Five Finalists Unveiled for North Alabama Team Name
We have the five finalists for the name of the Class AA Southern League team debuting in 2020 in Madison (AL), a Huntsville suburb, as local slang and aeronautics names prevail. (more…)
Elon Musk Pitches Dodger Stadium High-Speed Dugout Loop
First gondolas, and now an underground public transportation system, as entrepreneur Elon Musk is proposing a tunnel between Dodger Stadium and a yet-to-be-determined western terminus to relieve traffic to Los Angeles Dodgers games. (more…)
Will Austin MLS Move Clear Way for New Missions Ballpark?
With the Austin City Council approving a land lease for a new Austin MLS stadium, influential Judge Nelson Wolff says that there’s no support for MLS in San Antonio — and that’s possibly good news for the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Eastern League Unveils New Logo
We have a new logo for the Class AA Eastern League, as the circuit partners with Brandiose in the first design change for the Eastern League logo since the 1998 season. (more…)
Storm Chasers Welcome Three Millionth Fan to Werner Park
A milestone worth noting: The Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) welcomed the three-millionth fan to Werner Park, which opened on April 16, 2011. (more…)
Introducing MLB Renovation Watch
In order to keep their facilities competitive, many Major League Baseball teams have pursued ballpark renovations in recent years. With several high-profile improvement projects either in progress or in the works, the MLB Renovation Watch page will keep track of the latest developments when it comes to ballpark upgrades. (more…)
$12M for UPMC Park Renovations Approved by State
A $12 million plan to renovate UPMC Park, home of the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League), was approved by Pennsylvania officials, and work should begin at the end of the season. (more…)
New Sioux Falls Ballpark Pitched
There’s been talk about a new Sioux Falls ballpark for the past several years, and a potential new home for the Sioux Falls Canaries (independent; American Association) may be closer with a conceptual plan from a local architect. (more…)
Bees, Angels Extend Player Development Contract Through 2022
This doesn’t really affect any upcoming affiliation deals in 2018, but the Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Los Angeles Angels extended their existing player-development contract (PDC) through 2022. (more…)
2018 Summer Collegiate Attendance by Average
The 2018 summer collegiate season ended last night, so you know what that means: it’s time to begin reporting on the yearly attendance numbers. We end with a listing of 2018 summer collegiate attendance by average. (more…)
2018 Summer Collegiate Attendance by Total
The 2018 summer collegiate season ended last night, so you know what that means: it’s time to begin reporting on the yearly attendance numbers. We continue with a listing of 2018 summer collegiate attendance by total. (more…)
2018 Summer Collegiate Attendance by League
The 2018 summer collegiate season ended last night, so you know what that means: it’s time to begin reporting on the yearly attendance numbers. We begin with a listing of 2018 summer collegiate attendance by league. (more…)
FOOD FIGHT! Promo Set for St. Paul Saints
Wouldn’t want to be on the clean-up crew for this one, as the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) are holding a Food Fight promo to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic Animal House movie scene. (more…)