Major League Baseball has approved the sale of the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League), marking another toward a possible franchise relocation. (more…)
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Joliet Route 66 Stadium Name Approved
City officials have approved a new name for the home of the Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League), as the ballpark is now known as Joliet Route 66 Stadium. (more…)
Group Raises Concerns Over Boise Ballpark Meetings
A group is claiming that a prior Greater Boise Auditorium District meeting with developer Chris Schoen regarding a potential new Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) ballpark was conducted illegally, prompting an inquiry into the issue. (more…)
Aberdeen Continues Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium Sale Process
On Monday, the Aberdeen City Council confirmed its plan to attempt to sell Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium, home of the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Worcester Taps Consultants for PawSox Pitch
A Worcester, MA official has confirmed that two consultants will assist the city as it explores the possibility of landing the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Dunedin Approves License Agreement With Blue Jays
Dunedin moved forward in its effort to retain Toronto Blue Jays spring training on Thursday, when its City Commission approved a 25-year license agreement. (more…)
ABC to Request Move; Could Clear Richmond Ballpark Site
If the potential relocation of a state central liquor warehouse moves forward, it could clear land for a new Richmond Flying Squirrels‘ (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark. (more…)
2017 Continued Excellence Award: Vancouver Canadians
The Vancouver Canadians (Short Season A; Northwest League) are no strangers to success. Prior to a record-breaking 2017, the club had built a long track record of offering strong customer service to a fan base that was more than willing to come take in a night at the ballpark action. (more…)
Rays Were Driving Force Behind Ybor City Ballpark Site
The Tampa Bay Rays, not Hillsborough County, selected Ybor City as the preferred location for a new ballpark, according to a county official. (more…)
Ground Broken on Live! by Loews-Arlington
Development near the home of the Texas Rangers continues, as ground was broken Wednesday for the Live! by Loews-Arlington hotel. (more…)
Dodger Stadium Ready for First Game 7
Dodger Stadium is hours away from hosting game seven of the World Series, a first in the long history of the ballpark. (more…)
Raimondo: Current PawSox Ballpark Legislation is Adequate
As it stands, the legislation for a proposed Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark adequately protects taxpayers, according to Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo. (more…)
Ground Broken for Tinker Field History Plaza
A unique tribute to Tinker Field is starting to take shape, as Orlando officials have broken ground on a history plaza at the site of the facility. (more…)