ARM & HAMMER Park is gradually receiving a significant upgrade, as the Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) are replacing affixed seats throughout the ballpark. Work began on the seat replacement last week, and is set to take place throughout the season. (more…)
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Personnel News: Lowell Spinners
There is some personnel news to report from the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), who have announced a series of additions and promotions. (more…)
Jonathan Stone Named Pacific Association Commissioner
The Pacific Association has named a new commissioner, appointing Jonathan Stone to the role. Stone, a San Francisco businessman and marketing specialist, was named to the position in a unanimous vote by league owners on Monday, May 1. (more…)
Amazon Alexa Added to Safeco Field Suites
Amazon Alexa has arrived at Safeco Field, where it will be available to private suite guests during Seattle Mariners games. (more…)
New for 2017: ReMax Field
We have a new name for the former Pacific Coast League and indy ballpark in Edmonton, as the Edmonton Prospects (summer collegiate; Western Major Baseball League) will be playing at ReMax Field. (more…)
Bill Smith Joins MiLB, Will Focus on Facilities And More
Bill Smith, the former Minnesota Twins GM integral to the development of Target Field as well as the team’s MiLB and spring facilities, is joining Minor League Baseball, with a focus on facilities, scheduling and MiLB international leagues. (more…)
Scrappers to Become Packards on August 12
For one night, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will become the Mahoning Valley Packards. The name change will take place as part of a promotion that is scheduled for August 12. (more…)
P-Nats Reveal Details for Pfitzgiving
Pfitzgiving is coming to Pfitzner Stadium, as the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) have announced details for the promotion. Complete with specialty jerseys and a Bryce Harper gobblehead, the promotion on May 13 will mark the team’s halfway to Thanksgiving celebration. (more…)
RoughRiders to Become Los Jinetes on May 5
As part of their celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) will become Los Jinetes (The Riders). (more…)
Johnson City Cardinals Promote Tyler Parsons
There is some personnel news to report, as Tyler Parsons has been promoted to vice president/general manager of the Johnson City Cardinals (Rookie; Appalachian League). The promotion was announced by Boyd Sports, LLC. (more…)
Target Field Earns LEED Gold for Operations and Maintenance
Target Field is receiving a major accolade, as the Minnesota Twins have earned Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance. (more…)
Ducks Unveil Bethpage Ballpark Improvements
The Long Island Ducks (independent; Atlantic League) have unveiled a variety of new features at Bethpage Ballpark, including new LED lighting. (more…)
Big Top Baseball Unveils Smartwatch Bobblehead Giveaways
This is one of the most unusual bobbleheads to come down the pike: the four Big Top Baseball teams in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League are giving away smartwatch bobbleheads this season. (more…)