Personnel News: Rogers Honored by NY-Penn League; RiverDogs Announce New Hires
We have personnel news, including a league honor for Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) General Manager Jane Rogers and new hires by the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
New for 2019: Kentucky Proud Park
The University of Kentucky‘s new ballpark, which is complete and will host its first season next spring, has been named Kentucky Proud Park. The name was approved by the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees on Friday, and is billed as a tribute to farmers and businesses of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Big Blue Nation. (more…)
New for 2020: O’Brate Stadium
Oklahoma State University‘s upcoming ballpark has a name, as it will be known as O’Brate Stadium. (more…)
Parkview Field Naming Rights Extended
The home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) is keeping its name for five more years, as the naming-rights deal for Parkview Field has been extended. (more…)
Opening Day for BB&T Point: May 2
We have an opening date for BB&T Point, as the forthcoming ballpark will host the High Point Rockers‘(independent; Atlantic League) home opener on May 2, 2019. (more…)
Thunder Bay Border Cats Nearing Sale
An ownership change could be in the offing for the Thunder Bay Border Cats (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), as a local group is working to obtain the team. (more…)
Souris Valley to Host 2019 Expedition League All-Star Game
The Souris Valley Sabre Dogs will host the 2019 Expedition League All-Star Game at Corbett Field. Two days worth of events will begin on July 15, with the summer-collegiate circuit’s All-Star Game set for July 16. (more…)
Northwoods League Unveils 2018 Executive, Organization of the Year
The summer-collegiate Northwoods League has announced two major 2018 awards, including Executive of the Year and Organization of the Year. Ryan Moede, GM of the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, has won Executive of the Year, while the Bismarck Larks were awarded Organization of the Year award for the second straight season. (more…)
2018 Editor’s Choice for Outstanding Achievement: Ivy at Berlin Place
It has been a year of development for the South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League), as they are nearing completion on The Ivy at Berlin Place. The project, which gives South Bend a Wrigleyville feel while tying into surrounding downtown development, has earned a 2018 Editor’s Choice for Outstanding Achievement Award. (more…)
Plans for New Wichita Ballpark Take Shape
More details are emerging on a new Wichita ballpark, as officials continue planning the upcoming facility for the New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
St. Croix River Hounds Launch Delayed
The St. Croix River Hounds (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) will not begin play in 2019, as delays to their ballpark project have contributed to a change in plans. (more…)
Jeter Finally Wins in Miami: Grooms Sculpture Booted from Ballpark
The Miami Marlins may have led the National League in losses and barely drew 10,000 fans a game, but Derek Jeter can declare a win in his efforts to rid Marlins Park of the left-field Red Grooms sculpture, as it’s being moved outside the ballpark. (more…)
Angels Opt Out of Angel Stadium Lease
The Los Angeles Angels are opting out of their Angel Stadium lease, leaving questions about their long-term ballpark plans. (more…)