Washington State is moving forward with upgrades to its baseball facility, as university regents have approved a Bailey-Brayton Field renovation project. (more…)
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RoughRider Plaza Plan Moves Forward
Land just south of the Frisco RoughRiders‘ (Class AA; Texas League) Dr Pepper Ballpark is slated for major development, as officials have approved plans for RoughRider Plaza. (more…)
Arizona Bill Would Exempt MiLB Players From Minimum Wage Laws
An Arizona lawmaker has submitted a bill that would exempt minor league players from the state’s minimum wage laws, a proposal that has the backing of Major League Baseball. (more…)
Traverse City Team Name Set for Unveiling
Branding for a new Traverse City, MI club in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League will be unveiled next week, with an announcement scheduled for Tuesday, January 29. (more…)
Aberdeen Countersues IronBirds Ownership
In response to a lawsuit filed last fall, the City of Aberdeen has filed a countersuit against the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) ownership entity over the state of Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. (more…)
Cardinal Stadium Demolition to Start Thursday
Demolition will begin Thursday on Cardinal Stadium, the former home of the Louisville Redbirds (Class AAA; American Association). (more…)
New Wichita Ballpark Designs Unveiled
New Wichita ballpark designs were unveiled Wednesday, providing an early glimpse of the future home of the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Clearwater Gets Okay to Pursue $40M for Spectrum Field Upgrades
Clearwater, FL officials have received approval to pursue $40 million in county bed taxes for Philadelphia Phillies‘ spring-training facility upgrades, but whether that number is obtainable remains to be seen. (more…)
Grizzlies Not Guaranteed Use of Proposed Gastonia Ballpark
Gastonia officials say it is not a formality that the Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) will occupy a proposed new ballpark, potentially opening the door for suitors from professional baseball. (more…)
Oakland Coliseum Name Change on Tap?
A name change to Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum could be in the works, as a potential naming-rights deal with RingCentral is being explored. (more…)
USL Squad Slated for Proposed Hawks Ballpark
If built, a proposed new ballpark for the Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) will also house a professional soccer club in USL Championship. This news was recently confirmed by Hawks ownership and the USL. (more…)
Clearwater Approves Spectrum Field Funding
On Thursday, the Clearwater City Council approved a plan to move $6 million from a proposed bridge project to help cover Philadelphia Phillies‘ spring-training facility upgrades. (more…)
Tim Bennett Submits Smith-Wills Stadium Bid
With the facility’s future in flux, Tim Bennett of Overtime Sports has submitted a bid to assume management of Jackson, MS’s Smith-Wills Stadium. (more…)