A major milestone is on tap for the new Fredericksburg ballpark, as the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) will break ground on February 24. The event will run that afternoon from 2:00-5:00. (more…)
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Rome Braves Extend State Mutual Stadium Lease
The Rome Braves (Low A; Sally League) have extended their State Mutual Stadium lease with Floyd County, guaranteeing they remain at the ballpark through at least 2025. The agreement, an extension of a lease that was to run through 2020, also includes a five-year option. (more…)
New for 2019: Segra Stadium
The new home of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League) has an official name, as it will be known as Segra Stadium. The naming-rights agreement was announced Thursday. (more…)
Jay Miller Named Wichita Baseball President
Jay Miller has been named president of Wichita Baseball, a hiring that comes ahead of the New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) move to a new Wichita ballpark in 2020. (more…)
Sea Dogs to Play as Whoopie Pies June 21
In honor of the official treat of Maine, the Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) will play as the Maine Whoopie Pies on June 21. The Whoopie Pies will host the Reading Fightin Phils at Hadlock Field that evening, with first pitch at 7:00. (more…)
Hodgetown Video Displays Unveiled
The Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) have unveiled details on the video displays at Hodgetown, their new ballpark opening in April. The ballpark will feature two LED video displays manufactured and installed by Prismview, subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (more…)
Gary Green Receives M. Anthony Fisher Humanitarian Award
Gary Green, Alliance Baseball LLC Chief Executive Officer and Managing Owner of the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), has received the M. Anthony Fisher Humanitarian Award. He received the honor Tuesday night at the 39th Annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City. (more…)
Kannapolis Intimidators Rebranding for 2020
The Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) are seeking a new name to take effect with the 2020 season, coinciding with the debut of a new downtown Kannapolis ballpark. The process began Wednesday, with the team issuing a call to fans to suggest new names. (more…)
Personnel News: Reading, Bradenton, West Virginia
We have personnel news to report from the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League), Bradenton Marauders (High A; Florida State League), and the West Virginia Power (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Las Vegas Ballpark Videoboard Unveiled
When Las Vegas Ballpark opens for the Las Vegas Aviators (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) this spring, it will feature the largest Daktronics LED videoboard in the minor leagues. (more…)
Oracle Park Certified LEED Platinum
In a first among MLB ballparks, Oracle Park–home of the San Francisco Giants–has received LEED Platinum Certification for an existing building from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). (more…)
HarbourCats Owners Exploring Nanaimo WCL Team
The Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League) ownership group is exploring the launch of a WCL team in Nanaimo, a move that would give the circuit two clubs on Vancouver Island. The team would begin play in either 2020 or 2021 at Serauxmen Stadium. (more…)
It’s Official: Razorbacks To Play at Baum-Walker Stadium at George Cole Field
One of college baseball’s top facilities will have a new name, as the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved a name change for the baseball team’s ballpark: Baum-Walker Stadium at George Cole Field. (more…)