In honor of their milestone 20th anniversary season, the Long Island Ducks (independent; Atlantic League) will wear specialty jerseys during select home games in 2019. (more…)
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Raimondo: I’m Working to Lure New McCoy Stadium Tenant
With the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) set to depart after the 2020 season, Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo says she is working to land a future tenant for McCoy Stadium. (more…)
Riley Park Becomes Smoke and Tobacco-Free Facility
The Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) are making Riley Park a smoke and tobacco-free facility, a policy that will be in effect for all ballpark events. That includes Citadel baseball games, non-baseball events, and offseason gatherings. (more…)
York Revolution Ownership Group Expanded
The York Revolution ownership group has expanded for 2019, as the independent Atlantic League team adds new faces to the ranks. (more…)
Gilbane-Hunt Lands Worcester Ballpark Construction Manager Contract
Gilbane-Hunt, a joint venture combining local Gilbane Building Company and national firm Hunt, was recommended as construction manager for Polar Park, the new Worcester (MA) ballpark for the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Derek Franks Joins Fresno Grizzlies Ownership Group
Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) team president Derek Franks has been added to the franchise’s ownership group, Fresno Sports and Events LLC announced Thursday. (more…)
PSC, Intimidators Form Partnership That Includes New Ballpark
The Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) and concessionaire Professional Sports Catering have struck a partnership that will begin in 2019, and carry over to the team’s new ballpark opening in 2020. After the 2019 season, PSC will transition into the Kannapolis Sports and Entertainment Venue, slated to open in April of 2020, as the team’s official concessionaire. (more…)
2019 MLB Rule Changes Unveiled
After some deep negotiations, Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association jointly announced a series of rule changes, including a limitation on mound visits for 2019, with more talks on a longer-term deal in the works. (more…)
Mike Buczkowski Named Rich Baseball Operations President
Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League) general manager Mike Buczkowski has received a promotion, as he has been named president of Rich Baseball Operations. Buczkowski will oversee the day-to-day operation of not only the Bisons, but also the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League) and the West Virginia Black Bears (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Red Wings Announce Deaf Culture Day
The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) have announced plans for Deaf Culture Day, which will take place at Frontier Field on April 28. (more…)
Fisher Cats Installing New Videoboard
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) are installing a new videoboard at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, providing a much larger replacement to the previous display. (more…)
2019 Werner Park Upgrades Announced
The Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have announced Werner Park upgrades for 2019, including the new Jack Daniel’s Club and other improvements. (more…)
Bats to Assume Derby City Mint Juleps Identity for Two 2019 Games
For two games early in the 2019 season, the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) will play as the Derby City Mint Juleps. The branding, complete with a specialty uniform, was announced in partnership with Four Roses Bourbon. (more…)