Best of the Ballparks 2018: Short Season-A, First Round
Voting is now open for the first round of the 2018 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for Short Season-A baseball, encompassing the 22 teams of the NY-Penn League and Northwest League. So go vote! (more…)
NBC: No Plans to Move World Series From Wichita
National Baseball Congress recently stated that its annual World Series will remain in Wichita, regardless of future plans for Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. (more…)
Boise State Ballpark Planning Underway
With the university’s baseball program set to begin play in 2020, planning is underway for a new Boise State ballpark. (more…)
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium to Host 2019 FSL All-Star Game
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, home of the Palm Beach Cardinals and Jupiter Hammerheads, will host the 2019 Florida State League All-Star Game. All-Star Weekend will begin on Friday, June 14, with the All-Star Game scheduled for Saturday, June 15. (more…)
PawSox, Worcester Continuing Discussions
Amidst uncertainty surrounding their proposed new Pawtucket ballpark, Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) officials continue discussions with Worcester, MA about a possible move. (more…)
Arkansas Exploring Baum Stadium Upgrade
Arkansas is considering the construction of a new baseball facility at Baum Stadium, with the building planned to include a new clubhouse and other features. (more…)
The Clock is Ticking on Best of the Ballparks Vote For A, AA
We’re in the finals of the 2018 Best of the Ballparks MiLB competition for Low-A, High-A and Double-A facilities, with the vote ending tomorrow at 2 p.m. Central. There are some very close margins, so please help us out — your vote will certainly count! (more…)
Frontier League Unveils Clint Brown Award
In honor of the late Clint Brown, the independent Frontier League has unveiled the “Clint Brown Excellence in Marketing Award. ” The award will be given annually when the Frontier League announces its post-season award winners. (more…)
Blue Wahoos to Welcome 2-Millionth Fan
A nice milestone to pass along: the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) will welcome the 2-millionth fan to Blue Wahoos Stadium this weekend, most likely on Sunday. (more…)
Vaughn Street Portland MLB Ballpark Site Off Market
One of the potential sites for a Portland MLB ballpark — the ESCO Corp. foundry location that formerly hosted the old Vaughn Street Park for MiLB’s Portland Beavers — is now off the market after being sold. (more…)
Select MLB Ballparks to Host College Football This Fall
This year, several college football games will take place at Major League Baseball ballparks. The mix includes a few bowl games, along with a historic rivalry at a historic venue and one ballpark’s first attempt at hosting football. (more…)
MLB Attendance Dip: Permanent or an Anomaly?
MLB attendance is down some 6.6 percent this season when compared to 2017, and while early-season numbers aren’t always a bellwether, the dip is causing some concern in MLB circles. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2018: Double-A, Finals
We’ve reached the finals round of the 2018 MiLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote for the three Double-A leagues, with Dunkin’ Donuts Park (Hartford Yard Goats) facing off against Hammons Field (Springfield Cardinals). So you know what to do: vote! (more…)