Personnel news: MLB, Wisconsin, Danville
We have some personnel news to report, including Kurt Hunzeker‘s return to baseball, staff additions for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Class A; Midwest League) and a GM for the new Danville team in the summer-collegiate Appalachian League. (more…)
Northern Colorado Owlz to debut in 2022
As anticipated, the Pioneer League’s Northern Colorado Owlz will made their independent-baseball debut in 2022 and sit out 2021, as their home, a Future Legends Complex ballpark in Windsor (CO), will not be ready in time. (more…)
NCAA baseball teams: We plan on fans in the stands
Several conferences have released or confirmed 2021 NCAA baseball schedules, with many schools working on plans to allow a number of socially distanced fans in the stands. (more…)
New for 2021: Kansas City Monarchs
We have a name change for the Kansas City T-Bones (independent; American Association), as the team rebrands as the Kansas City Monarchs in a partnership with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. (more…)
MiLB teams face lease issues with MLB reorg
Many MiLB teams are facing lease issues after the takeover of the sport by Major League Baseball, with many ballpark agreements specifying terms applying to franchises part of the National Association. (more…)
South Bend Cubs extend lease through 2041
The South Bend Cubs (Class A; Midwest League) will play at Four Winds Field through 2041 under the terms of an extension to the existing Use Operations and Management Agreement with the South Bend Park Board. (more…)
Eight proposals submitted for Tropicana Field development
St. Petersburg has received eight proposals for a development of the 86-acre Tropicana Field site, as the city looks at the future of a downtown gateway with or without Tampa Bay Rays baseball. (more…)
Development arrives at Arvest Ballpark
It took over a decade, but development is finally reaching Arvest Ballpark, home of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League)–a goal of Springdale officials after the ballpark opened in 2008. (more…)
Remembering Dr. King at Tinker Field
Not every big event at a ballpark is a baseball game. Here’s a look back at one of the biggest events in Tinker Field history: a speech from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. still honored and remembered in Orlando today. (more…)
Stewart makes bid for city share of Oakland Coliseum site
We have another suitor for the Oakland Coliseum site, as former A’s pitcher and Oakland native Dave Stewart is offering $115 million for the city’s half ownership, with the A’s already controlling the other half. (more…)
ValleyCats suing MLB, Astros for loss of affiliation
The Tri-City ValleyCats ownership is suing Major League Baseball and the Houston Astros for more than $15 million over the decision to exclude the Short Season A team from the revamped 120-team Minor League Baseball system in 2021. (more…)
Batavia may join Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League
We may see a Batavia (NY) team in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, as another former NY-Penn League market transitions to the summer-collegiate world. (more…)
Keurs to run Danville Appy League team
Brittany and Ryan Keur will operate the Danville (VA) team in the revamped summer-collegiate Appalachian League after reaching a lease agreement for Legion Field. (more…)