There are still many decisions to be made on the 2020 independent-baseball season, as the three major circuits grapple with a patchwork of state and local regulations. Despite a Sugar Land Skeeters defection, the rest of the Atlantic League is planning for play this year. (more…)
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Atlantic League Delaying 2020 Season
Citing new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic, the independent Atlantic League will delay the start of its 2020 season. (more…)
Personnel News: High Point, Buffalo
We have personnel news to report from the High Point Rockers (independent; Atlantic League) and the Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Atlantic League Reaction to ABS Technology Mixed
In reflecting on the 2019 season, on-field personnel in the independent Atlantic League collectively has mixed feelings on the effectiveness of automated ball-strike technology and the potential for its use in MLB. (more…)
Somerset Patriots Extending TD Bank Ballpark Netting
The Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League) will extend protective netting at TD Bank Ballpark, as the team announces that it will complete the project prior to the 2020 season. (more…)
BB&T Point Could Land Pro Soccer Team
A professional soccer club could join the High Point Rockers (independent; Atlantic League) at BB&T Point, as discussions are underway about placing a USL League One team at the facility. (more…)
New Constellation Field Videoboard on Tap
The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) will install a new LED videoboard at Constellation Field, marking a notable upgrade for the 2020 season. The Skeeters will also be installing a new ribbon video board in left field. (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…)
Best of 2019, #6: Robo-Umps Debut Under MLB/Atlantic League Deal
We end 2019 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #6: Major League Baseball and the Atlantic League enter an agreement for the indy circuit to test potential rule changes. (more…)
Work on New Downtown Gastonia Ballpark Continues
Construction continues on a new downtown Gastonia, NC ballpark, which is slated to open for an independent Atlantic League team and other events in 2021. (more…)
Professional Baseball Still in Play for McCoy Stadium
Professional baseball is still in play as a future use for Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium, but it will take time for city and state leaders to determine long-term plans for the ballpark. (more…)
Prospective RCGT Park Tenants Confident in Success
With progress being made on a proposed lease to Ottawa’s RCGT Park, a partnership that includes Winnipeg Goldeyes (independent; American Association) ownership and Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group is confident it can succeed. (more…)
Downtown Gastonia Ballpark Project Underway
Another ballpark-centric downtown development is now underway, as the first concrete has been poured at the future location of a new downtown Gastonia (NC) multipurpose events complex, which will feature pro baseball. (more…)