A new Frederick (Md.) team will be added to the 2023 Atlantic League lineup, as the owner of the MiLB Draft League Frederick Keys will field two teams in Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium for the season. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2023
Edmonton Prospects to skip 2023 season, focus on Myshak Metro Ballpark construction
The Edmonton Prospects will miss another summer-collegiate Western Collegiate Baseball League season to finish up construction of Myshak Metro Ballpark, now set to open in 2024. (more…)
Mets, Tigers reportedly looking at 2023 ballpark changes
Along with 2023 ballpark changes already announced, the New York Mets and Detroit Tigers are reportedly looking at bringing in the fences at Citi Field and Comerica Park, respectively, for next season. (more…)
Hooker Field upgrades begin
The theme of today’s Ballpark Digest newsletter was the launch of the baseball offseason, marked by the end of the World Series. So be prepared for a lot of renovation news, beginning today with info about Hooker Field upgrades for the Martinsville Mustangs (Coastal Plain League). (more…)
Charlotte unveils Knights brand refresh
We have another new look on tap for the 2023 season, as the Charlotte Knights (Triple-A; International League) unveiled a brand refresh with new logos and jerseys. (more…)
Hudson Valley releases Cider Donuts alt branding
Another announcement about 2023 merchandising, as the Hudson Valley Renegades (High-A; Sally League) unveiled Cider Donuts alt branding for next season. And who doesn’t love apple cider donuts? (more…)
New for 2023: Erie Howling Dead alt identity
We have a new alternate identity for the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League), as the team unveils a Howling Dead look for the 2023 season. (more…)
Savannah Bananas announce 2023 World Tour stops
The Savannah Bananas announced a 32-city tour schedule, as they’ll embark on a summer 2023 World Tour, playing under Banana Ball rules. (more…)
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers ballpark upgrades on tap
We have some Wisconsin Timber Rattlers ballpark upgrades to pass along, as Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium will see some offseason improvements. (more…)
New Twins branding to accompany Target Field upgrades in 2023 MLB season
We’ll see plenty of change in downtown Minneapolis in 2023: Besides the already-announced changes to Target Field for the MLB season, the Minnesota Twins are embarked on an offseason rebranding exercise. (more…)
It’s official: MiLB players agree to MLBPA representation
This didn’t take long: a majority of the 5,567 contacted MiLB players have agreed to be represented as a separate bargaining unit by the MLB Players Association. (more…)
MiLB unionization, new CBA could happen as soon as 2023 season
With MLB poised to voluntarily recognize the MLB Players Association as representing minor leaguers, MiLB unionization and a groundbreaking MiLB CBA could happen as soon as the 2023 season. (more…)
Minot Why Nots? Why not? New Northwoods League team unveils potential team names
We have the five finalists for the name of the new summer-collegiate Northwoods League team debuting at Corbett Field in the 2023 season, and it’s a very colorful group indeed, led by the legendary Minot Why Nots brand. (more…)