This is a first in professional baseball: the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) will use a pitch-tracking system to call balls and strikes during a two-game series next week. (more…)
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Arson charges follow Civic Stadium fire
A sad aftermath to last week’s tragic fire at Civic Stadium, former home to pro baseball in Eugene (Oregon): four boys are now facing several charges, including first-degree arson and reckless endangerment, after their first court appearance. (more…)
More GABP upgrades on tap for ASG
The Cincinnati Reds are certainly pulling out the stops for this month’s MLB All-Star Game, announcing more upgrades to Great American Ball Park for the July 14 Midsummer Classic. (more…)
Attendance records fall by wayside Independence Day weekend
A number of teams set attendance records over the weekend:Â Greensboro Grasshoppers, Fort Wayne TinCaps, Clearwater Threshers, South Bend Cubs, Reno Aces, Hillsboro Hops and Greeneville Astros. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: MLB Edition, Elite Eight
We have the Elite Eight for the MLB Best of the Ballparks competition, with fans following our seedings by some amazingly wide margins. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Former MLB Ballparks, Round Two
It was an interesting first round of voting on fan favorites for former MLB ballparks in our Best of the Ballparks competition, with classics like Ebbets Field, Tiger Stadium and the Polo Grounds moving on in the competition. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Melaleuca Field
It was the narrowest margin to date in the Best of the Ballparks voting, as fans chose Melaleuca Field (Idaho Falls Chukars) over Howard Johnson Field (Johnson City Cardinals) in the rookie-level competition. (more…)
Attendance news in South Bend, Tennessee
We have a couple of attendance records to report from the past week, this time from the South Bend Cubs (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)
Personnel news from Richmond, Tri-City
We have personnel news today from the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Tri-City ValleyCats (short season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Fort Myers, Lake Elsinore land 2016 All-Star Games
The Fort Myers Miracle will host the 2016 Florida State League All-Star Game, while the Lake Elsinore Storm will host the 2016 California League-Carolina League All-Star Game. (more…)
Palm Bay hires consultant for ballpark deal
With Brevard County poised to turn over management of Space Coast Stadium to the U.S. Specialty Sports Association, Palm Bay has hired a consultant to work out a ballpark deal with the Brevard County Manatees (High Class A; Florida State League). (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Huntington Park
We have the final decision in Triple-A Best of the Ballparks voting: fans selected Huntington Park, home of the Columbus Clippers, over Durham Bulls Athletic Park, home of the Durham Bulls, in a battle of the heavyweights. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Regions Field
Another close vote, another winner: In Double-A Best of the Ballparks voting, fans voted for Regions Field, home of the Birmingham Barons, over Riverwalk Stadium, home of the Montgomery Biscuits. (more…)