New A’s ballpark construction continues apace
Here’s your semimonthly reminder that new A’s ballpark construction in Las Vegas is proceeding apace, that locals seem to be embracing the move, and what we can expect in 2028. (more…)
Big offseason changes in the new National Association
We’re already seeing big changes in the independent Frontier League for 2027, as the league transitions to new National Association branding and adds two teams from the American Association. (more…)
Rays to launch Ballpark Experience Center in 2027
With new Tampa ballpark planning well underway, the Tampa Bay Rays are prepping a Rays Ballpark Experience Center designed to woo fans, sponsors and premium partners, opening in early 2027 (we hope in time for spring training, anyway). The Rays Ballpark Experience Center will stress the fan experience at the new Tampa ballpark as well […]
Goodbye Springfield Cardinals, Hello Ozarks Springbirds
We have a Minor League Baseball rebranding to pass along: The Springfield Cardinals are now the Ozarks Springbirds (Double-A; Texas League). (more…)
MLB scraps Grand Teton National Park exhibition
Someone at Major League Baseball came to their senses, as a proposal for a Grand Teton National Park exhibition game was officially withdrawn by officials. (more…)
More Oriole Park renovations set for 2027
Another offseason, another upgrade to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, as the upper deck in the left-field stands will be converted to a social/bar space open to all ticket holders to a Baltimore Orioles game. (more…)
American Family Field winterization schedules pushed back
The ambitious plan for both American Family Field winterization and needed equipment overhauls is being adjusted after the original timeline proved to perhaps be a little too ambitious. (more…)
MLB, Trump Administration eye 2028 game in Grand Teton National Park ballpark
This seems to be a really bad idea: Major League Baseball is talking with the Trump Administration about holding a 2028 regular-season game in a national park, with a Grand Teton National Park ballpark a leading contender. (more…)
Goodbye Comerica Park, hello Fifth Third Park
Our final naming-rights story for the day: After a merger of banks, the Detroit Tigers announced that the original name of the team’s home, Comerica Park, would shift to Fifth Third Park for the 2027 season and beyond. (more…)
Goodbye Coca-Cola Park, hello Jefferson Park
More naming-rights news, Part 3: The home of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Triple-A; International League) will be Jefferson Park beginning in 2027 after the previous naming-rights deal for Coca-Cola Park expired. (more…)
New moniker sought for Jackie Robinson Ballpark
The end of the season brings naming-rights news. Part 2: The Daytona Tortugas (Low A; Florida State League) are seeking a naming-rights partner for Jackie Robinson Ballpark–but don’t worry that the recognition of the civil-rights pioneer is going away. (more…)
Goodbye Synovus Park, hello Pinnacle Park
Today’s the day for rebrandings. Story #1: The former Golden Park will see another naming-rights change, as Synovus Park brand is going away, replaced by a new Pinnacle Park brand for the home of the Columbus Clingstones (Double-A; Southern League). (more…)
Goldberg-Strassler named MWL Broadcaster of the Year
A well-deserved award: Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, author of The Baseball Thesaurus and The Football Thesaurus and Voice of the Lansing Lugnuts, is the Midwest League’s 2026 Broadcaster of the Year. (more…)