As the battle to land the SEC Tournament unfolds, Hoover, AL officials say that they are working to ensure that the event does not leave its longtime home. (more…)
Author Archive | Zach Spedden
Plans in Place for 140-Game AAA Schedule
Over the next two seasons, the number of games in the Class AAA circuits will be gradually reduced, as the International and Pacific Coast leagues will begin playing 140-game schedules by 2018. (more…)
Ole Miss Planning $13 Million Renovation
With an eye towards the future, the Ole Miss Rebels have revealed plans for a multi-phased, $13 million overhaul to Oxford-University Stadium/Swayze Field. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Social Media Nights
The growing influence of social media is simply too much for Minor League Baseball teams to ignore, leading to the increasing prominence of social media nights. (more…)
RiverDogs Reveal Details on New Club Area
Though it will not open until 2017, the club level expansion at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park is taking shape, as the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; South Atlantic League) released a few details over the weekend. (more…)
Frank Burke Purchases Edenton Steamers
After a short hiatus, former Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) owner Frank Burke is back in baseball, as he has purchased the Edenton Steamers (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
Pelicans Add Growlers, Buckets to Beer Menu
Beer options at TicketReturn.com Field are about to become even broader, as the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) will start selling growlers and buckets on April 29. As a result of their partnership with American Tap House, the Pelicans will be the first team in professional baseball to make buckets and growlers available at the ballpark. (more…)
Bristol Planning Ballpark Improvements
To make Boyce Cox Field more viable for the Bristol Pirates (rookie; Appalachian League), Bristol, Va officials are considering a variety of improvements to the ballpark. (more…)
Alternative Ballpark Realities
The best Major League Baseball ballparks are products of their surroundings, presenting a style and atmosphere reflective of their locale. While it is hard to picture some of the game’s premier venues at other locations, many of these ballparks were once considered for ultimately unused sites. (more…)
Aggies Mulling New Softball Facility
Some sweeping changes could be on tap for Texas A&M Aggies softball, as the university is mulling a new ballpark for the program. (more…)
Tourists Unveil “Beer City” Unis
Adding a new wrinkle to the specialty jersey trend, the Asheville Tourists (Low A; Sally League) will become the Beer City Tourists on June 2. It is fitting that the Tourists are delivering this concept, as both the team and the City of Asheville are a perfect fit for this promotion. (more…)
Dunkin’ Donuts Park Facing Potential Delay
As the May 31 home opener for the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) draws closer, issues with the dimensions at Dunkin’ Donuts Park have put that date in doubt. (more…)
SEC to Visit Zephyr Field
As the SEC searches for a home for its tournament in 2017 and beyond, conference officials will visit New Orleans’ Zephyr Field on April 30. To boost their ballpark’s chances of landing the tournament, the New Orleans Zephyrs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are planning a special promotion for that evening’s game. (more…)