Flooding around Modern Woodmen Park has forced the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) to shift another home series, as their May 6-8 set will be played at the University of Iowa. (more…)
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Pittsburgh, Cleveland Address Sensory-Inclusive Environments
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that PNC Park is now a certified sensory-inclusive environment, while the Cleveland Indians introduced the first sensory room at Progressive Field. (more…)
RailRiders, Mets Launch Interstate 81 Series
Two Class AAA International League clubs are adding a new layer to their rivalry, as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and the Syracuse Mets are launching the Interstate 81 series. It began last weekend at the RailRiders’ PNC Field, but has ties that go back decades thanks to their parent clubs. (more…)
1869 Red Stockings Pavilion to be Dedicated Saturday
The Cincinnati Reds‘ celebration of the original Red Stockings‘ debut as the first professional baseball team in 1869 will take center stage this weekend, highlighted by the dedication of the 1869 Red Stockings Pavilion. (more…)
Twins, Pentair Add New Water Filtration Stations To Target Field
Ask any fan at a ballpark about concessions, and one inevitable complaint is the need to buy bottled water at a high price. The Minnesota Twins and partner Pentair are addressing that need with new filtration stations at Target Field. (more…)
SeaWolves Add Augmented Reality to UPMC Park
The Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) are going high-tech with addition of augmented reality services to the UPMC Park game-day experience, in an attempt to raise fan-engagement levels. (more…)
Authority Votes to Acquire Remaining Properties for Polar Park Project
Planning for Worcester’s Polar Park continues to take shape, as the Worcester Redevelopment Authority voted Thursday to acquire all additional properties needed for the project. (more…)
Can-Am League Forms Partnership with Empire League
The Can-Am League is partnering with fellow independent circuit Empire Professional Baseball League, as the Empire League’s All-Star Team to play four games against the Sussex County Miners. (more…)
FOX Sports Becomes TV Home of Triple-A National Championship Game
Triple-A Baseball has announced that FOX Sports will serve as the new exclusive television home of the Triple-A Baseball National Championship Game Presented by Ephesus Sports Lighting. (more…)
Rick Murphy Named ValleyCats President
In a change to their executive leadership group, the Tri-City ValleyCats (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have named Rick Murphy their new team President. Principal Owner Bill Gladstone, who previously served in that role, will now assume the title of Chairman. (more…)
Southwest University Park Named Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue
Through a partnership with KultureCity, Southwest University Park is becoming a certified sensory inclusive venue for all events, including El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) home games. The initiative begins with the Chihuahuas’ eight-game homestand starting on Friday, May 3, and will assist in accommodating all patrons who visit the ballpark that have sensory challenges. (more…)
Werner Park to Host USL League One Club in 2020
Werner Park will host a USL League One pro soccer team starting in 2020, with the club awarded to a group led by Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) owner Gary Green. (more…)
Express, Missions Announce I-35 Rivalry Series
The Class AAA Pacific Coast League’s Round Rock Express and San Antonio Missions are renewing an old rivalry, as the clubs have announced their I-35 Rivalry Series. (more…)