It’s Official: PawSox to Worcester, Polar Park in 2021
Owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and the city of Worcester have agreed on a letter of intent to bring the PawSox to a new Kelly Square ballpark, tentative named Polar Park, for the 2021 season. (more…)
Report: PawSox Set for Worcester Move
Citing anonymous sources, the Boston Globe is reporting the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) have decided to move the team to Worcester (MA), with an announcement set for this afternoon. (more…)
It’s All About Relationships: The Longest MLB/MiLB Affiliations
The often-fluid nature of baseball affiliations can lead to shifts during every affiliation cycle, making long-lasting agreements between Major League and Minor League teams more notable. With another affiliation cycle set to kick off in the coming weeks, we take a look the longest affiliations in each MiLB league. (more…)
Erie, Detroit Extend Player Development Contract
Another affiliation deal to report: the Detroit Tigers and the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) agreed to a player development contract (PDC) extension through 2020. (more…)
Five Finalists Unveiled for North Alabama Team Name
We have the five finalists for the name of the Class AA Southern League team debuting in 2020 in Madison (AL), a Huntsville suburb, as local slang and aeronautics names prevail. (more…)
Elon Musk Pitches Dodger Stadium High-Speed Dugout Loop
First gondolas, and now an underground public transportation system, as entrepreneur Elon Musk is proposing a tunnel between Dodger Stadium and a yet-to-be-determined western terminus to relieve traffic to Los Angeles Dodgers games. (more…)
Will Austin MLS Move Clear Way for New Missions Ballpark?
With the Austin City Council approving a land lease for a new Austin MLS stadium, influential Judge Nelson Wolff says that there’s no support for MLS in San Antonio — and that’s possibly good news for the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Eastern League Unveils New Logo
We have a new logo for the Class AA Eastern League, as the circuit partners with Brandiose in the first design change for the Eastern League logo since the 1998 season. (more…)
Storm Chasers Welcome Three Millionth Fan to Werner Park
A milestone worth noting: The Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) welcomed the three-millionth fan to Werner Park, which opened on April 16, 2011. (more…)
Introducing MLB Renovation Watch
In order to keep their facilities competitive, many Major League Baseball teams have pursued ballpark renovations in recent years. With several high-profile improvement projects either in progress or in the works, the MLB Renovation Watch page will keep track of the latest developments when it comes to ballpark upgrades. (more…)
$12M for UPMC Park Renovations Approved by State
A $12 million plan to renovate UPMC Park, home of the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League), was approved by Pennsylvania officials, and work should begin at the end of the season. (more…)
New Sioux Falls Ballpark Pitched
There’s been talk about a new Sioux Falls ballpark for the past several years, and a potential new home for the Sioux Falls Canaries (independent; American Association) may be closer with a conceptual plan from a local architect. (more…)
Bees, Angels Extend Player Development Contract Through 2022
This doesn’t really affect any upcoming affiliation deals in 2018, but the Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Los Angeles Angels extended their existing player-development contract (PDC) through 2022. (more…)