There were some strong reactions with the announcement of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp rebranding and today’s unveiling of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies—but in the end, the real issue in both instances is how to handle change in a tradition-bound industry. (more…)
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New for 2017: Binghamton Rumble Ponies
We have the new name for the Binghamton Mets, as the Class AA Eastern League team adopts new branding and logos as the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. (more…)
Binghamton Plays Last Game as Mets
Now that the 2016 season is in the books, the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) are closer to beginning a new era. (more…)
B-Mets Embarking on New Era
A new era is underway in Binghamton, where the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) are in the midst of an ambitious rebranding process. While their change in identity will mark a drastic step for the franchise, it is not the lone transformation taking place. (more…)
Yard Goats to Play Two Home Series in Binghamton
With delays to the opening of Dunkin’ Donuts Park ongoing, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) will now play two series at NYSEG Stadium, home of the Binghamton Mets. The Eastern League announced the changes today, affecting a total of seven games. (more…)
Stud Muffins Among Binghamton Name Choices
The Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) have announced six finalists for their name the team contest, which could result in the team adopting the Stud Muffins, Rumble Ponies, or another creative moniker. (more…)
B-Mets to Rebrand After 2016 Season
Changes are on the horizon for the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League), with the team announcing a rebranding process that will be completed this fall. (more…)
Hughes buys Binghamton Mets
John Hughes, who had previously attempted to bring pro baseball to Warner Robins, Georgia, has purchased the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) and says he’ll keep the team in NYSEG Stadium. (more…)
B-Mets, Main Street Baseball settle lawsuit
The official announcement has yet to come, but the owners of the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) and Main Street Baseball have settled their legal dispute, days before the two sides were scheduled for mediation. (more…)
The Week That Was: April 10-16, 2015
The futures of three teams — Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) in Rhode Island and Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) in New York State — were addressed in the top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
B-Mets, Main Street Baseball headed to mediation
After a U.S. District Court judge indefinitely barred the sale of the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) to anyone but Main Street Baseball and Clark Minker, the two sides will meet before a federal mediator to settle their differences. (more…)
Judge: B-Mets can’t be sold to anyone but Main Street
Owners of the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) are indefinitely prohibited from selling the team to anyone but Main Street Baseball and Clark Minker, as U.S. District Court Judge David Hurd raises “serious questions going to the issue of good faith negotiations.” (more…)
B-Mets court case scheduled this week
The fate of the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) could be clearer this week, as an April 30 court date could free owners to sell the franchise or uphold a purchase agreement with Main Street Baseball and Clark Minker. (more…)