In Memoriam: David Glass
Just months after selling the Kansas City Royals to a group of local investors led by John Sherman, David Glass has passed away on Jan. 9 at the age of 84 of complications associated with pneumonia. (more…)
Three Ballpark Trends for 2020
With the 2020 season approaching and professional baseball teams finalizing their ballpark offerings, we expect to see three big trends make an impact on operations both for facilities pros and dedicated fans. (more…)
Charlotte Knights Extending BB&T Ballpark Netting
The Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) have launched an extended netting project at BB&T Ballpark, with the work to be completed prior to the 2020 season. (more…)
Toyota Field Construction Work Winding Down
Construction work at Toyota Field is winding down, as the new ballpark takes shape months before the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League) debut in April. (more…)
2020 College Baseball Facility Opening Dates
The 2020 college baseball season is just around the corner and will feature the debut of several new or extensively renovated ballparks. (more…)
New Lafayette Ballpark Construction Making Progress
With the facility being prepared for a 2021 opening, there are visible signs of progress in the construction of a new Lafayette Aviators (summer collegiate; Prospect League) ballpark. (more…)
Florida Fire Frogs to CoolToday Park for 2020
The Florida Fire Frogs (High A; Florida State League) will play the 2020 season at CoolToday Park, spring training home of MLB parent Atlanta Braves, but their future beyond the coming season remains unclear. (more…)
Blue Rocks Extending Frawley Stadium Protective Netting
The Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League) have extended protective netting at Frawley Stadium, running it to the end of the seating areas down both foul lines. (more…)
New Winston-Salem Dash Logo Unveiled
The Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League) has unveiled a new primary logo, marking a major change to the club’s look ahead of the 2020 season. (more…)
New Kannapolis Ballpark to Feature Kinetic Club
The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Low A; Sally League) have struck a partnership with Kinetic by Windstream that includes naming rights to Kinetic Club, a premium area at the team’s upcoming ballpark. In addition, the agreement includes wireless internet access for fans attending games and other events (more…)
Staten Island Yankees Announce Mini Trash Can Giveaway
On the heels of fallout from the Houston Astros sign-stealing scheme, the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have announced they will give away mini trash cans in September. (more…)
Newnan CPL Ballpark Proposal Being Considered
Newnan, GA officials are considering a proposed ballpark that would host a summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League team and other events, while anchoring a mixed-use development. (more…)
IronPigs Extending Coca-Cola Park Protective Netting
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) will extend protective netting at Coca-Cola Park prior to the 2020 season, running it farther down both base lines. (more…)