers. (more…)
Vibes Working to Land 2020 All-Star Game
The Rocky Mountain Vibes are pushing to host a major event at UCHealth Park next summer, as the team lobbies for the Northwest League/Pioneer League All-Star Game. (more…)
International League Optimistic Over Worcester
As work on the upcoming Polar Park continues, International League president Randy Mobley is expressing optimism about the future of the soon-to-relocate Pawtucket Red Sox in Worcester, MA. (more…)
Allen Lawrence Named Salem Red Sox General Manager
After naming him Interim General Manager earlier this year, the Salem Red Sox (High A; Carolina League) have promoted Allen Lawrence to General Manager. He served as Interim General Manager during the 2019 season, succeeding former President & General Manager Ryan Shelton who left the organization in April. (more…)
Radical MiLB Realignment Proposed by MLB
Minor League Baseball could contract by as many as 42 teams after the 2020 season, as MLB officials are promoting a radical alteration of the team lineup and potentially an realignment of leagues as well. (more…)
Blue Jays to Host Yankees in 2020 Montreal Exhibitions
The Toronto Blue Jays will continue their tradition of annual spring-training games at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium next March, when they host the New York Yankees in a two-game series. (more…)
Redevelopment Around Former Turner Field Continues
An effort to redevelop the area around Atlanta’s former Turner Field continues, with developers breaking ground this week on apartments on a site formerly used for parking. (more…)
Planned Boomers Stadium Ownership Change Moves Forward
A potential Boomers Stadium ownership change took a step forward this week, as Schaumburg officials moved closer to assuming full ownership of the Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) home. (more…)
Lease With Prospective T-Bones Owner Approved
The prospective owner of the Kansas City T-Bones (independent; American Association) has lined up use of Just Bats Field at T-Bones Stadium, as Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City officials approved a lease Thursday. (more…)
Globe Life Park Conversion Plans Unveiled
Globe Life Park begins its conversion process this week, as the former Texas Rangers home is reconfigured into a multi-purpose venue that will host professional football and soccer teams next year. (more…)
Bruce Miller New Populous Americas Managing Director
Bruce Miller, whose portfolio includes Target Field, Allianz Field and Exploria Stadium, is the new managing director for Populous Americas. (more…)
Globe Life Field’s Last Retractable Roof Truss Installed
Construction crews lifted the final retractable roof truss at Globe Life Field this morning, yielding the latest sign of progress on the upcoming Texas Rangers home. (more…)
Saints Named American Association 2019 Organization of the Year
The St. Paul Saints have been named the independent American Association‘s Organization of the Year, marking the fifth consecutive time they have won the award. (more…)