The Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League) have struck a naming-rights partnership for Joe O’Brien Field, which is now known as Joe O’Brien Field at Northeast Community Credit Union Park. The partnership with Northeast Community Credit Union kicks off the team’s first year under Boyd Sports, LLC. (more…)
PETA has ranked Globe Life Park as the most vegan-friendly ballpark on its annual list, giving high marks to the range of vegan-friendly options provided by the Texas Rangers. (more…)
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will take the field as the Mahoning Valley Peppers in Oil on July 13, part of a promotion that includes branded uniforms and merchandise. The iconic area appetizer will be featured on the game worn jerseys, game worn hats and retail hats and shirts. (more…)
The High-A California League has announced its 2019 Hall of Fame class, featuring former players Adrian Beltre, Rollie Fingers, Harry “Bud” Heslet, and former league president Joe Gagliardi. (more…)
The Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League) and DuPage Medical Group have struck a multi-year partnership that includes naming rights to the newly minted DuPage Medical Group Field. (more…)
For the second year in a row, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) and TicketReturn are partnering to provide local veterans with complimentary tickets. This is part of the TicketReturn Salutes the Troops initiative. (more…)
The St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) are introducing a new ball pig at CHS Field for the 2019 season, as Daenerys Hoggaryen has been unveiled by the team. (more…)
A unique seating area has been added to Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, as the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) have unveiled the 121 Financial Crustacean Corner. (more…)
Josh Caray, a third-generation play-by-play announcer, will serve as the voice of the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League) in their inaugural 2020 season. (more…)
After its successful debut in 2018, the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will bring back the Staten Island Pizza Rats branding for seven home games in 2019. (more…)
Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Millikin University, the summer-collegiate Prospect League will explore the potential launch of a Decatur, IL team at Workman Family Baseball Field in 2020. The deal is contingent on the Prospect League assembling an ownership group that can reach a lease agreement with the University. (more…)
In a newly announced agreement, Major League Baseball has named BrightView’s Sports Turf Division as its Official Field Consultant. (more…)
Wichita Riverfront LP, an entity that will develop an Entertainment Village to complement the upcoming Wichita ballpark, has announced the formation of its Private Development Advisory Board. (more…)
