The Syracuse Chiefs are no more, as the team has officially rebranded as the Syracuse Mets (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Author Archive | Zach Spedden
Oakland A’s Part Ways with Flagship Radio Station
The Oakland A’s are parting ways with flagship radio station 95.7 FM The Game, a decision that comes with the expiration of a multiyear contract. (more…)
Missoula Osprey Sold
A sale of the Missoula Osprey (Rookie; Pioneer League) is taking shape, as the team will be purchased by Peter Davis and Susan Crampton Davis of Seattle, pending final approvals. (more…)
Frontier League to Field 10 Teams in 2019
After losing two markets to the summer-collegiate ranks, the independent Frontier League will field 10 teams during its 2019 season. (more…)
Worcester Works to Move Ballpark Financing Forward
Financing for a new Worcester, MA ballpark for the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) is taking shape, as officials are planning a special taxing district around the facility. (more…)
Fans Take Memorabilia From Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
Over the weekend, fans removed seats and other items from Wichita’s Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, another sign of the ballpark’s impending demolition. (more…)
Worcester Considers Ballpark Design Firms
A designer for the new Worcester, MA ballpark for the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) could soon be selected, as seven firms are being considered. (more…)
New Kingsport Mets Ballpark Disucssed
A new Kingsport Mets (Rookie; Appalachian League) ballpark could be in the works, as a plan to construct a new downtown facility is being floated. (more…)
Should New Luke Easter Tribute be Added to Sahlen Field?
Now that they have secured a naming-rights agreement for Sahlen Field, there are calls for the Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League) to incorporate a new tribute to Luke Easter. (more…)
IronBirds Ownership Sues Aberdeen
The entity that owns the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) has filed suit against the City of Aberdeen, claiming it has breached its agreement with the team. (more…)
Plaza Acquisition Could Lead to Boise Backing New Ballpark
With their decision to acquire a downtown plaza, Boise officials may have moved closer to backing a new West End ballpark for the Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League). (more…)
Skanska to Serve as Project Manager for Worcester Ballpark
Skanska USA Building Inc. has been picked as the project manager for a new Worcester, MA ballpark, which will be built for the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
2018 Affiliate Dance Recap
The 2018 affiliation shuffle was one of the busiest in recent memory. Several Minor League Baseball teams entered into player development contracts (PDCs) with new Major League Baseball parent clubs, giving the affiliation landscape a different look going forward. (more…)