Lafayette, IN has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for teams interested in occupying its new ballpark, leaving questions about whether the Lafayette Aviators (summer collegiate; Prospect League) will ultimately use the facility. (more…)
Author Archive | Zach Spedden
Could MLB Return to Field of Dreams Site After 2020?
This summer’s Major League Baseball game at the Field of Dreams site is prompting ambitions of more events, as the site’s owner and operator is hopeful MLB will consider returning in future seasons. (more…)
New Look Philly Phanatic Unveiled
The Philadelphia Phillies have unveiled a new look Philly Phanatic, as the team’s beloved mascot gets some design changes ahead of the 2020 Major League Baseball season. (more…)
California Appeals Court Overturns Dismissal of Foul Ball Lawsuit
A California appeals court is allowing a previously thrown out lawsuit over claimed injuries from a foul ball to proceed, questioning the validity of the “Baseball Rule” traditionally protecting teams from liability. (more…)
Rays Steadily Pitching Case for Tampa Bay-Montreal Proposal
In pitching their potential Tampa Bay-Montreal split season scenario, the Tampa Bay Rays have been steadily presenting their case through a series of community engagement efforts. (more…)
Blumenthal to Introduce Senate Resolution Against MiLB Contraction
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) will introduce a resolution next week calling on MLB to anbandon its proposals to eliminate up to 42 MiLB teams, marking the latest sign of political opposition to potential contraction. (more…)
New Marshall University Ballpark Delayed
The schedule for completing a new Marshall University ballpark is delayed, as university officials adjust the plans after initial construction bids were higher than anticipated. (more…)
Schumer, MLB Officials to Visit NYSEG Stadium Next Week
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and MLB officials will visit NYSEG Stadium next week, a trip that comes as Schumer calls on MLB to spare the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (Class AA; Eastern League) from contraction as part of proposals to eliminate up to 42 MiLB teams. (more…)
Worcester Confident Polar Park Cost Won’t Have Further Overall Increase
As planning for the upcoming Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) home continues, a top Worcester official is confident that the city’s cost in the Polar Park project will not increase from the latest total estimate. (more…)
Rays Implementing Mobile Only Ticketing in 2020
The Tampa Bay Rays are doing away with paper tickets in 2020, with admission for all home games at Tropicana Field to be distributed via the MLB Ballpark mobile app. (more…)
Atlantic League Reaction to ABS Technology Mixed
In reflecting on the 2019 season, on-field personnel in the independent Atlantic League collectively has mixed feelings on the effectiveness of automated ball-strike technology and the potential for its use in MLB. (more…)
Wilmington Sharks Pitching Buck Hardee Field Upgrades
The Wilmington Sharks (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) are pitching local leaders on upgrades to Buck Hardee Field, believing that improvements would expand the ballpark’s potential in the future. (more…)
Rangers Gearing Up for Synthetic Turf at Globe Life Field
With the ballpark’s first games about a month away, the Texas Rangers are gearing up to use synthetic turf at the upcoming Globe Life Field. (more…)