Wilmington, Sugar Land open ballpark PPE dropoff
The Wilmington Blue Rocks and Sugar Land Skeeters are upping their charitable efforts by setting up ballpark dropoff spots for personal protective equipment. (more…)
With season delay, MLB teams feeling the pinch
There is nothing sadder than a closed ballpark during baseball season, and at a time when we’re supposed to celebrating the start of the 2020 MLB season, teams are feeling shutdown pain due to the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
USPBL postpones season opener to May 29
The independent United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL) is delaying its 2020 season opener from May 8 to May 29 in response to stay-at-home guidelines forced by the national coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
When baseball returns, will fans return as well?
Planning is tough due to the lack of actionable data, but as the baseball industry preps for the 2020 season, one study indicates that things won’t snap back to normal when it comes to venues and events. (more…)
Polar Park construction halted
Construction of Polar Park, the new home of the Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) set to open in 2021, has been shut down until May 4 due to a state halt on nonessential construction based on coronavirus concerns. (more…)
MiLB teams expand offerings, launch charitable efforts
With everything about the 2020 MiLB season up in the air, teams are finding ways to confront the coronavirus pandemic with expanded offerings and new charitable efforts in the absence of regular-season games in April. (more…)
MLB scraps 2020 London Series
The 2020 London Series featuring the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs is now officially canceled, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the current season. (more…)
Frontier League postpones 2020 season
The independent Frontier League has delayed the start to its 2020 season due to uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and when crowds will be allowed to gather once again this year. (more…)
Will we see MLB 2020 season launch in empty ballparks?
There is a growing feeling within the industry that MLB games could begin earlier than expected if teams were willing to play in empty neutral-site ballparks, as teams seek to generate money through broadcasts and not gate revenue. (more…)
MLB to pay MiLB player wages through May
Major League Baseball will pay the wages of Minor League Baseball players sidelined by shutdowns due to the coronavirus virus through May 31 or the beginning of the 2020 MiLB season. (more…)
Aussie Peppers drop out of National Pro Fastpitch
Travel restriction are forcing the Travelodge Aussie Spirit squad, playing in National Pro Fastpitch as the Aussie Peppers of Minnesota, to drop out for the 2020 season. (more…)
Nats/Astros spring camp closed, will be used for drive-up coronavirus testing
FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches has been totally shut down and players sent away, as the Florida National Guard is setting up drive-up coronavirus testing in one of the complex’s parking lots. (more…)
Layoffs, furloughs come for Memphis Redbirds
The Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and sister USL Championship team Memphis 901 FC confirmed layoffs and employee furloughs. (more…)