With the Texas League season nearing its halfway point, league president Tom Kayser is getting closer to the conclusion of his 25-season run. (more…)
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All-Star Games Abound in June
This week marks the halfway point for several minor leagues, meaning attention can now be turned to All-Star Games. While these mid-season contests showcase the best prospects around baseball, they can also serve to highlight some of the notable ballparks around Minor League Baseball. (more…)
B-Mets Embarking on New Era
A new era is underway in Binghamton, where the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) are in the midst of an ambitious rebranding process. While their change in identity will mark a drastic step for the franchise, it is not the lone transformation taking place. (more…)
Rays Dedicating Pride Night to Orlando Shooting Victims
The Tampa Bay Rays have announced that Friday’s Pride Night will be dedicated to the victims of the Pulse Orlando nightclub shooting, the deadliest mass public shooting in modern United States history. (more…)
Centerplan CEO: City Recklessly Terminated Contract
One week after his company’s contract was terminated by the Hartford Stadium Authority, Centerplan Cos. CEO Robert A. Landino is taking shots at the city and the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Yard Goats to Play Two Home Series in Binghamton
With delays to the opening of Dunkin’ Donuts Park ongoing, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) will now play two series at NYSEG Stadium, home of the Binghamton Mets. The Eastern League announced the changes today, affecting a total of seven games. (more…)
Engel Stadium to Become Sports Complex
Following approval from the Tennessee State Building Commission, historic Engel Stadium will be converted into an intramural sports complex. This plan from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC could give a new life to the former home of the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) (more…)
Promotions Watch: Short Season Giveaways
Short-season baseball will begin in about two weeks, which means a brand new set of promotions are around the corner. (more…)
Feasibility Study Set for McCoy Stadium
As they try to decide the best long-term solution in the franchise’s ballpark search, Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) will study the feasibility of a McCoy Stadium renovation. (more…)
Manchester Approves Ballpark Upgrades
Some upgrades are on tap at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) successfully requested a nearly $1,000,000 pledge from the city. (more…)
Study: $9.5M for War Memorial Stadium Renovation
With a study recommending a $9.5 million investment to improve War Memorial Stadium, Hampton, VA officials are now considering the fate of the home of the Peninsula Pilots (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
Tensions, Schedule Changes in Hartford
Initially, it seemed that Monday’s decision by the Hartford Stadium Authority to cancel its contract with the developer of Dunkin’ Donuts Park marked a breaking point in the project. (more…)
Tacoma to Host 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game
The Tacoma Rainiers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Cheney Stadium will be selected to host the 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game, reports the Seattle Times. This news will be made official as part of a press conference in Tacoma this afternoon that will include Pacific Coast League (PCL) president Branch Rickey III and team officials. (more…)