Dunkin’ Brands is preparing to rebrand Dunkin’ Donuts, but has not decided if that change will affect the name of Hartford’s Dunkin’ Donuts Park. (more…)
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Worcester Approves Ballpark Financing
Plans for a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark in Worcester, MA are moving forward, as the city council has approved a loan authorization for the project. (more…)
Grant Awarded for BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field Upgrades
The home of the Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) is set for more renovations, as a $600,000 state grant will help fund BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field upgrades. (more…)
Wuerfel Park Sale on Tap; Shift to Northwoods League Expected
New ownership of Wuerfel Park will be unveiled Wednesday, with a move of the Traverse City Beach Bums (independent; Frontier League) to the summer-collegiate Northwoods League also expected. (more…)
Mets to Extend Syracuse Lease if NBT Bank Stadium Upgrades Move Forward
Contingent on final approval of proposed ballpark upgrades, the New York Mets will extend the Syracuse Chiefs‘(Class AAA; International League) lease at NBT Bank Stadium through 2043. (more…)
Bids Sought for Campbell’s Field Demolition
Camden, NJ’s Campbell’s Field is closer to coming down, as officials are seeking bids to demolish the ballpark. (more…)
Could New A’s Ballpark Boost Attendance?
Down the road, the Oakland A’s hope that a proposed new ballpark will become a reality and be a factor in improving attendance numbers. (more…)
Poll: Most RI Voters Support Decision to Not Increase PawSox Ballpark Offer
Fifty-one percent of Rhode Island voters support the state’s decision to not pump more public money into a proposed Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark project, according to a new poll. (more…)
Reading’s FirstEnergy Stadium Hosting Football
Now that the Reading Fightin Phils‘ (Class AA; Eastern League) season in the books, FirstEnergy Stadium is hosting football for the first time in over 30 years. (more…)
Joe Davis Stadium Likely to be Demolished
Joe Davis Stadium will likely be demolished in the future, as officials believe that the former Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) home is obsolete. (more…)
Grasshoppers, Pirates Announce Affiliation
There has been a major affiliation shift at the Low-A level, as the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) have announced a player development contract (PDC) with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The two-year agreement runs through the 2020 season. (more…)
New for 2019: Baton Rouge Rougarou
Branding has been unveiled for the Baton Rouge Rougarou, a new Texas Collegiate League team that will begin play in Louisiana’s capital city in 2019. (more…)
Blue Wahoos Shop Affiliation Options
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) are shopping their affiliation options, including a potential renewal with the Cincinnati Reds or an agreement with a new parent club. (more…)