Despite widespread speculation to the contrary, the Tampa Bay Rays‘ pending purchase of soccer’s Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) and subsequent gain of an Al Lang Stadium lease is not expected to affect any regular-season or spring training facility plans. (more…)
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Blue Wahoos, Twins Announce Affiliation
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) have entered into a new affiliation with the Minnesota Twins, announcing a two-season player development contract (PDC) through 2020. (more…)
Rays to Buy USL’s Rowdies, Get Control of Al Lang Stadium
The Tampa Bay Rays will reportedly purchase soccer’s Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL), a move that would effectively give them control of Al Lang Stadium. (more…)
Marlins Pitch Home-Run Sculpture Move
Under a new plan being pitched by the Miami Marlins, Marlins Park’s home-run sculpture would be moved outside to make way for a new tiered social space. (more…)
Settlement Allows Missouri State Baseball to Remain at Hammons Field
As part of the terms of a new settlement agreement with JD Holdings, LLC, Missouri State baseball will continue to play at Hammons Field through 2030. (more…)
Bill Related to New Oakland A’s Ballpark Signed into Law
Over the weekend, California governor Jerry Brown signed into law a bill that allows the Oakland A’s to receive an expedited judicial review process if a Howard Terminal ballpark project faces a legal challenge over environmental concerns. (more…)
Sale of Bowling Green Hot Rods Approved
The sale of the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) has been approved, allowing Jack Blackstock to purchase the club from Jerry Katzoff. (more…)
Detroit Tigers: We’re Not for Sale
After a report indicated that Dan Gilbert was in discussions about buying the team from the Ilitch family, the Detroit Tigers denied that they are for sale. (more…)
Sternberg: New Rays Ballpark Discussions Moving Along
Discussions of a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City are moving along, according to team owner Stuart Sternberg. (more…)
Petition Filed for Potential Safeco Field Funding Referendum
On Thursday, a lawyer filed a petition for a potential referendum on behalf of a group seeking to overturn $135 million in funds for future improvements to Safeco Field. (more…)
Normal CornBelters: No Decision on 2019 League
There is discussion that the Normal CornBelters (independent; Frontier League) may move to the summer-collegiate Prospect League for 2019, but the club has not made a final decision. (more…)
PeoplesBank Park Upgrades on Tap
Ahead of the 2019 season, the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) will complete several upgrades at PeoplesBank Park. (more…)
Lookouts: We’re Not Going Anywhere
As the search for a potential new ballpark project master developer continues, the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) emphasize that they have no interest in relocating. (more…)