With discussions to sell the franchise still unfolding, the Miami Marlins are holding off on completing the sale of naming rights for Marlins Park. (more…)
Author Archive | Zach Spedden
Down East Wood Ducks Arrive at Grainger Stadium
Monday marked the return of professional baseball to Grainger Stadium, as the Down East Wood Ducks (High A; Carolina League) played their home opener. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Jarry Park Stadium
The story of Jarry Park Stadium is one of endurance. When the expansion Montreal Expos arrived in town in 1969, officials had to scramble to find a suitable home for the team. (more…)
New GreenJackets Ballpark Construction Underway
With construction underway, officials anticipate the opening of a new North Augusta, SC ballpark for the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League) in 2018. (more…)
Fayetteville Businesses Anticipate Ballpark Opening
As the city continues to plan its forthcoming ballpark, some Fayetteville‘s businesses are eager to see the facility open. (more…)
Reports: Jeb Bush, Derek Jeter Interested in Miami Marlins
Reports indicate that some high-profile names are in the mix to purchase the Miami Marlins, including Yankee great Derek Jeter and former Florida governor and presidential candidate Jeb Bush. (more…)
Hall of Fame Tour Hits the Road in 2017
Just as it did in 2016, the traveling Baseball Hall of Fame tour will make stops at several cities over the course of the 2017 season. (more…)
Mayor Touts St. Petersburg for New Rays Ballpark
With a new season underway, St. Petersburg mayor Rick Kriseman is taking the opportunity to tout his city as a long-term home for the Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)
PawSox Release Preliminary Ballpark Concepts
As they continue to explore options for a new ballpark, officials from the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) are offering details on the facility’s potential design. (more…)
Hartford Able to Retrieve Ballpark Equipment After Dispute is Resolved
A dispute between the city and former ballpark developer Centerplan Construction Co. could have prevented key equipment from being installed at Dunkin’ Donuts Park. However, the issue has now been resolved, with Centerplan granting access to a building outside of the home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats to Debut Ballpark Upgrades
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA: Eastern League) are preparing for a milestone, as the team is about to debut the latest improvements to Northeast Delta Dental Stadium. (more…)
Idea of New PawSox Ballpark Drawing Opposition
In some corners, the idea of a new publicly-owned ballpark for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) is drawing opposition. (more…)
St. Petersburg Believes it Could Help Fund Rays Ballpark
Though they have not finalized a funding plan, St. Petersburg officials believe that they could help finance a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark. (more…)