It’s Worcester Red Sox to Diamond Baseball Holdings
This was tops in our betting pool of upcoming acquisitions: though there’s been no official announcement, it’s being reported that MiLB behemoth Diamond Baseball Holdings is adding the Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A; International League) to its lineup. (more…)
New for 2024: Oakland Ballers
The MLB Partner League Pioneer League is expanding to Northern California for the 2024 season, with the Oakland Ballers (the B’s–get it?) and a yet-to-be announced team on tap. (more…)
D-Backs launch $299 Ballpark Season Pass
Most MLB teams offer some sort of Ballpark Pass, but this is the first we’ve seen one offered the year before as a holiday gift, as the Arizona Diamondbacks are selling a $299 Ballpark Season Pass for the entire 2024 MLB season. (more…)
Steve Tahsler new Frontier League Commissioner
This is a move that’s probably overdue: longtime league employee Steve Tahsler is the new Commissioner of the Frontier League, replacing Eric Krupa, who stepped down in July to join Ryan Sanders Baseball and RS3 Sports as COO. (more…)
Find us across the social media multiverse
We’re seeing plenty of upheaval in the social-media world, which means we’ve had to adjust our social media feeds and add accounts on new offerings, including Threads and Bluesky. (more…)
Atlantic League terminates Gastonia Honey Hunters membership
Citing over $1.1 million in unpaid debt, the MLB Partner League Atlantic League terminated the Gastonia Honey Hunters membership and filed suit to collect on the debt; the city has also filed a lawsuit seeking payment and eviction from Caromont Health Park. (more…)
AutoZone Park renovations cut from Memphis sports spending
After the state approved funding for four sports facilities projects, Memphis officials are shifting course and focusing on upgrades to the Liberty Bowl and FedExForum, eliminating the Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A; International League) and AutoZone Park renovations from the mix. (more…)
With funding in place, American Family Field repairs begin
With a funding plan passed by the Wisconsin Legislature and signing expected from Gov. Tony Evers, the board overseeing American Family Field repairs will begin work for the 2024 MLB season. (more…)
Baton Rouge MiLB as part of larger development?
Baton Rouge is considering a development of its Memorial Stadium sports complex that could yield a new professional baseball ballpark and a rightsized football stadium for USL soccer. (more…)
City approves Wichita Wind Surge ballpark area development incentives
It’s not the deal originally planned for a new Wichita Wind Surge ballpark, but it’s the one we have, as the city steps forward with $11.3 million in incentives for development at the waterfront facility. (more…)
City debates bond issue for new Eugene Emeralds ballpark
City officials are debating the outlines of a potential $15-million bond issue for a new Eugene Emeralds ballpark, as the team is working to close a funding gap for the proposed $100.5-million facility at the Lane County Fairgrounds. (more…)
New for 2024: Lee Health Sports Complex
Another naming-rights deal to pass along: the Minnesota Twins spring-training camp in Fort Myers has a new moniker, as a deal with Lee Health will yield new branding of Lee Health Sports Complex in 2024. (more…)
Financial planning continues on new Chattanooga Lookouts ballpark
Work on a new Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A; Southern League) ballpark proceeds, as the planners work to arrive at a guaranteed maximum price tag for the project soon. (more…)