Seven Minor League Baseball teams were sold in the last week, as private equity and new technologies are heavily involved in the evolution of the sport. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Salt Lake City approves Smith’s Ballpark adaptive reuse plan
After months of study and debate, Salt Lake City approved a Smith’s Ballpark adaptive reuse plan that will see the former Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) home converted to residential, possible private development and an entertainment venue. (more…)
Al Lang Stadium lives under new St. Pete plan
In a change of plans from St. Petersburg officials, Al Lang Stadium will not be torn down to make way for a waterfront amphitheater and instead be expanded as home of the Tampa Bay Rowdies. (more…)
2026 Field of Dreams schedule unveiled; Northwoods League ASG on tap as well
We’ve reported on the Twins, Phillies, I-Cubs and Saints scheduled to participate in MLB’s 2026 Field of Dreams event, and with the addition of Northwoods League festivities, every level of summer play will be represented in Iowa. (more…)
Engel Stadium demolition debated
With Engel Stadium demolition planned by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, local activists and politicians are seeking to delay or alter those plans. (more…)
Yet another run at Cooper Stadium redevelopment
We have yet another plan for Cooper Stadium redevelopment, as the former home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) and Negro Leagues baseball may see new apartments, retail–and acreage sold to a next-door cemetery. (more…)
Coastal Plain League lands Five County Stadium lease
The summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League and owner Capital Broadcasting Company landed the Five County Stadium lease made available after the departure of the Carolina Mudcats for nearby Wilson. (more…)
Developer makes pitch for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in St. Pete
After initially not pushing a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in a new St. Petersburg development, Ellison Development now says it would love to see such a facility in the Historic Gas Plant District development. (more…)
Voters to decide fate of new Medford ballpark for relocating Ems
One election worth watching tomorrow: the fate of a new Medford ballpark for the relocating Eugene Emeralds (High-A; Northwest League) will be on the ballot tomorrow, as voters decide whether to raise local hotel taxes. (more…)
Down to the wire on new Kansas City Royals ballpark
It looks like a new proposal for a new Kansas City Royals ballpark is once again imminent, but what side of the state line the team lands on remains to be seen. (more…)
County approves $17.9M in Steinbrenner Field renovations
After a season spent as a Major League Baseball venue, more Steinbrenner Field renovations are on tap, as Hillsborough County approves $17.9 million in bed-tax proceeds for upgrades to the spring home of the New York Yankees. (more…)
2026 Pioneer League makeover continues
The offseason makeover of the 2026 Pioneer League continues, as the new Long Beach team in the MLB Partner Leaguer announced six name semifinalists and more details emerge about a Modesto team. (more…)
Tampa Bay Rays ownership: We want new ballpark by 2029
In an introductory press conference that didn’t present many surprises, the new Tampa Bay Rays ownership confirmed a goal for a new ballpark by 2029 and announced short-term improvements to Tropicana Field. (more…)