We have a name and logo for the new Butte (MT) team debuting this coming season in the summer-collegiate Expedition League: the Mining City Tommyknockers. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2021
Bananas announce 2021 One City World Tour
Taking the show on the road during the pandemic may not make sense, but the Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) are announcing a One City World Tour for next spring, playing the game by their own rules–literally. (more…)
Frontier League returns to Ottawa in 2021
A partnership between Winnipeg Goldeyes owner Sam Katz and Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) will bring the Frontier League to Ottawa’s RCGT Park in the latest attempt to keep professional baseball in the Canadian capital. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Florida Ballpark at Alfred A. McKethan Field
This was supposed to be a big year for the University of Florida baseball program, with a send-off for Alfred A. McKethan Stadium and a grand opening for a new ballpark. But like most things in 2020, a wrench was thrown into those plans. Now, Florida Ballpark at Alfred A. McKethan Field is ready for play. […]
Worcester developer recommits to Polar Park plan
A major developer remains committed to a significant investment in the downtown Worcester project featuring Polar Park, the new home of the Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Coastal Plain League moves in Florence, Spartanburg
Two moves from the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League today: the Florence RedWolves are set to play in a new city-owned ballpark as part of a larger complex, while the Spartanburg City Council approved a return of the league to Duncan Park. (more…)
From dairy to relish trays: Five finalists for Beloit team name
We have the five finalists for the 2021 rebranding of the Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League), as the team preps for a total makeover that includes a new ballpark and replacement for Snappy. (more…)
New Binghamton University baseball complex pushed back to 2022 opening
A $60-million Binghamton University ballpark complex won’t open until the 2022 NCAA baseball season, as a lack of acceptable bids and slowdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic forced school officials to adopt a new timeline. (more…)
New for 2021: Kamloops Northpaws
We have another addition to the summer-collegiate West Coast League in 2021, as the Kamloops Northpaws will be joining the circuit and playing out of Norbrock Stadium. (more…)
Goodbye, Snappers; Beloit to sport new moniker in 2021
Say goodbye to the Snappers nickname, as Beloit’s Midwest League team announced that it will be dropping the moniker for 2021 and beyond, with a fan vote to select the new name beginning next week. (more…)
New for 2021: Fairfield Properties Ballpark
The home of the Long Island Ducks (independent; Atlantic League) will have a new name in 2021 after the sale of naming rights to Fairfield Properties: Fairfield Properties Ballpark. (more…)
Aviators land Loeb Stadium lease
The Lafayette Aviators (summer collegiate; Prospect League) will be playing in the new version of Loeb Stadium set to open for the 2021 season, in a decision announced today by the City of Lafayette and Lafayette Board of Parks & Recreation. (more…)
Save Snappy! Name-the-team contest continues in Beloit
Though a call for a new team name has led to hundreds of submissions to Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) management, a branding change might not matter as much as the message sent: there’s a new game in town. (more…)