Nashville Sounds’ Home to Become First Horizon Park
First Tennessee Park will be renamed First Horizon Park, the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and First Horizon National Corporation announced Thursday. The new name reflects the company’s unification of its banking, wealth management and fixed income businesses under the First Horizon brand. (more…)
Study Group: Sioux Falls Stadium Should be Demolished, Eventually
A study group is recommending that Sioux Falls Stadium, home of the Sioux Falls Canaries (independent; American Association), eventually be demolished. (more…)
Kannapolis Ballpark Opener: April 16, 2020
A new downtown Kannapolis ballpark will host its first home opener on Thursday, April 16, 2020, the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) announced today. (more…)
Johnson City Cardinals Set Single-Season Club Attendance Record
The Johnson City Cardinals (Rookie; Appalachian League) have set a new franchise single-season attendance record, doing so for the fourth straight season. On August 21st, the Cardinals welcomed their 69,632nd fan to TVA Credit Union Ballpark for the contest against the Elizabethton Twins. (more…)
Chattanooga Lookouts to Play Carbon-Neutral Game
On Friday, August 23, the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) will host what is being billed as the first 100 percent carbon-neutral game played by a Minor League Baseball team in America. (more…)
New Wareham Gatemen Ballpark Pitched
As unveiled by developers Tuesday, a proposed $300 million-plus project in Wareham, MA anchored by a gaming facility would include a new ballpark for the Wareham Gatemen (summer collegiate; Cape Cod League). (more…)
Ripken Baseball Tournaments Coming to ESPN Wide World of Sports
Ripken Baseball will bring youth tournaments to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex starting in 2020, with plans to use the former Atlanta Braves spring-training ballpark. (more…)
Early Season Ticket Demand Strong in Worcester
Anticipation is high in Worcester, MA for the 2021 arrival of the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), with club officials reporting strong demand for season tickets. (more…)
SunTrust Park Netting to be Extended
Protective netting at SunTrust Park will be extended, as the Atlanta Braves announced plans on Monday to extend netting from foul pole to foul pole. (more…)
Kansas City T-Bones Evicted from Ballpark
On Monday, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City Kansas announced that it is evicting the Kansas City T-Bones (independent; American Association) from JustBats Field at T-Bones Stadium, citing default on rent and utility payments. (more…)
Sea Dogs Welcome 10-Millionth Fan
The Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) notched a major achievement Monday night, welcoming their 10-millionth fan in franchise history. Tabitha Berube from Gray, Maine was the lucky fan, who was attending the game with her family. (more…)
Field of Dreams Game Planning Underway
Work is underway for 2020’s Field of Dreams MLB regular-season game, with plans taking shape for a temporary ballpark that will be constructed in the Dyersville, IA cornfield. (more…)
Las Vegas Ballpark to Host 2020 Triple-A National Championship Game
The Las Vegas Aviators are gearing up for a major event at Las Vegas Ballpark next year, as the facility will host the 2020 Triple-A National Championship Game. Scheduled for September 22, the contest will feature the Pacific Coast League champion versus the International League champion in a one-game winner-take-all showdown. (more…)