Faced with a mid-September deadline to make plans for 2019, the Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League) are calling on the city to finalize a lease by the end of August. (more…)
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Braves to Top Off New Spring Training Facility Friday
The Atlanta Braves will celebrate a milestone on Friday morning, whey they host a topping off ceremony at their upcoming spring training complex in North Port, FL. (more…)
How Much Will Rays Pitch in For Ybor City Ballpark?
The Tampa Bay Rays appear ready to contribute more than $150 million to a new ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City, but the exact financials remain unknown. (more…)
Prince William County to Explore Replacement for P-Nats
With the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) pursuing a new Fredericksburg ballpark, Prince William County officials will explore options for filling the team’s Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium. (more…)
Future MLB All-Star Game Sites: 2019 and Beyond
With the 2018 All-Star Game in the books, Major League Baseball can look ahead to the ballparks that are scheduled to host the game in 2019 and beyond. A pair of sites have already been confirmed, while a set group of ballparks appears to be emerging as contenders for future contests. (more…)
Time is Ticking on Beloit Snappers New Ballpark Plan
The Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) have a September 3 deadline to find investment for a new ballpark, putting urgency behind the effort to replace Pohlman Field. (more…)
Manfred Discusses MLB Expansion; Is Nashville a Contender?
When discussing potential Major League Baseball expansion on Tuesday, commissioner Rob Manfred noted several possible markets, including Nashville. (more…)
Manfred Weighs in on A’s, Rays Ballpark Searches
In comments on Tuesday, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred weighed in on the ongoing ballpark searches of the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland A’s. (more…)
Upgrades Could Make Falcon Park Multipurpose Facility
Auburn, NY officials are contemplating a $3 million proposal to upgrade Falcon Park, home of the Auburn Doubledays (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), into a facility that can host multiple sports. (more…)
Blue Jays Remaining in Bluefield Through 2020
The Toronto Blue Jays will remain in the Rookie Appalachian League through 2020, as they have inked a two-year extension with the Bluefield Blue Jays. (more…)
Cards, Marlins Halt Roger Dean Stadium Upgrades
For the time being, the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins are halting their proposal for Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium upgrades. (more…)
Lease Renewal Would Trigger Dodd Stadium Upgrades
The Connecticut Tigers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and Norwich officials are negotiating a lease renewal that, if finalized, would trigger Dodd Stadium upgrades. (more…)
Syracuse Chiefs to Rebrand in 2019
The Syracuse Chiefs (Class AAA; International League) will rebrand for the 2019 season, coinciding with a switch in affiliation to team owner New York Mets. (more…)