Williamsport Gets Ready for the Big Stage
Those who have attended a Williamsport Croscutters (Short Season A; New-York Penn League) game at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field this season have been in for a unique experience — one that will be shared nationally when the ballpark hosts the MLB Little League Classic Sunday. (more…)
Manfred: Sherman/Jeter Group Meeting MLB Guidelines on Marlins Purchase
The group led by businessman Bruce Sherman and former Yankee great Derek Jeter conforms to MLB’s debt guidelines at first glance, according to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, as the approval process moves along, (more…)
MLB, Union to Address Pace of Play Issues Yet Again
With MLB games running slightly longer this season than in past seasons, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred will discuss potential rule changes with the player’s union in an attempt to speed up the game. (more…)
Diamondbacks, Maricopa Co. Dispute Goes to Arbitration
A Superior Court judge ordered the Arizona Diamondbacks and Maricopa County to settle their differences over the condition of Chase Field before an arbitrator, instead of going to court. (more…)
Isotopes Sued Over Foul-Ball Injury
We have another attorney willing to make a run at collecting money from injuries suffered as the result of a foul ball, this time in a lawsuit involving the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Isotopes Park. (more…)
Henry: Let’s Rid Fenway Park of Yawkey Legacy
Boston Red Sox owner John Henry says it’s time to take former team owner Tom Yawkey’s name outside the street next to the ballpark, given his opposition to integrating the team in the 1940s and 1950s. (more…)
County: Sculpture Must Stay at Marlins Park
Removing the Red Grooms home-run sculpture at Marlins Park is not an option for any new Miami Marlins owners, as it’s owned by Miami-Dade County and is permanently installed at the ballpark. (more…)
Is Howard Terminal Out as A’s Ballpark Site?
Howard Terminal has never been an ideal site for a new Oakland Athletics ballpark given the access and remediation issues, and there are reports that the team’s front office has eliminated it from consideration, focusing on the current Coliseum site and what’s called the Lake Merritt site. (more…)
Surprise: White Sox Fans More Satisfied Than Cubs Fans
We’ve always felt that a Chicago White Sox game was an underrated experience, and the numbers seem to bear that out, as the annual J.D. Power 2017 Fan Experience Study puts a Guaranteed Rate Field game the top sports experience in the Windy City — even better than a Wrigley Field run. (more…)
Total Eclipse: Ballparks Prepare to Blackout
It’s time to bring out those viewing glasses and gather the family because for the first time since 1918, a total solar eclipse will turn the skies dark for a few minutes on August 21. Professional baseball teams across the country are jumping on this trend and preparing for their ballpark blackouts with unique events […]
In Memoriam: Master Yogi Berra
Some sad news to report: Master Yogi Berra, bat dog for the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League), passed away peacefully today from cancer at age 9. (more…)
Boomers Stadium Upgrades Pitched
Upgrades to Boomers Stadium could amount to an almost $13 million investment, according to a recent report on the home of the Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League). (more…)
Chicago Dogs Plan for Debut Season
For the Chicago Dogs (independent; American Association), a debut 2018 season is drawing closer, and the club is making plans to build awareness in the meantime. (more…)