Another ballpark naming-rights deal adjusted after the merger of BB&T Bank and SunTrust: the home of the High Point Rockers (independent; Atlantic League) is now Truist Point, as the BB&T Point name is replaced. (more…)
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BB&T Point Could Land Pro Soccer Team
A professional soccer club could join the High Point Rockers (independent; Atlantic League) at BB&T Point, as discussions are underway about placing a USL League One team at the facility. (more…)
Ken Lehner Resigns from High Point Rockers Post
Ken Lehner has departed the High Point Rockers (independent; Atlantic League), resigning from his post as team president. (more…)
BB&T Point: A New Anchor in Downtown High Point
When plans were announced to place an independent Atlantic League team in North Carolina, it seemed like a real long shot to many industry insiders. With the opening of BB&T Point in downtown High Point, independent baseball joins the many baseball options in the Piedmont Triad. (more…)
Truist Chosen as Name of Combined SunTrust and BB&T
With Truist chosen as the future branding of combined banks BB&T and SunTrust, there could be changes in ballpark-naming rights in MLB, MiLB and indy ball–but we are far from a decision on that level. (more…)
BB&T Point Celebrates Opening
BB&T Point opened for the High Point Rockers (independent; Atlantic League) on Thursday, giving many a chance to celebrate the new ballpark and its potential impact on the city. (more…)
Atlantic League Season Gets Underway
The Atlantic League’s 2019 season is getting underway, and the year is one that will be marked by several interesting developments around the circuit. (more…)
BB&T, SunTrust Working on Central Brand
As part of a pending merger, BB&T and SunTrust are working with Interbrand to create a central identity that could soon be applied to several ballparks. (more…)
Developer Drops High Point Ballpark Hotel Plans
On Monday, a Greensboro-based firm announced it was dropping plans to build a hotel near BB&T Point–the upcoming home of the High Point Rockers (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
Opening Day for BB&T Point: May 2
We have an opening date for BB&T Point, as the forthcoming ballpark will host the High Point Rockers‘(independent; Atlantic League) home opener on May 2, 2019. (more…)
BB&T Point Construction on Track
BB&T Point, the upcoming home of the High Point Rockers (independent; Atlantic League), is on track for its 2019 opening, according to the latest update. (more…)
New for 2019: High Point Rockers
We have a name for the independent Atlantic League team playing out of the new $36.1-million BB&T Point ballpark next season: the High Point Rockers, celebrating the furniture-making traditions in the North Carolina city. (more…)
High Point Name-The-Team Contest Yields Three Finalists
A name-the-team contest run by the new independent Atlantic League team debuting in High Point, North Carolina in 2019 has narrowed the field from nine nominated names to three. (more…)