Manfred Takes Aim at MiLB Owners, Says They Are Unwilling to Negotiate
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred today took aim at Minor League Baseball owners who oppose a plan to contract 42 MiLB teams, saying they were unwilling to negotiate an acceptable new PBA or upgrade their facilities. (more…)
All MLB Ballparks Will Feature Extended Netting in 2020
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is now on record with news that all 30 MLB teams will feature extended netting of some sort in their home ballparks for the 2020 season, with several teams already announcing plans. (more…)
Talks Over MiLB Contraction Continue; Don’t Expect Quick Resolution
Talks between Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball over a proposed contraction of 42 MiLB teams continue, with more politicos weighing in on the plan and several issues clarified. (more…)
Details Emerge on Proposed Angel Stadium Land Sale
With a key city council vote expected next week, Anaheim is releasing details on a proposed Angel Stadium land sale to a group that includes Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno. (more…)
Foul Ball Injury Lawsuit Against Reds Dismissed
A lawsuit against the Cincinnati Reds and other parties over claimed injuries from a foul ball at Great American Ball Park has been dismissed, as plaintiffs voluntarily drop the case. (more…)
Professional Baseball Still in Play for McCoy Stadium
Professional baseball is still in play as a future use for Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium, but it will take time for city and state leaders to determine long-term plans for the ballpark. (more…)
New for 2020: Portland Gherkins
The Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; West Coast League) have unveiled the Portland Gherkins, a new summer-collegiate farm team that will play at Walker Stadium beginning in 2020. The Gherkins will play a variety of opponents, including West Coast League members and independent wood bat teams. (more…)
Rays Will Pursue Tampa Bay/Montreal Split in 2028
Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg says his team will merely delay, but not scrap a planned Tampa Bay/Montreal split schedule until 2028, after the current Tropicana Field lease ends. (more…)
Mobile Tabs New Hank Aaron Stadium Operator
Mobile Sports & Entertainment Group (MSEG) is set to take over operations of Hank Aaron Stadium, as the Mobile City Council moved forward with an agreement Tuesday. (more…)
Greetings from the Winter Meetings!
Greetings from the Winter Meetings, where we held our annual reception honoring the winners in our Ballpark Digest Awards and Best of the Ballparks fan votes. It was a great time; thanks to all those who attended. (more…)
Mariachis de Nuevo México Repeats as Copa de la Diversión Winner
It’s a repeat for the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), whose adopted Mariachis de Nuevo México branding has won Minor League Baseball’s Copa de la Diversión for the second-straight season. The announcement was made this morning at the Baseball Winter Meetings Opening Session. (more…)
Feds Reviewing Wrigley Field Renovations for ADA Compliance
The five-year renovation of Wrigley Field has prompted a lawsuit saying the ballpark is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, leading to an investigation opened by local federal prosecutors. (more…)
MiLB, Nationwide Announce New Partnership
Minor League Baseball and Nationwide have announced a new multi-year partnership, making Nationwide the “Official Insurance Partner of Minor League Baseball.” (more…)