Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno says a decision has not been made on renovating or replacing Angel Stadium, as the team continues to explore its long-term options. (more…)
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New Mustangs President Pitching Hooker Field Upgrades
New Martinsville Mustangs (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) president Greg Suire is hoping to see upgrades to Hooker Field, with potential changes in 2020 setting the tone for incremental improvements. (more…)
Fight to Save Lowell Spinners Goes National
The fight to save the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) from contraction was featured on a recent Today Show segment, shining a national light on the issue of MLB’s proposal to eliminate 42 MiLB teams. (more…)
2020 College Baseball Facility Upgrades Roundup
To mark the opening weekend of the 2020 NCAA baseball season, several major programs are unveiling upgraded ballparks and player facilities, adding up to a solid series of improvements debuting this spring. (more…)
Dodgers: Dodger Stadium Renovations Should be Ready by Opening Day
The Los Angeles Dodgers expect that their $100-million renovation to Dodger Stadium will be ready by Opening Day, as the team continues its elaborate overhaul of the ballpark. UPDATED WITH NEW RENDERINGS! (more…)
New Florida Gators Ballpark on Track
Construction on the University of Florida‘s new ballpark is on track, as the project approaches its expected completion this summer. (more…)
Lookouts: Small AT&T Field Site Limits Potential Upgrades
With the team included on a list of 42 MiLB clubs proposed for contraction by MLB, the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) say the small site of AT&T Field limits the possibilities for facility upgrades. (more…)
Padres Mostly Shelving Controversial Spring Training Hat
The San Diego Padres will drastically scale back the use of a recently released spring training hat, a move that comes after the cap received criticism from fans who thought its logo resembled a swastika. (more…)
Prepping for Spring Training: Facility Upgrades
Pitchers and catchers are reporting to camps around Florida and Arizona, signifying the beginning of a new spring-training season. This year’s spring training features renovated complexes in both states, with those facilities on the verge of hosting their first games since the upgrades. (more…)
Wichita Amends Special Tax District Around New Ballpark
Wichita officials have amended a special tax district around a new Wichita Wind Surge (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark, solidifying a funding source for the facility and potentially other projects. (more…)
MLB Reportedly Mulling Major Postseason Changes
The New York Post is reporting that Major League Baseball is considering major changes to its postseason structure that could take effect as early as 2022, including an expansion from five to seven teams in each league. (more…)
Committee Endorses Revised Polar Park Funding Plan
A Worcester City Council committee unanimously endorsed a revised Polar Park funding plan Monday, allowing the Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and city officials to move forward with addressing increasing costs in the project. (more…)
Engineer to Investigate Cracks in Segra Stadium Concrete
Faytteville officials have hired an engineer to investigate cracks in the concrete at Segra Stadium, though the cracks are said to not pose a safety threat at the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League) home. (more…)