St. Pete selects Rays/Hines team for Tropicana Field redevelopment
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch announced the choice of a Tampa Bay Rays/Hines bid for Tropicana Field redevelopment, but the Rays warn that such a project will be a drawn-out process. (more…)
Solid sign of spring: annual Whitecaps fan food submission drive begins
They’ve been doing this for 14 seasons now and correctly predicted some hot food trends, so the results are worth watching, as the annual West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A; Midwest League) Fan Food Submission contest is now open. (more…)
Albuquerque, team address Isotopes Park upgrades
It sounds like the city of Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Isotopes (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) have mandatory Isotopes Park upgrades under control in the wake of new MLB facilities requirements for MiLB ballparks. (more…)
Studers donate $500K to Rock County literacy program
This is a charitable donation worth noting: Beloit Sky Carp (High-A; Midwest League) owners Quint and Rishy Studer have donated $500,000 to a Rock County literacy program to promote early childhood brain development. (more…)
San Diego Padres set to cut off season-ticket sales
For the first time ever the San Diego Padres will likely cut off season-ticket sales at Petco Park, creating a waitlist once the total number reaches around 24,000. (more…)
Old Dominion maps plan for Bud Metheny Ballpark renovations
Old Dominion University is close to raising $20 million toward Bud Metheny Ballpark renovations, leading to improvements both on the player side and the fan side. (more…)
MLB preps for Sinclair bankruptcy restructuring
We could see a drastic overhaul of MLB’s broadcast revenues with a potential Sinclair bankruptcy filing, as the firm looks at a $8.6 billion debt restructuring that could interrupt and decrease team payments. (more…)
Angel Stadium future uncertain after Moreno decides to keep Angels
With Arte Moreno and the Moreno family deciding to hang on to the Los Angeles Angels and an exploration of a potential sale is over, the future of Angel Stadium and any potential redevelopment is once again up in the air. (more…)
Personnel news from Boston, Billings, Bowling Green and Northwest Arkansas
We have personnel news this morning from the Boston Red Sox, Billings Mustangs (Pioneer League), Bowling Green Hot Rods (High-A; Sally League) and Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Double-A; Texas League). (more…)
Lake County Captains acquired by COLLiDE Sport
The Lake County Captains (High-A; Midwest League) have been acquired by COLLiDE Sport, best known as the owners and operators of the Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
New looks at 2023’s Rogers Centre upgrades
Work continues on Rogers Centre upgrades as the Toronto Blue Jays unveil four new outfield neighborhoods as well as a redesigned WestJet Flight Deck and distinct new group options, as the team preps for the 2023 home opener. (more…)
Harris, Blitzer invest in Ripken Baseball, youth sports
This should be a big deal if you work in the youth sports facilities world, a hot area: sports entrepreneurs Josh Harris and David Blitzer have completed a strategic investment in Ripken Baseball and Cooperstown All Star Village. (more…)
New Salt Lake Bees ballpark proposed for South Jordan
After debating whether to extend the lease at Smith’s Ballpark in central Salt Lake City, the Larry H. Miller Company will instead build a new Salt Lake Bees ballpark in Daybreak, a master-planned community in South Jordan, Utah. (more…)