A new deadline looks to be set for the completion of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, as officials are targeting June 7 as the new occupancy date. Should that milestone be achieved, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) could debut at the ballpark in late June. (more…)
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Wolff Becoming Fixture in Ottawa
In just the team’s second season, Ottawa Champions (Independent; Can-Am League) executive Miles Wolff is becoming a fixture at the ballpark and in the Ottawa community. (more…)
Manatees Experiencing Attendance Jump
There is some good attendance news to report, as the Brevard County Manatees (High A; Florida State League) are experiencing a 41% jump in total spectators from this time last season. (more…)
Changes Made to Yard Goats’ June Schedule
With Dunkin’ Donuts Park still under construction, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) will play home games on the road through at least June 16. The Eastern League has announced that the Yard Goats will play two more series at Norwich’s Dodd Stadium, with a third home slate to played at Reading’s FirstEnergy Stadium. (more…)
Explorers Make Ballpark Upgrades
With a new naming rights deal in tow, the Sioux City Explorers (independent; American Association) partnered with the City of Sioux City on multiple ballpark upgrades. (more…)
Progress Being Made on Fort Bragg Ballpark
As the July 3 showdown between the Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins approaches, crews are moving forward with the construction of a ballpark at Fort Bragg. (more…)
Fans Can Swing for the Fences in BP
As some teams around the Minor League Baseball landscape are showing, batting practice is not just for the players, as it can also be open to the fans. (more…)
American Association Planning Tributes to Miller
To honor the legacy of late Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (independent; American Association) broadcaster Scott Miller, the American Association is planning several league-wide tributes. (more…)
CWS Officials: Let’s Start Planning for Future
With an eye towards the future, officials from the College World Series want to build additional savings for capital improvements to TD Ameritrade Park. (more…)
Officials: Hartford Ballpark Could Open Next Month
Following a tour of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, local officials feel that the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) are at least a month away from moving into the ballpark. (more…)
Stud Muffins Among Binghamton Name Choices
The Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) have announced six finalists for their name the team contest, which could result in the team adopting the Stud Muffins, Rumble Ponies, or another creative moniker. (more…)
Wildfires Force Giants to Play Season in Edmonton
Due to the ongoing wildfires in the Fort McMurray region, the Fort McMurray Giants (summer collegiate; Western Major Baseball League) will share a ballpark with the Edmonton Prospects. The two clubs will play out of Edmonton’s facility, formerly known as Telus Field, for their entire home slates. (more…)
Crosscutters Break Ground on New Deck
The Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and city officials broke ground today on a new party deck for BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. (more…)