On Monday, the Joplin City Council will consider a proposed lease for an independent Southwest League club to play home games at Joe Becker Stadium. (more…)
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High Point Ballpark Takes Another Step Forward
This week brought more signs of progress for an upcoming High Point, NC ballpark, as the city approved some key agreements relating to the facility. (more…)
MLB Pitches Latest Pace of Play Proposal; Carts on Tap?
Major League Baseball has released its latest pitch to accelerate pace of play, with the proposals including bullpen carts and deferment of a pitch clock. (more…)
Ground Broken on New Amarillo Ballpark
Thursday marked a milestone in Amarillo, as officials celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for a new downtown ballpark for the relocating San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Indians to Drop Chief Wahoo From Uniforms in 2019
The controversial Chief Wahoo logo will be dropped from the Cleveland Indians‘ uniforms, with the move taking effect in 2019. (more…)
J. P. Small Memorial Stadium to Receive Upgrades
Upgrades are on tap at a historic facility, as J.P. Small Memorial Stadium in Jacksonville will soon receive a series of improvements. (more…)
Red Wings, Monroe County Still Working on Frontier Field Lease
Despite indicating several months ago that a deal was imminent, the Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) and Monroe County still do not have a lease agreement for Frontier Field. (more…)
New for 2018: Greeneville Reds
The Cincinnati Reds have made it official, as the club has announced the establishment of the Greeneville Reds (Rookie; Appalachian League) for the 2018 season. (more…)
White Sox to Extend Guaranteed Rate Field Netting
The Chicago White Sox will extend the protective netting at Guaranteed Rate Field, with the installation set to be complete for the 2018 season. (more…)
Comerica Park Naming Rights Extended
Comerica Park will retain its name through at least 2034, as Comerica Bank has extended its naming rights agreement for the home of the Detroit Tigers. (more…)
Price Tag for New Braves Spring Training Complex: $110M
The estimated cost of a new Atlanta Braves spring training complex has risen to $110 million, according to the latest figures. (more…)
Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium Agreement Could be Decided in February
Though some issues still need to be resolved, Aberdeen hopes it can vote soon on a license agreement for Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium, home of the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Johnsonville Named New Brewers’ Sausage Race Sponsor
The Milwaukee Brewers have reached a new partnership with Johnsonville Sausage, allowing the company to take over as the sponsor of the Famous Racing Sausages. (more…)