Clearwater Approves Spectrum Field Funding
On Thursday, the Clearwater City Council approved a plan to move $6 million from a proposed bridge project to help cover Philadelphia Phillies‘ spring-training facility upgrades. (more…)
Tim Bennett Submits Smith-Wills Stadium Bid
With the facility’s future in flux, Tim Bennett of Overtime Sports has submitted a bid to assume management of Jackson, MS’s Smith-Wills Stadium. (more…)
AutoZone Park Lands 2019 Triple-A National Championship Game
The Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will host the 2019 Triple-A National Championship at AutoZone Park on Tuesday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. central time. The contest will feature the Pacific Coast League champion against the International League champion in a one-game, winner-take-all showdown. (more…)
Smokies Giving Opening Night Tickets to Those Affected by Government Shutdown
Those affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown will receive free tickets to Opening Night from the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League), the club announced Friday. Opening Night for the Smokies is scheduled for April 4, when they host the Mississippi Braves. (more…)
Latest Details Presented on New Gastonia Ballpark
Earlier this week, Gastonia, NC officials presented details on a new Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) ballpark that will anchor a downtown redevelopment initiative. (more…)
Personnel News: Charleston, Altoona
We have personnel news to report from the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) and the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Cox Business Becomes Las Vegas Ballpark Technology Sponsor
Cox Business has signed on as the technology sponsor for Las Vegas Ballpark, the upcoming home of the Las Vegas Aviators (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). Currently under construction in Downtown Summerlin, Las Vegas Ballpark is scheduled to open for the Aviators in April. (more…)
Will Globe Life Field Feature Synthetic Surface?
Although the team has not made a final decision, a number of factors could lead to the Texas Rangers installing a synthetic surface at Globe Life Field. (more…)
Oldest Ballparks by League: 2019 Update
A year ago, we presented a rundown of the oldest ballparks by league, from the majors down to the rookie level. There have been some changes since, as some ballparks on last year’s list are no longer used by Minor League Baseball teams, while a few others are on their way out. (more…)
New for 2019: Hodgetown
A naming-rights partnership for the upcoming home of the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) has been announced, as the ballpark will be known as Hodgetown. Hodgetown honors Jerry Hodge, who led the charge in helping bring MiLB back to the city. (more…)
New La Crosse Loggers Logos Unveiled
The La Crosse Loggers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) have unveiled several new logos, representing a tweak to their branding ahead of the 2019 season. (more…)
Portland Diamond Project Charter Investors Unveiled
Charter investors for Portland Diamond Project–the group working to bring MLB to Portland–have been unveiled, with names from the sports and business worlds in the mix. (more…)
Personnel News: Hub City, Wisconsin Rapids
We have personnel news to report from the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and the Hub City Hotshots (summer collegiate; Expedition League). (more…)