The National Baseball Congress and Wichita State University announced a two-year deal to keep the NBC World Series at Eck Stadium for 2023 and 2024. (more…)
Archive | 2023
Frawley Stadium lease extended through 2030
The Wilmington Blue Rocks (High-A; Sally League) and the Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware (RDC) extended the team’s lease at Judy Johnson Field at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium through the 2030 season. (more…)
Whitecaps unveil extensive, multiyear LMCU Ballpark renovation plan
This is quite the commitment, going well beyond MLB-mandated improvements for MiLB facilities, as the West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A; Midwest League) unveiled a multiyear LMCU Ballpark renovation plan. (more…)
Visalia, Rawhide tussle over Valley Strong Ballpark upgrades
The Visalia Rawhide (High-A; California League) and the city are wrangling over Valley Strong Ballpark upgrades to meet MiLB facility standards, with the city saying it’s not on the hook for any improvements. (more…)
New Twins videoboard design unveiled
Target Field is in the midst of offseason improvements, and we have info on what should be the most noticeable upgrade for Minnesota fans regarding a new Twins videoboard system from Daktronics. (more…)
Tigers announce new Comerica Park outfield dimensions
After plenty of deliberation, the Detroit Tigers today announced new Comerica Park outfield dimensions for the 2023 MLB season, with adjustments made mostly by lowering the fences and moving in the center-field wall. (more…)
Development announced for new Lookouts ballpark area
A new 300-unit housing complex is being planned near a Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A; Southern League) ballpark, within the special tax district set up to help fund the new facility. (more…)
Work begins on Peoples Natural Gas Field renovations
Another MiLB team seems to have solved MLB’s new facility rules–with help from a state grant–as the Altoona Curve (Double-A; Eastern League) should see Peoples Natural Gas Field renovations completed by the beginning of the 2023 season. (more…)
Poor conditions boot Hsinchu Baseball Stadium from World Baseball Classic
Taiwan’s Hsinchu Baseball Stadium will not be hosting World Baseball Classic games in March after an inspection by MLB showed poor playing conditions at the home of the Wei Chuan Dragons. (more…)
Developer breaks ground on The Cove, adjacent to Worcester’s Polar Park
A key part of the financing plan for Polar Park, home of the Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A; International League), is on schedule to open in 2024 as developers broke ground on The Cove mixed-use complex. (more…)
Personnel news: Prospect League, USA Baseball, Omaha Storm Chasers
We have personnel news today from the summer-collegiate Prospect League, USA Baseball and the Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Reset underway for Wichita Wind Surge
After a stressful 2022 season, the Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A; Texas League) are looking to reset relationships with the local fan base under new ownership and a return of industry vet Jay Miller to head the team. (more…)
Details emerge on new Rays ballpark
The team behind the look of a new Rays ballpark are sharing details about a potentially innovative ballpark design, uniquely positioned for ever-changing weather conditions faced by Tampa baseball fans as well as meeting expectations of the modern fan experience. (more…)