Ballpark Digest
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Ottawa officials are endorsing an RCGT Park lease proposal from Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group and Winnipeg Goldeyes (independent; American Association) ownership, backing it over a bid from a group that has a tentative agreement to buy the Ottawa Champions. (more…)
The independent Atlantic League has announced its 2019 Post-Season Administrative/Community Honors, recognizing team accomplishments both on and off the field. Winners were selected through voting from league club administrators and field managers. (more…)
No final decision has been made about the future of McCoy Stadium, but Pawtucket and Rhode Island officials are reportedly analyzing a downtown development proposal in their ongoing evaluation process. (more…)
Mesquite, TX is being considered as a potential home for an independent Atlantic League expansion team, as circuit and city officials confirm preliminary discussions. (more…)
The New Britain Bees are departing the independent professional baseball ranks to join a summer-collegiate circuit, exiting the Atlantic League and entering the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. (more…)
No decisions have been made yet, but Rhode Island state officials indicate that a sports-related proposal could end up shaping the future of Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium. (more…)
Pawtucket and Rhode Island officials could soon make a decision on the future of McCoy Stadium, current home of the soon-to-relocate Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
The New Britain Bees will field a team in 2020, but the club’s status in the independent Atlantic League is uncertain amidst reports that it could compete in another circuit next season. (more…)
Today saw an interesting first in the world of baseball, as the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) featured an all-drone broadcast from Constellation Field to wrap up the regular season. (more…)
In a unique step, the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) have unveiled a specialty uniform that will be worn by the team during the postseason. (more…)
A controversial experimental rule floated as part of Major League Baseball and the independent Atlantic League‘s partnership might not be implemented, as doubts are being raised about a proposal to extend the distance between the pitching rubber and home plate by 24 inches. (more…)
The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) will attempt to use footage captured strictly by drones for their regular-season finale broadcast, scheduled for September 22. (more…)
On Thursday, the Long Island Ducks (independent; Atlantic League) will host a pre-game ceremony to celebrate the 8 millionth fan entering through the gates of Bethpage Ballpark. (more…)