D-Backs Thinking Big with Potential New Ballpark
Details have surfaced on what the Arizona Diamondbacks would want in a new ballpark project, showing a bold vision for how the team could settle its long-term facility situation. (more…)
Personnel News: Quad Cities, Carolina
We have personnel news to report from the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) and the Carolina Mudcats (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Group Closer to Taking Over Hank Aaron Stadium Management
A group that includes former Mobile BayBears executive Ari Rosenbaum is closer to taking over management of Hank Aaron Stadium, as it has been recommended by Mobile mayor Sandy Stimpson. (more…)
Indianapolis Indians Set New Records for Charitable Giving
The Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League) set a new franchise record for total charitable giving in 2019, doing so for the third consecutive year. Including monetary donations and in-kind contributions, the Tribe gave back $583,623 to community organizations in fiscal year 2019. (more…)
Lawsuit Over Potential Oakland Coliseum Land Sale Dropped
The City of Oakland‘s lawsuit against Alameda County over a potential sale of Oakland Coliseum land to the Oakland A’s has been dismissed, ending a legal standoff over the site’s future. (more…)
IronBirds Owners, Aberdeen to Settle Lawsuit
Aberdeen IronBirds ownership (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and Aberdeen intend to settle their legal dispute, agreeing to a plan to end litigation and provide a road map for future ballpark upgrades. (more…)
Long-Term Plans for RE/MAX Field Still Unknown
Although the Edmonton Prospects (summer collegiate; Western Canada Baseball League) could return in 2020, Edmonton officials are negotiating with another group to take over operations of RE/MAX Field. (more…)
MiLB Unveils 2020 Copa de la Diversión Campaign
Minor League Baseball has unveiled its 2020 Copa de la Diversión (Fun Cup) campaign and event series, featuring 92 participating teams. Each of the 92 participating MiLB teams covering 34 U.S. states will transform its on-field brand to a culturally-relevant Hispanic persona, representing an extension of the team’s and community’s identity. (more…)
Aces Extending Greater Nevada Field Protective Netting
The Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will extend protective netting to the foul poles at Greater Nevada Field, with the project to be completed prior to the 2020 season. (more…)
Personnel News: Rocket City, Frisco, Traverse City
We have personnel news to report from the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League), Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League), and the Traverse City Pit Spitters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Lansing Lugnuts President Nick Grueser to Depart Team
The Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League) have announced that team president Nick Grueser, their longest tenured full-time employee, will officially leave the organization in February. (more…)
New for 2020: Wichita Wind Surge
Branding has been unveiled for the Wichita Wind Surge (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as the former New Orleans Baby Cakes establish a new identity with their move to Wichita. (more…)
Report: D-Backs Have Wish List for New Ballpark
If the Arizona Diamondbacks leave Chase Field for a new Phoenix-area facility, team owners will likely seek a more intimate retractable-roof ballpark built at the center of a mixed-use development. (more…)