As we start planning for the 2020 MLB season, another limited-run brew will be debuting: Goose Island Beer Co. and the Chicago White Sox will be offering Sox Golden Ale at Guaranteed Rate Field and at retailers throughout the city. (more…)
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Personnel News: Corvallis, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Rapids
We have personnel news to report from a trio of summer-collegiate league teams, including the Corvallis Knights (West Coast League), Eau Claire Express, and Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (Northwoods League). (more…)
Lansing Lugnuts 25th Anniversary Logo Unveiled
The Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League) are celebrating a milestone season in 2020, as the club unveils its 25th Anniversary logo. The logo will be worn on the team’s uniform during the 2020 season. (more…)
John Adams Named SWB RailRiders President
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) have appointed a new team president, naming John Adams to the post. (more…)
New for 2020: 121 Financial Ballpark
The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville is slated to be renamed 121 Financial Ballpark, the result of a naming-rights deal between the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) and 121 Financial Credit Union. The ballpark’s renaming is pending city council approval. (more…)
Rome Braves Installing New Videoboard for 2020
The Rome Braves (Low A; Sally League) are installing a new videoboard at State Mutual Stadium, with the new display to be added to the ballpark in time for the 2020 season. (more…)
Minnesota Twins Roll Out 2020 Twins Pass
The Minnesota Twins have rolled out their 2020 Twins Pass, billing the ticket plan as an affordable option that can give fans access to 80 home games for a monthly fee. (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…)
Naturals, Royals Extend Affiliation Through 2022
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League) and Kansas City Royals have announced a two-year extension of their player development contract, which now runs through the 2022 season. (more…)
In Memoriam: David Glass
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…)
Florida Fire Frogs to CoolToday Park for 2020
The Florida Fire Frogs (High A; Florida State League) will play the 2020 season at CoolToday Park, spring training home of MLB parent Atlanta Braves, but their future beyond the coming season remains unclear. (more…)
Blue Rocks Extending Frawley Stadium Protective Netting
The Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League) have extended protective netting at Frawley Stadium, running it to the end of the seating areas down both foul lines. (more…)
New Winston-Salem Dash Logo Unveiled
The Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League) has unveiled a new primary logo, marking a major change to the club’s look ahead of the 2020 season. (more…)