Just months after selling the Kansas City Royals to a group of local investors led by John Sherman, David Glass has passed away on Jan. 9 at the age of 84 of complications associated with pneumonia. (more…)
Archive | At the Ballpark
Toyota Field Construction Work Winding Down
Construction work at Toyota Field is winding down, as the new ballpark takes shape months before the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League) debut in April. (more…)
2020 College Baseball Facility Opening Dates
The 2020 college baseball season is just around the corner and will feature the debut of several new or extensively renovated ballparks. (more…)
New Lafayette Ballpark Construction Making Progress
With the facility being prepared for a 2021 opening, there are visible signs of progress in the construction of a new Lafayette Aviators (summer collegiate; Prospect League) ballpark. (more…)
New Kannapolis Ballpark to Feature Kinetic Club
The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Low A; Sally League) have struck a partnership with Kinetic by Windstream that includes naming rights to Kinetic Club, a premium area at the team’s upcoming ballpark. In addition, the agreement includes wireless internet access for fans attending games and other events (more…)
Newnan CPL Ballpark Proposal Being Considered
Newnan, GA officials are considering a proposed ballpark that would host a summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League team and other events, while anchoring a mixed-use development. (more…)
FredNats: New Fredericksburg Ballpark Construction on Track
With Opening Day just months away, the Fredericksburg Nationals (High A; Carolina League) say that their currently under-construction ballpark is on track for a scheduled April 23 debut. (more…)
Personnel News: Danville, Gary
We have personnel news to report from the Danville Braves (Rookie; Appalachian League) and the Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association). (more…)
Polar Park Cost Estimate Rises
The cost estimate of Worcester’s upcoming Polar Park has risen by $9.5 million over its initial estimate, with Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ownership to cover the increase. (more…)
In Memoriam: Mary Frances Bragan
Mary Frances Bragan, the former Madame Chairman of the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) whose family had a significant influence on the franchise, has passed away at age 95. (more…)
Rangers: Globe Life Field Approximately 90 Percent Completed
Less than three months from its opening, Globe Life Field is making substantial progress, as the Texas Rangers announced Thursday that construction is approximately 90 percent complete. (more…)
Hinchliffe Stadium Renovation Funding Plan Revised
With a proposed state program that is to provide nearly $3 million in tax credits still in limbo, the developer behind a renovation of Paterson, NJ’s Hinchliffe Stadium is revising the project’s funding plan. (more…)
Brewery on Tap Near New Gastonia Ballpark
Plans are moving forward to open a brewery across from an upcoming downtown Gastonia, NC ballpark, providing an early sign of economic activity in the area. (more…)