We’ll see a very noticeable upgrade to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium for spring training and the MiLB regular season with the installation of two outfield videoboards. (more…)
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Personnel news: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Wisconsin Rapids, Clinton
We have personnel news today from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRIders (Triple-A East), Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (Northwoods League) and the Clinton LumberKings (Prospect League). (more…)
MLB, players meet in person; talks to continue today
After a New York City meeting yesterday between MLB officials and players association officials, another face-to-face sit-down is scheduled for today, as progress is reported on a new labor agreement. (more…)
Police: Petco Park deaths were result of suicide/homicide
It was a suicide/homicide when a 40-year-old mother and her two-year-old son fell from the concourse level of Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, according to a police investigation. (more…)
MLB, player reps set to meet in person Monday
After a Zoom meeting yesterday, MLB management and players association reps are set to meet face-to-face Monday, with reps set to present a counterproposal to the owners’ initial offer for a labor agreement. (more…)
Rays pull plug on joint Tampa/Montreal tenancy after MLB Exec Council decision
An audacious plan to have the Tampa Bay Rays play under a joint Tampa/Montreal tenancy has been rejected by MLB’s Executive Council, forcing Rays ownership to pull the plug on the plan. (more…)
Hops pitch major Ron Tonkin Field upgrades
We may see a major expansion of Ron Tonkin Field, home of the Hillsboro Hops (High-A West), as the team is proposing a major facility makeover to both meet new MiLB ballpark guidelines and offer a wider range of events. (more…)
Oakland Planning Commission approves A’s ballpark EIR
Planning for a new Oakland Athletics waterfront ballpark moved forward after the Oakland Planning Commission approved a 3,500-page environment impact report (EIR), with the City Council up next in the approval process. (more…)
New for 2022: Sugar Land Space Cowboys
We’ve confirmed reports that the Sugar Land Skeeters (Triple-A West) will be rebranded by parent and owner Houston Astros as the Sugar Land Space Cowboys for the 2022 season. (more…)
New for 2022: Glacier Range Riders
We have a name and home for the newest team in the Pioneer League, as the Glacier Range Riders will debut at a new ballpark in the Flathead Valley and Kalispell (MT) for the 2022 season. (more…)
Decision on LeLacheur Park looming for Lowell
A decision on whether to pay up to $30 million on upgrades to LeLacheur Park, former home of the Lowell Spinners (Short-A; NY-Penn League), to house a Boston Red Sox-owned MiLB team relocating from Salem is looming–and it’s not looking great for the Sox. (more…)
Personnel news: Omaha Storm Chasers, Kingsport Axmen
We have some personnel news from the Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A East) and the Kingsport Axmen (Appalachian League). (more…)
Atlantic League will drop move of the pitching rubber, ABS
The Atlantic League will revert back to a standard 60’6” distance for the pitching rubber and not serve as a test for the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system, according to league officials. (more…)