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…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
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…)
Returning to MiLB: The Knoxville Smokies
When the Tennessee Smokies (Double-A South) move to a new Old City ballpark in the 2024 season, they’ll also return to a familiar moniker, as fans will welcome back the Knoxville Smokies. (more…)
Bravehearts to host You-Choose-The-Rules game, where the fans decide
You can thank the Savannah Bananas and the Pioneer League for a promo we’re sure to see a lot in coming games, as the Worcester Bravehearts (Futures League) will host a game where the fans choose the rules and will be decided by a home-run derby. (more…)
Norwich’s Dodd Stadium to host two summer-collegiate teams in 2022
Both the Mystic Schooners (NECBL) and the Norwich Sea Unicorns (Futures League) will be playing out of Norwich’s Dodd Stadium this summer. (more…)
It’s back to Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Myers
With the naming rights to CenturyLink Sports Complex expiring, the spring home of the Minnesota Twins will revert to Lee County Sports Complex until a new naming-rights deal is reached. (more…)
Bowie Baysox, Frederick Keys sold
Ken Young has sold the Bowie Baysox (Double-A Northeast) and the Frederick Keys (MLB Draft League) to Attain Sports and Entertainment, led by Greg Baroni and Richard Roberts. (more…)