The Jamestown Jammers (summer collegiate; Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League) will go on hiatus for the 2019 season, and new ownership will be sought to field a team in 2020. (more…)
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Augusta Plans Lake Olmstead Stadium Repairs
Augusta officials are planning repairs to Lake Olmstead Stadium, a move to allow the former home of the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; South Atlantic League) to host non-baseball events. (more…)
Rays: St. Petersburg Deadline Not a Concern in Ballpark Talks
A December 31 deadline with St. Petersburg does not appear to be a concern for the Tampa Bay Rays, who are continuing discussions about a new ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City. (more…)
New Kannapolis Ballpark Breaks Ground
Ground was broken on Tuesday for a new Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) ballpark, marking a milestone for the upcoming downtown Kannapolis venue. (more…)
Worcester Ballpark Bonds Pitched
Investors are being pitched on a new Worcester, MA ballpark, as the city is preparing its first taxable bond offering for the future home of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Development Plan Unveiled
Details have emerged on Riverfront Village, a planned mixed-use development north of a new Wichita ballpark for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Potential New A’s Ballpark Backed in Poll
A recent poll shows support for a privately financed new Oakland A’s ballpark, with 74% of likely Oakland voters favoring the club’s plan. (more…)
Ilitches Mull Detroit Regional Sports Network
A potential Detroit regional sports network is being evaluated by the Ilitch family, owners of the Detroit Tigers and NHL’s Red Wings. (more…)
Southwest University Park Preps for Pro Soccer
Already a standout home for the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Southwest University Park will receive upgrades to accommodate soccer’s El Paso Locomotive FC in 2019. (more…)
Manfred: There’s Work Remaining on Rays Ballpark Deal
There is still some work to be done in negotiating an agreement for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, according to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred. (more…)
Smith Played Role in Renovating 2018 World Series Ballparks
This year’s World Series features games at Fenway Park and Dodger Stadium, two classic ballparks that Janet Marie Smith played a role in renovating. (more…)
Red Sox-Dodgers World Series Ballparks
The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers are playing in this year’s World Series, providing a matchup of two signature franchises. This year’s Fall Classic also showcases two ballparks with plenty of World Series history, evoking reminders of the rich histories of their predecessors. (more…)
Sportsnet Pacific to Televise Six Canadians Games
As part of a new broadcast agreement, the Vancouver Canadians (Short Season A; Northwest League) will have six games televised on Sportsnet Pacific in 2019. (more…)