Book release day: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2023 / Arizona is available as an eBook download and should be available shortly as a paperback. (more…)
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New for 2023: WellSpan Park
We have a new moniker for the home of the York Revolution (Atlantic League): WellSpan Park, with WellSpring Health replacing PeoplesBank as the team’s naming-rights partner. (more…)
Stetson unveils Melching Field upgrades
A facility facelift worth noting: Stetson University and the City of DeLand unveiled $8 million in Melching Field upgrades, including a new synthetic turf surface, new seating and more. (more…)
Finalists unveiled for new Frederick Atlantic League team
We have the five finalists for the name of the new Frederick Atlantic League team, and owner Attain Sports and Entertainment (AS&E) is asking for fan input as part of the final decision. (more…)
New Citizens Bank Park videoboard set for 2023
It’s already been announced, but we have some more details on a massive new Citizens Bank Park videoboard installed by the Philadelphia Phillies and Daktronics for the 2023 season. (more…)
Northwoods League pitch timers on tap
We’ll see Northwoods League pitch timers in their ballparks beginning in 2023, as the summer-collegiate circuit aims to accelerate the pace of play. (more…)
Personnel news: SWB RailRiders, Mahoning Valley, Volcanoes Stadium
We have personnel news today from the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Triple-A; International League), Mahoning Valley Scrappers (MLB Draft League) and Volcanoes Stadium, home of the Mavericks League. (more…)
New for 2023: Uwharrie Wampus Cats
We have a new independent summer-collegiate team playing out of Albemarle and North Carolina’s Uwharrie Region east of Charlotte: the Uwharrie Wampus Cats. (more…)
Solid sign of spring: annual Whitecaps fan food submission drive begins
They’ve been doing this for 14 seasons now and correctly predicted some hot food trends, so the results are worth watching, as the annual West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A; Midwest League) Fan Food Submission contest is now open. (more…)
Studers donate $500K to Rock County literacy program
This is a charitable donation worth noting: Beloit Sky Carp (High-A; Midwest League) owners Quint and Rishy Studer have donated $500,000 to a Rock County literacy program to promote early childhood brain development. (more…)
Personnel news from Boston, Billings, Bowling Green and Northwest Arkansas
We have personnel news this morning from the Boston Red Sox, Billings Mustangs (Pioneer League), Bowling Green Hot Rods (High-A; Sally League) and Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Double-A; Texas League). (more…)
Lake County Captains acquired by COLLiDE Sport
The Lake County Captains (High-A; Midwest League) have been acquired by COLLiDE Sport, best known as the owners and operators of the Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Harris, Blitzer invest in Ripken Baseball, youth sports
This should be a big deal if you work in the youth sports facilities world, a hot area: sports entrepreneurs Josh Harris and David Blitzer have completed a strategic investment in Ripken Baseball and Cooperstown All Star Village. (more…)