The $94-million financing for the redevelopment of Hinchliffe Stadium, a former Negro Leagues ballpark in Paterson, NJ, has been finalized by BAW Development, paving the way for work to continue. (more…)
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MLB predictably enters NFT field
Boy, talk about a potpourri of trends: Combining sports, e-commerce, technology, collectibles and cryptocurrency, MLB is making an inevitable entrance in the NFT (non-fungible token) field with some high-profile partners. (more…)
Intimidators Stadium sold; demolition planned for fall
With the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Low-A East) ensconced in a new downtown ballpark, the city is selling the team’s former home, Intimidators Stadium, to a developer for $3 million. (more…)
In memoriam: Lee Landers
Lee Landers, the affable former president of the Appalachian League who kept the circuit running during some very lean years in the face of MLB apathy, passed away from natural causes Monday. He was 83. (more…)
Personnel news: Johnson City, Everett, Springfield
We have personnel news today from the Johnson City Doughboys (Appalachian League), Everett AquaSox (High-A West) and Springfield Cardinals (Double-A Central). (more…)
MLB to A’s: Feel free to leave Oakland
The Oakland A’s should explore relocation if there’s no resolution to their proposal for a downtown waterfront ballpark, according to a statement released today by Major League Baseball. (more…)
Tales from The Baseball Thesaurus: Muffins
There are plenty of great names for baseball superstars—meal tickets or cash cows—but the more interesting names are for the worst players, the muffins, as Jesse Goldberg-Strassler explains in this week’s Tales from The Baseball Thesaurus. (more…)
Now shipping: My 1961
We’ve shipped out hundreds of copies of My 1961 since they arrived from the printer last Friday, and now it’s time to order yours! (more…)
Tales from The Baseball Thesaurus: Baseball Cap
With six panels and a consistent design topped by a squatchee, a baseball cap is an enduring symbol of the game. Jesse Goldberg-Strassler explains how baseball caps evolved in this week’s Tales from The Baseball Thesaurus. (more…)
Danos new Frontier League CEO
Industry veteran Jon Danos is the new CEO of the Frontier League, as the circuit navigates the future as an MLB Partner League after the retirement of Bill Lee. (more…)
Personnel news: Frederick Keys
We have some personnel news for the Frederick Keys (MLB Draft League), where Andrew Klein has been promoted after the departure of long-time Keys GM Dave Ziedelis for Visit Frederick. (more…)
Hinchliffe Stadium renovations begin
Renovations to Paterson’s Hinchliffe Stadium, one of four remaining Negro Leagues ballparks still standing, have begun after a groundbreaking ceremony. (more…)
Snappers to start season at Pohlman Field
The Beloit Snappers (High-A Central) have been cleared to play by the city and will begin the season at Pohlman Field until construction on the team’s new downtown home is completed. (more…)