Guaranteed Rate Field Netting Extending to Foul Poles
The Chicago White Sox will extend Guaranteed Rate Field‘s protective netting from foul pole to foul pole, marking one of the most drastic measures yet in Major League Baseball. (more…)
Patriots Draw 6,000-Plus Fans for Six Straight Games
Over the stretch of June 7 through June 16, the Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League) welcomed six straight crowds of over 6,000 fans to TD Bank Ballpark. (more…)
It’s Altoona vs. Amarillo in 2019 MiLB Double-A Best of the Ballparks Finals
It’s Altoona vs. Amarillo in the finals of the 2019 MiLB Double-A Best of the Ballparks vote, as Peoples Natural Gas Field defeated defending champ Dunkin’ Donuts Park and Hodgetown edged Blue Wahoos Stadium in two incredibly close votes. (more…)
BB&T Point: A New Anchor in Downtown High Point
When plans were announced to place an independent Atlantic League team in North Carolina, it seemed like a real long shot to many industry insiders. With the opening of BB&T Point in downtown High Point, independent baseball joins the many baseball options in the Piedmont Triad. (more…)
RoughRiders Fans Help Set New World Record
Fans helped the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) set a new world record during last Friday’s game, achieving the high mark for most people pinning awareness ribbons on one another. (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Parking Garage Pitched
As planing for a new Wichita ballpark continues, city officials are considering a proposal for a nearby 543-space parking garage and bus station. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2019: Summer Collegiate
We begin our final segment of competition in the 2019 Best of the Ballparks fan vote, as we ask you to choose among 64 summer-collegiate ballparks. There is an abundance of riches here, so vote! (more…)
Hooks to Have Fans Disconnect for Phone-Free Game
The Corpus Christi Hooks (Class AA; Texas League) will ask fans to disconnect from their devices Thursday, when the team hosts a phones-free game at Whataburger Field. (more…)
Bulls Set Three-Game Series Paid Attendance Record
The Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) broke a record over their three-game home series from June 14-16, welcoming a paid attendance of 35,052 fans. (more…)
Rookie-Level Best of the Ballparks 2019 Fan Vote Begins
The next competition in the 2019 MiLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote begins, as the polling for Rookie-level ballparks in the Appalachian League and Pioneer League begins. So you know what to do: Vote! (more…)
Voting Opens on 2019 MiLB Best of the Ballparks, Short Season A
Voting is now open for the first round of the 2019 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for Short Season-A baseball, encompassing the 22 teams of the NY-Penn League and Northwest League. So go vote! (more…)
Canadians Begin Season with High Expectations
A new season could bring more success for the Vancouver Canadians (Short Season A; Northwest League), as the organization enters its 2019 campaign with high expectations. (more…)
Potential Wrigley Field Sports Book on Tap?
Could we see betting windows at the Friendly Confines? It’s all talk now, but there are reports the Chicago Cubs are considering a Wrigley Field sports book, as the state of Illinois moves forward with legalized sports betting. (more…)