New Minnesota Twins branding was unveiled by the team today at the Mall of America, with a new look linking the past to the present and a notable return to the team’s original, never implemented name of the Twin Cities Twins. (more…)
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2023 Northwoods League lineup announced
The 2023 Northwoods League lineup has been announced, with the Minot Hot Tots entering the summer-collegiate circuit and the travel team Minnesota Mud Puppies to return. (more…)
Globe Life Field to host 2024 All-Star Game
Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers and the newest ballpark in the majors, has been announced as the host of the 2024 All-Star Game. (more…)
Frederick Atlantic League team added for 2023
A new Frederick (Md.) team will be added to the 2023 Atlantic League lineup, as the owner of the MiLB Draft League Frederick Keys will field two teams in Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium for the season. (more…)
San Antonio Missions sale officially announced
We reported on this at the beginning of the month, and now the San Antonio Missions sale is now official, with the buyer lineup a combination of local investors and Ryan Sanders Baseball, owner of the Round Rock Express (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Phillies purchase mall, land next to Clearwater spring complex
An affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies has purchased a mall next to BayCare Ballpark, the team’s spring home, and the team’s training base, as the Phillies prep for an overhaul of its Clearwater spring complex. (more…)
Royals propose new downtown Kansas City ballpark, development
It’s a model that has worked in other markets: The Kansas City Royals are proposing a new downtown Kansas City ballpark as part of a $2 billion development. (more…)
Edmonton Prospects to skip 2023 season, focus on Myshak Metro Ballpark construction
The Edmonton Prospects will miss another summer-collegiate Western Collegiate Baseball League season to finish up construction of Myshak Metro Ballpark, now set to open in 2024. (more…)
Lookouts determining layout of new Chattanooga ballpark at foundry site
The Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A; Southern League) are determining the layout of a new Chattanooga ballpark on a former industrial site and may include old foundry buildings in the plan. (more…)
Mets, Tigers reportedly looking at 2023 ballpark changes
Along with 2023 ballpark changes already announced, the New York Mets and Detroit Tigers are reportedly looking at bringing in the fences at Citi Field and Comerica Park, respectively, for next season. (more…)
A’s confirm: We’re still focused on new Oakland ballpark
Oakland A’s GM David Forst confirmed what we’ve been reporting consistently: team ownership is focused on a new Oakland ballpark, with Las Vegas serving as a Plan B–for now. (more…)
New for 2023: Grand Junction Jackalopes
After a purchase of the Pioneer League’s Grand Junction Rockies from the Colorado Rockies, new owners have rebranded to a much more whimsical name: the Grand Junction Jackalopes. (more…)
Work begins on $300M Rogers Centre upgrades
Today’s Ballpark Digest newsletter centered on the launch of the baseball offseason, marked by the end of the World Series. Our continuing coverage of 2023 ballpark improvements continues with news on work beginning on Rogers Centre upgrades. (more…)