A regional sports network from the Chicago Cubs and Sinclair Broadcast Group is on the verge of its debut, as Marquee Sports Network will launch on Saturday. (more…)
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Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Agree to Witter Field Lease Extension
The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and City of Wisconsin Rapids have reached an agreement to extend the team’s Witter Field lease, carrying the pact through the 2030 season. The team was entering the last season of its previous lease agreement. (more…)
2020 Rickwood Classic Set for June 8
The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) have announced details on the 2020 Rickwood Classic, set to be played at historic Rickwood Field on June 8. (more…)
Newman, Arnold Part of Orioles 2020 Broadcast Team
Broadcasters Melanie Newman and Geoff Arnold are moving up to the majors, joining the Baltimore Orioles 2020 broadcast team. (more…)
Nashville Sounds Announce Third and Home Sports Bar
The Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and catering partner Centerplate have unveiled plans for Third and Home, a soon-to-open sports bar adjacent to First Horizon Park. The establishment, located at 919 3rd Ave N, is tentatively scheduled to open Wednesday, April 1. (more…)
New for 2020: Sioux Falls Sunfish
Branding for the Sioux Falls Sunfish has been unveiled, the latest sign of the summer-collegiate Expedition League club’s impending launch in 2020. (more…)
Indianapolis Indians Unveil Yuengling Landing Naming-Rights Deal
A social space in the left-field corner at Victory Field is now Yuengling Landing, the result of multi-year partnership between the Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League) and D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. (more…)
Latest Globe Life Field Construction Milestone: Super Flush
Now estimated to be over 90% complete, the upcoming Globe Life Field reached its latest construction milestone Tuesday, when the Texas Rangers hosted a super flush event. (more…)
Neuroscience Group Field to Host Northwoods League Game
Neuroscience Group Field, home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low A; Midwest League), will host a summer-collegiate game on June 24, when the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders and Madison Mallards meet in the inaugural Northwoods League Road to the Show Minor League Classic. (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…)
OKC Dodgers to Honor 25th Anniversary of Oklahoma City Bombing
The Oklahoma City Dodgers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), along with the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, have announced initiatives to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the April 19, 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, including a jersey sleeve patch that will be worn this season. (more…)
Dodgers Release New Dodger Stadium Renovation Renderings
The Los Angeles Dodgers have issued new renderings and other updates on their ongoing Dodger Stadium renovation, an offseason project that will result in several new fan amenities. (more…)
Trenton Thunder Unveil New Bat Dog
The Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) will have a new bat dog join the team during the 2020 season, and have launched a fan vote for a special naming contest. (more…)