The Atlantic League’s 2019 season is getting underway, and the year is one that will be marked by several interesting developments around the circuit. (more…)
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Videoboard Highlights 2019 Regency Furniture Stadium Upgrades
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (independent; Atlantic League) are preparing to debut Regency Furniture Stadium‘s latest upgrades, highlighted by a new videoboard. (more…)
BB&T, SunTrust Working on Central Brand
As part of a pending merger, BB&T and SunTrust are working with Interbrand to create a central identity that could soon be applied to several ballparks. (more…)
Controversial Pitching Mound Experiment Pushed Back to 2020
The most controversial experimental rule developed by Major League Baseball for use in the independent Atlantic League has been delayed back to the second half of the 2020 season, while other changes will be implemented gradually. (more…)
Christopher Hill Named Skeeters President
The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) have named Christoper Hill their new team president, marking the appointment of a long-time Minor League Baseball executive to the post. (more…)
Ducks Unveil 20th Anniversary Season Uniform
In honor of their milestone 20th anniversary season, the Long Island Ducks (independent; Atlantic League) will wear specialty jerseys during select home games in 2019. (more…)
MLB, Atlantic League Unveil Experiential Rule and Equipment Changes
Several rule and equipment changes will be tested in the Atlantic League by Major League Baseball in 2019, including TrackMan-assisted umpires and new mound visit limits. This is part of a new partnership between the two leagues. (more…)
MLB to Test Experimental Rules, Equipment in Atlantic League
Major League Baseball will test experimental playing rules and equipment initiatives in the Atlantic League beginning in 2019, part of a three-year partnership with the independent circuit. In addition, the agreement will lead to MLB installing tracking technology at all eight of the Atlantic League’s ballparks. (more…)
Developer Drops High Point Ballpark Hotel Plans
On Monday, a Greensboro-based firm announced it was dropping plans to build a hotel near BB&T Point–the upcoming home of the High Point Rockers (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
New Development Could Fund TD Bank Ballpark Upgrades
In an idea being explored by local officials, redevelopment of nearby land could help fund upgrades to TD Bank Ballpark, home of the Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
Jay Miller Resigns as Skeeters President
After three seasons, Jay Miller has resigned from his post as President of the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
Campbell’s Field Demolition Contract Approved
Officials last week approved a demolition contract for Campbell’s Field, spelling an inevitable end for the former home of the Camden Riversharks (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
Personnel News: Vermont, York
We have personnel news to report from the Vermont Lake Monsters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)