Three groups are still in the running to buy the New York Mets, with a timeline that calls for Citi Field tours this week and initial bids requested by the end of the month. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Meyer-Shipp new MLB Chief People & Culture Officer
A fresh face in the MLB executive lineup: Michele Meyer-Shipp is the new Chief People & Culture Officer for Major League Baseball, overseeing all of MLB’s human-resources activities and off-field office operations. (more…)
Should the Snappers name stay or go? Team asks for input
With construction of a new downtown ballpark underway, the management of the Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) is asking if the Snappers name should stay or if it should be updated as part of the team’s 2021 makeover. (more…)
Despite COVID-19, NBC World Series launches
With a smaller field and plenty of social distancing, the historic National Baseball Congress (NBC) World Series launched yesterday at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium. (more…)
2020 Field of Dreams game canceled
Next week’s Field of Dreams game at a custom-built ballpark in Dyersville, Iowa, has been canceled, and MLB says the plan is for the Chicago White Sox will host a 2021 game at the scenic movie site. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2020 MLB vote moves to Final Four
We’re now in the Final Four round of the Best of the Ballparks 2020 MLB vote, as voters eschewed the classics in favor of newer facilities across the board. So vote! (more…)
After more COVID-19 positives, Cards-Tigers series postponed
After additional positives for COVID-19 among St. Louis Cardinals players and staffers, the upcoming four-game series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park has been postponed, with the traveling party confined to Milwaukee. (more…)
In turbulent times, Spokane Indians chart steady course
As MLB teams like the Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves reevaluate team branding in the wake of heightened racial awareness, the Spokane Indians (Short Season A; Northwest League) are reaping the benefits of over a decade of engagement with the local Spokane Tribe. (more…)
More Cardinals positive COVID-19 tests threaten series, 2020 season
A second-straight postponement: Tonight’s St. Louis/Milwaukee game at Miller Park has been postponed, as four more members of the Cardinals traveling party have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, while Commissioner Rob Manfred lays out options with players and broadcast partners if the 2020 MLB season is scrapped. (more…)
Another COVID-19 postponement: Cards at Brewers
Today’s St. Louis Cardinals/Milwaukee Brewers game–the season opener for the Brew Crew at Miller Park–was postponed due to two positive COVID-19 tests among Cardinals players. (more…)
Phillies-Blue Jays series postponed after COVID-19 positives
The Philadelphia Phillies/Toronto Blue Jays weekend series set for Citizens Bank Park has been postponed, as two more Phillies employees tested positive today for the COVID-19 virus. (more…)
Saints receive clearance for CHS Field return
The St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) have received permission from the state for a CHS Field return and hosting 1,500 fans per game while implementing COVID-19 measures outlined earlier this year. (more…)
In memoriam: Lou Schwechheimer
Lou Schwechheimer, majority owner and general partner of the Wichita Wind Surge (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), has passed away due to complications after contracting the COVID-19 virus. He was 62. (more…)