In a major win for the proponents of both sports, baseball and softball will return to the Oympics in 2020. (more…)
Author Archive | Zach Spedden
Contractors: We Could Resume Hartford Ballpark in September
Centerplan Cos. and DoNo, LLC are looking into how they could resume work on Dunkin’ Donuts Park, according to their attorney. (more…)
Rangers Ballpark Proposal Takes Step Toward Ballot
In an unsurprising but still notable development, the proposal for a new Texas Rangers ballpark has taken a step toward being placed on the November ballot. (more…)
Tensions Unfolding in Joplin
Recently uncovered emails show signs of a strained relations between the Joplin Blasters (independent; American Association) and the city, with ballpark maintenance being one of the issues. (more…)
Ogden Hosts Annual All-Star Game
Lindquist Field was in the All-Star spotlight on Tuesday, and from all indications, the ballpark and the Ogden Raptors (Rookie; Pioneer League) hosted a successful event. (more…)
Plan to Demolish Newark’s Riverfront Stadium Continue
Plans to redevelop the site of Riverfront Stadium in Newark are moving forward, as the city has scheduled a public hearing on the proposal. (more…)
Chiefs Extend Lease Through 2026
Despite apprehension on the part of a few local officials, the Syracuse Chiefs (Class AAA; International League) have been granted a lease extension at NBT Bank Stadium. (more…)
Fayetteville Making Progress on MOU
All signs point to the City of Fayetteville and the Houston Astros reaching a memorandum of understanding (MOU), as city officials are expressing confidence. (more…)
Japan, South Korea to Host WBC Games
The World Baseball Classic is returning next March, and the work has begun in lining up host facilities. (more…)
Pinellas County Expanding Rays Ballpark Search
Discussions of a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in Pinellas County are continuing, with Snug Harbor emerging as a possible site. (more…)
BB&T Ballpark Development Up for Vote
Should it receive city council approval, development would at long last take place behind BB&T Ballpark, home of the Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Kitsap BlueJackets Departing WCL
This season will be the last for the Kitsap BlueJackets in the West Coast League (WCL), as attendance and revenue problems have forced the team’s exit. (more…)
Location Trackers Prominent in MLB
Just a few years ago, location tracking technologies were uncommon at MLB ballparks, but that looks to have changed. (more…)