The $120-million budget and public contribution to a new Lookouts ballpark was finalized by the team, the project developer, Chattanooga and Hamilton County officials, with the public money less than originally contemplated. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Sandler, locals buy Lexington Counter Clocks, ballpark
It’s finally official: veteran MiLB operator Andy Sandler and a local investor group that includes former owner Alan Stein has purchased the Lexington Counter Clocks (Atlantic League) and its home ballpark, with the very likely return of the Lexington Legends moniker. (more…)
College Baseball Hall of Fame finally finds a home
After two decades of searching, the College Baseball Hall of Fame will finally have a home, as the Museum at Prairiefire, in Overland Park, KS, will host its inaugural physical location. (more…)
New for 2024: Greenville Yard Gnomes
The Greenville Yard Gnomes are the newest team in the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League, as Capitol Broadcasting unveils the branding for the team set to debut Friday, May 24 against the Tri-City Chili Peppers at Guy Smith Stadium. (more…)
New for 2024: Yolo High Wheelers
We have the second new Pioneer League team in California for the 2024 season, located in Yolo County: The Yolo High Wheelers, playing out of UC Davis’ 3,500-capacity Phil Swimley Field at Dobbins Stadium. (more…)
New downtown Waco ballpark under review
A new downtown Waco ballpark is under consideration as part of a larger development that could include a new convention center hotel–with MLB Partner Leagues and MiLB owners interested in the market. (more…)
Renovated Golden Park to host relocating Mississippi Braves
After the Columbus Council approved $50 million in bonding for a renovated Golden Park, it was announced the Mississippi Braves (Double-A; Southern League) would be relocating to the Georgia city for the 2025 season. (more…)
Mallards add Northwoods League Softball team; league to launch with four teams
The Madison Mallards are adding a Northwoods League Softball team for 2024, as the women’s summer-collegiate softball league will launch this summer in four cities. (more…)
Hops press Oregon Legislature for new-ballpark funding
If the Oregon Legislature does not approve $15 million in funding for a new Hillsboro Hops ballpark by a March 15 deadline, the team may be forced to leave in the face of MiLB’s facility standards. (more…)
New lease, Gesa Stadium improvements for Dust Devils
The Tri-City Dust Devils (High-A; Northwest League) are the latest team to address MiLB’s upgraded facility specs, as the team is signing a 20-year lease with Pasco that includes Gesa Stadium improvements. (more…)
Cost of new Chattanooga Lookouts ballpark now pegged at $120 million
The price of a new Chattanooga Lookouts ballpark is now estimated to be at $120 million, but the public contribution will remain capped under the terms of the development deal struck with the city and county. (more…)
Jackson County voters will be asked to approve downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark tax
The Jackson County Legislature bypassed the advice of County Executive Frank White and voted 8-1 to authorize an April ballot question that would ask voters to extend a 3/8th-cent sales tax to help fund a new downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark. (more…)
Changes on tap for new Flying Squirrels ballpark
Faced with rising construction costs and MiLB-mandated deadlines, the city of Richmond is adjusting payment schedules and budgets for a new Flying Squirrels ballpark, including postponing the purchase of a VCU stadium at the site. (more…)