Angels Will Not Restore Anaheim to Team Name
The Los Angeles Angels are not willing to restore the Anaheim Angels name in ballpark discussions with the city, and Anaheim’s mayor is not opposed to that stance. (more…)
Fair Grounds Field Could be Demolished
Shreveport, LA’s Fair Grounds Field, a former affiliated minor league and independent baseball home, could be demolished under a bond proposal that will go before voters in November. (more…)
Spokane Indians Making Progress in Zero Waste Campaign
The Spokane Indians (Short Season A; Northwest League) are reporting progress in their Zero Waste by 2022 Campaign, as the team is stepping up several initiatives at Avista Stadium. (more…)
Proposal Would Revive Joe Davis Stadium
A new proposal calls for repurposing Joe Davis Stadium into a multi-sport venue, potentially reviving the former home of the Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)
Three Season-Ending Tech Tips: Start Off 2020 Ahead of the Curve
It’s the end of the year, and everyone is ready for a break. Believe me–I’ve visited dozens of stadiums this summer across the country and spoke with hundreds of the hardest-working people in the sports industry. The teams gave me great insight into what is needed to ensure their continued success of technology and future […]
Nashville Sounds’ Home to Become First Horizon Park
First Tennessee Park will be renamed First Horizon Park, the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and First Horizon National Corporation announced Thursday. The new name reflects the company’s unification of its banking, wealth management and fixed income businesses under the First Horizon brand. (more…)
Study Group: Sioux Falls Stadium Should be Demolished, Eventually
A study group is recommending that Sioux Falls Stadium, home of the Sioux Falls Canaries (independent; American Association), eventually be demolished. (more…)
Kannapolis Ballpark Opener: April 16, 2020
A new downtown Kannapolis ballpark will host its first home opener on Thursday, April 16, 2020, the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) announced today. (more…)
Johnson City Cardinals Set Single-Season Club Attendance Record
The Johnson City Cardinals (Rookie; Appalachian League) have set a new franchise single-season attendance record, doing so for the fourth straight season. On August 21st, the Cardinals welcomed their 69,632nd fan to TVA Credit Union Ballpark for the contest against the Elizabethton Twins. (more…)
Chattanooga Lookouts to Play Carbon-Neutral Game
On Friday, August 23, the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) will host what is being billed as the first 100 percent carbon-neutral game played by a Minor League Baseball team in America. (more…)
New Wareham Gatemen Ballpark Pitched
As unveiled by developers Tuesday, a proposed $300 million-plus project in Wareham, MA anchored by a gaming facility would include a new ballpark for the Wareham Gatemen (summer collegiate; Cape Cod League). (more…)
Ripken Baseball Tournaments Coming to ESPN Wide World of Sports
Ripken Baseball will bring youth tournaments to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex starting in 2020, with plans to use the former Atlanta Braves spring-training ballpark. (more…)
Early Season Ticket Demand Strong in Worcester
Anticipation is high in Worcester, MA for the 2021 arrival of the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), with club officials reporting strong demand for season tickets. (more…)