BayBears Go Out Big in Final Mobile Season
Lame-duck campaigns pose a huge challenge for MiLB teams, but the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) are taking on the 2019 season. (more…)
New for 2019: Las Vegas Aviators
Paying homage to Las Vegas legend and founder of the team’s corporate owner, the Howard Hughes Corporation today unveiled the new name of its Class AAA Pacific Coast League team: the Las Vegas Aviators. (more…)
Brandon Expedition League Branding Finalists Unveiled
Five finalists have been unveiled in a team name contest for a Brandon, Manitoba club that will begin play next season in the summer-collegiate Expedition League. Fans can vote on the finalists now through Tuesday, December 18 (more…)
Rangers, Arlington Planning Elaborate Globe Life Park Redevelopment
The Texas Rangers and City of Arlington are planning the next phase of Globe Life Park, with high-rise buildings and a multipurpose playing field among the possibilities in what could be a unique reconfiguration. (more…)
Hillsborough Seeks MLB Support in Rays Ballpark Proposal
As it tries to sell the Tampa Bay Rays on the proposal, Hillsborough County is asking Major League Baseball to support its funding framework for a new ballpark. (more…)
Synthetic Turf Field Slated for Jackie Robinson Ballpark
A synthetic turf field will be installed prior to the 2019 season at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, the home of the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League). (more…)
Pondering the Future of the Oakland Coliseum
Lost in all the excitement about plans for a new Howard Terminal ballpark unveiled by the Oakland Athletics and Bjarke Ingels Group last week is a radical proposal to make over the current Oakland Coliseum site. The big question: Is the Coliseum worth saving? (more…)
Personnel News: Pulaski, Western Nebraska
We have personnel news to report from the Pulaski Yankees (Rookie; Appalachian League) and the Western Nebraska Pioneers (summer collegiate; Expedition League). (more…)
Winter Meetings Begin Sunday; See You There!
It’s the biggest social event on the offseason calendar for the industry, as the baseball world gathers for the 2018 Baseball Winter Meetings at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino from Dec. 9–13. We’ll be there with bells on, and we hope to see you in Vegas! (more…)
Future Tech Trends in Point of Sale: Meet Stadium1 at Winter Meetings
Choosing the right venue management system for your stadium, arena or outdoor event can be an overwhelming task. In today’s fast-paced tech world, new functionality and technology is coming fast and furious, so management should know some new trends in the sports tech industry. Look for this new functionality to make a difference on how and […]
PNC Field to Host 2020 Triple-A All-Star Game
The 2020 Triple-A All-Star Game will be played at PNC Field, the home of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (International League). The festivities begin on July 13 and the 33rd Triple-A All-Star Game, presented by the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau, will be played on July 15 at 7:05 P.M. (more…)
Baby Cakes Working on Wichita Rebrand
With a shift to Wichita on the horizon, the New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are working to complete a rebranding that will take effect when they move in 2020. (more…)
Extra City Funding Sought for Ballpark Commons Project
Citing unexpected costs, ROC Ventures is asking Franklin, WI to contribute an additional $5.2 million to the Ballpark Commons development project. (more…)