Four plans for Tropicana Field redevelopment, including Rays pitch, received by St. Petersburg
After revising RFP requirements for Tropicana Field redevelopment in August, the city of St. Petersburg received four proposals from developers, including a pitch from the Tampa Bay Rays and developer Hines. (more…)
New pro ballpark pitched for Shreveport
With Fair Grounds Field set for demolition, the city of Shreveport is partnering with REV Entertainment on a new ballpark to house a new professional team, likely for an MLB Partner League squad. (more…)
McCormick Field updates pitched by Asheville Tourists
The Asheville Tourists (High-A; Sally League) and local municipalities are debating mandated McCormick Field updates, estimated to cost at least $30 million. (more…)
First approvals for permanent Field of Dreams ballpark
We have our first governmental approvals for a new $55 million Field of Dreams ballpark at the iconic Dyersville (IA) filming location, as the site begins a transition to a youth sports development. (more…)
Burlington Athletic Stadium renovations move forward
Burlington Athletic Stadium renovations for the 2023 season are moving forward, with the budget for the project raised to $2.6 million from the original $1.95 million for the home of the Burlington Sock Puppets (summer collegiate; Appalachian League). (more…)
Yes, we’ll be at the Winter Meetings
We’re playing catchup after a bereavement break, but rest assured we’ll be at the Baseball Winter Meetings in San Diego next week, and we’d love to see you. (more…)
Wind Surge scrap season tickets; move to membership model
This was inevitable in Minor League Baseball; surprised it took so long: The Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A; Texas League) are scrapping traditional season tickets and moving to a membership model. (more…)
New Minnesota Twins branding unveiled
New Minnesota Twins branding was unveiled by the team today at the Mall of America, with a new look linking the past to the present and a notable return to the team’s original, never implemented name of the Twin Cities Twins. (more…)
2022 Logo/Branding of the Year: Beloit Sky Carp
It was a year of change for Beloit. Not only did the team get a new ownership group and a new ballpark, they also rolled out a new logo and new branding. Their new identity as the Beloit Sky Carp (High-A; Midwest League) is our choice for the 2022 Logo/Branding of the Year. (more…)
2023 Northwoods League lineup announced
The 2023 Northwoods League lineup has been announced, with the Minot Hot Tots entering the summer-collegiate circuit and the travel team Minnesota Mud Puppies to return. (more…)
Globe Life Field to host 2024 All-Star Game
Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers and the newest ballpark in the majors, has been announced as the host of the 2024 All-Star Game. (more…)
Personnel news: Steve Brice, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
We have some personnel news today from the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Double-A; Southern League), with Steve Brice joining the organization as Executive Vice President and General Manager. (more…)
Frederick Atlantic League team added for 2023
A new Frederick (Md.) team will be added to the 2023 Atlantic League lineup, as the owner of the MiLB Draft League Frederick Keys will field two teams in Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium for the season. (more…)