Oakland A’s Ballpark Bill Clears State Assembly
A plan for a new Oakland A’s ballpark at Howard Terminal cleared another hurdle Wednesday, when the California State Assembly approved a bill supporting the proposal. (more…)
Scrappers to Play as Peppers in Oil July 13
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will take the field as the Mahoning Valley Peppers in Oil on July 13, part of a promotion that includes branded uniforms and merchandise. The iconic area appetizer will be featured on the game worn jerseys, game worn hats and retail hats and shirts. (more…)
Apollo at the Park Coming to MLB Ballparks
The Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first human to walk on the Moon by placing 15 replica statues of Neil Armstrong’s iconic spacesuit in MLB ballparks. (more…)
Mixed-Use Development Pitched for Capital City Stadium Site
A New York-based developer is pitching a new proposal for the Capital City Stadium site to Columbia, SC officials, calling for a mixed-use development on the property. (more…)
California League Unveils 2019 Hall of Fame Class
The High-A California League has announced its 2019 Hall of Fame class, featuring former players Adrian Beltre, Rollie Fingers, Harry “Bud” Heslet, and former league president Joe Gagliardi. (more…)
Polar Park Slated to Feature Museum
A museum is being planned for Worcester’s upcoming Polar Park, with the space to showcase the storied baseball history of Central Massachusetts. (more…)
Agreement Reached on Potential Montreal Ballpark Site
Two firms, including one led by Stephen Bronfman, a leader in the effort to bring MLB back to Montreal, have reached to an agreement to develop a site at the city’s Peel Basin with a project that could include a new ballpark. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2019 High-A Voting Begins
Let the voting begin! Here’s the start of the Best of the Ballparks 2019 fan vote for High-A MiLB facilities, encompassing the ballparks of the California, Carolina and Florida State leagues. (more…)
Atlantic League Tests Trackman System
When the Somerset Patriots hosted the High Point Rockers last Thursday, it marked the independent Atlantic League‘s first test of a Trackman system to assist home plate umpires. (more…)
At CHS Field: St. Paul, City of Baseball
With the opening of a new City of Baseball Museum at CHS Field, the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) extend the Minnesota capital’s rich diamond history in an entertaining ballpark space. (more…)
New for 2019: DuPage Medical Group Field
The Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League) and DuPage Medical Group have struck a multi-year partnership that includes naming rights to the newly minted DuPage Medical Group Field. (more…)
Port Angeles Lefties Nearing Civic Field Extension
The Port Angeles Lefties (summer collegiate; West Coast League) are on the verge of extending their run at Civic Field, as a five-year agreement is set to go before to the Port Angeles City Council. (more…)
London Series to be Played on Synthetic Turf
When the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees meet at London Stadium next month, they will play their two-game series on synthetic turf. (more…)