Wrigley Field named National Historic Landmark
Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, has been named a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior, honored as a nationally significant site in American history and culture. (more…)
‘Tis the season for free, discounted books!
Thanksgiving Discounts. Black Friday. Small Business Saturday. Cyber Monday. Yes, we’re heading into the holiday sales season, with an abundance of deals and discounts. Who are we to fight the tide? We’re in the midst of a book giveaway and a BOGO sale. (more…)
MLB polling fans on ballpark safety perceptions
With planning underway for the 2021 MLB season, officials are polling fans on what needs to happen before they’re comfortable heading to ballparks in terms of COVID-19 mitigation and vaccinations. (more…)
Personnel news: Frontier League, Bowling Green, South Bend
Rich Sauget Sr. retires as president of the independent Frontier League, while the Bowling Green Hot Rods and South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League) announce front-office changes. (more…)
New for 2021: Mercy Health Stadium
The home of the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League) will have a new name in 2021, as the former Sprenger Stadium becomes Mercy Health Stadium under a new three-year naming-rights deal. (more…)
In memoriam: Farrell Owens
Farrell Owens, who worked with Larry Schmittou to bring the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) to the Music City in 1978 and served as the team’s first GM/VP, passed away. He was 76. (more…)
New date set for 2021 Field of Dreams game
MLB announced a new date of Aug. 12 for the Field of Dreams game at a custom-built ballpark outside Dyersville, IA, featuring the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees. (more…)
Upgrades, Atlantic League in works for Staten Island ballpark
With MLB’s contraction of the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), the New York City Economic Development Corp. is looking at $5 million in Richmond County Bank Ballpark upgrades to potentially host Atlantic League games as well as other sports. (more…)
Astros add Sugar Land as new Triple-A affiliate
As expected: the Houston Astros are buying the Sugar Land Skeeters and adding the formerly independent Atlantic League team as its Triple-A affiliate for the 2021 season and beyond as the makeover of MiLB by MLB continues. (more…)
Nationals, Red Wings announce affiliation deal
After some last-minute negotiations, the Rochester Red Wings announced a new affiliation deal with the Washington Nationals, keeping the team in the Class AAA International League. (more…)
Cricket conversion in store for AirHogs Stadium
Not only did the Texas AirHogs leave the ranks of professional baseball, but now their home is as well, as AirHogs Stadium will be converted into a pro cricket facility, a move approved by Grand Prairie City Council. (more…)
Get used to watching your favorite MLB teams on Bally Sports
Sinclair Broadcasting is reportedly addressing its financial woes by selling naming rights to the 21 Fox Sports networks it obtained from Disney to Bally’s Corp., creating the Bally Sports network. (more…)
Peter Seidler new San Diego Padres chairman
Peter Seidler is the new San Diego Padres Chairman and MLB Control Person, with Ron Fowler transitioning to Padres vice chairman while remaining on MLB’s Labor Policy Committee. (more…)