In 2018, there will be some notable ballpark openings within the minor league, independent, and collegiate ranks. While this year will not be as busy as 2019, which is slated to be marked by numerous facility openings across multiple levels of baseball, there is still a solid mix of ballparks debuting in 2018. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2018
New for 2018: Gwinnett Stripers
The Gwinnett Braves are no more, as a rebranding effort has resulted in the team becoming the Gwinnett Stripers for 2018 and beyond. The new name and logos for the Class AAA International League franchise were unveiled on Friday. (more…)
Twins Latest MLB Team to Announce Extended Netting
The Minnesota Twins will extend the netting at Target Field well beyond the ends of the dugouts for the 2018 season, as the team exceeds the recommendations from Major League Baseball. (more…)
Hudson Valley Renegades Unveil New Look for 2018
The Hudson Valley Renegades (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) unveiled new and refreshed logos, uniforms and branding to mark the team’s 25th anniversary in the Hudson Valley Region. (more…)
Gwinnett Braves to Reveal New Name in December
The Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League) are gearing up for a major change, as the club will reveal the results of its rebranding on December 8. (more…)
RockHounds to Host 2018 Texas League All-Star Game
More details have been released on the 2018 Texas League All-Star Game, which will be hosted by the Midland RockHounds at Security Bank Ballpark. Scheduled for June 26, the game has secured a title sponsor in Concho Resources, Inc. (more…)
Harvard and Yale Coming to Fenway Park
A major college football rivalry is coming to Fenway Park in 2018, as the ballpark will be the site of the Harvard and Yale game next November. (more…)
LP Frans Stadium Upgrades on Tap
LP Frans Stadium will receive numerous improvements before the 2018 season, as the Texas Rangers and Hickory Crawdads (Low A; Sally League) have announced a slate of upgrades. Among the changes are a new videoboard, replaced playing surface, new protective netting, and other improvements. (more…)
New for 2018: Watertown Rapids
Plans for the latest Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League club have been unveiled, as the Watertown Rapids are joining the circuit for 2018. Led by S&V Baseball Management, the upstart Rapids will play their home games at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds stadium. (more…)
San Francisco Seals Join Great West League
There has been a shift within the summer collegiate ranks, as the San Francisco Seals have joined the Great West League. The move takes effect for the 2018 season. (more…)
2018 CPL All-Star Game Logo Unveiled
The Lexington County Blowfish and the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League unveiled the logo for the circuit’s 2018 All-Star Show, to be held July 8-9 at Lexington County Baseball Stadium. (more…)
Knights, White Sox Announce 2018 Exhibition Game
As part of a celebration of their 20th season as a Chicago White Sox affiliate, the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) will host their parent club in an exhibition game on March 26, 2018. The game at BB&T Ballpark will be the fourth exhibition between the two clubs in their history and the first since 2015. (more…)
Portland Pickles Joining West Coast League
The Portland Pickles will take the field in a different summer collegiate circuit in 2018, as the club has announced plans to join the West Coast League. The Pickles were previously members of the Great West League. (more…)