A planned Royse City (TX) ballpark will be more than just home to a independent Southwest League team in 2018: city leaders see the 107-acre ballpark site as offering unique venues in an entertainment district. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2018
JSU Unveils Ballpark Renderings
Jacksonville State University (JSU) has unveiled renderings for its new ballpark, which is expected to open in 2018. (more…)
Wolff: Rosemont Could be Ready by 2018
The American Association could place a team in Rosemont, IL by 2018, according to league commissioner Miles Wolff. (more…)
Waco Ballpark Financing Set for 2018 Opening
Financing for a new Waco-area ballpark and a new independent team in the startup Southwest League is arranged, with the $11-million project set to begin construction next March. (more…)
Amarillo: New Ballpark Probably Won’t Open Until 2019
If Amarillo manages to attract the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League), a new ballpark couldn’t open until the 2019 season unless action is taken in October, according to city officials. (more…)
Rosemont Approves Ballpark Deal
Pending the approval of the American Association, independent league baseball will be coming to Rosemont. (more…)
Missions, Raptors Extend Player Development Contracts
We have two player-development contract (PDC) renewals to pass along: the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) and San Diego Padres extended through 2018, as did the Ogden Raptors (Rookie; Pioneer League) and Los Angeles Dodgers. (more…)
Southwest League Coming to Royse City
A Southwest League of Professional Baseball team is slated for Royse City, as city and league officials are expected to make an announcement on Monday, (more…)
Visalia, Diamondbacks Extend PDC
The Visalia Rawhide (High A; California League) and the Arizona Diamondbacks extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Orem, Angels Renew Player Development Contract
The Orem Owlz (rookie; Pioneer League) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Beloit, Athletics Extend Player Development Contract
The Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) and the Oakland Athletics extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Franklin Approves New-Ballpark Development TIF
The Franklin (WI) Common Council gave initial approval to a $26.8 million TIF for a mixed-use development that would include a new ballpark for an independent American Association team. (more…)
Storm, Padres Extend Player Development Contract
The Lake Elsinore Storm (High A; California League) and the San Diego Padres extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)