A new deadline looks to be set for the completion of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, as officials are targeting June 7 as the new occupancy date. Should that milestone be achieved, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) could debut at the ballpark in late June. (more…)
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Best of the Ballparks 2016: Third Round, Double-A
Upsets ruled the day in this week’s Best of the Ballparks 2016 voting for Double-A facilities, as lower seeds won half of the fan choices in Eastern, Southern and Texas League facilities, yielding a fascinating eight ballparks in the next round of voting. (more…)
Changes Made to Yard Goats’ June Schedule
With Dunkin’ Donuts Park still under construction, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) will play home games on the road through at least June 16. The Eastern League has announced that the Yard Goats will play two more series at Norwich’s Dodd Stadium, with a third home slate to played at Reading’s FirstEnergy Stadium. (more…)
Officials: Hartford Ballpark Could Open Next Month
Following a tour of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, local officials feel that the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) are at least a month away from moving into the ballpark. (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…)
Developers Miss Deadline for Dunkin’ Donuts Park Occupancy
There won’t be any early June Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) home games at Dunkin’ Donuts Park, as the ballpark’s developers missed today’s deadline to secure a certificate of occupancy for the beleaguered project. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Double-A, Second Round
Our Best of the Ballparks contest continues this week with the second round of voting in Double-A facilities, as fans select the best of the Eastern, Southern and Texas leagues. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Double-A, First Round
Our most popular promotion ever is back, as we’re asking fans to vote on their favorite ballparks in the Best of the Ballparks contest! We continue the voting today with the first round of polling on Double-A ballparks in the Eastern League, the Southern League and the Texas League. (more…)
Fightin Phils Unveil Craft Beer Me!
Fans at FirstEnergy Stadium will now be able to order a beer through their smartphone, as the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) have introduced Craft Beer Me! By making Craft Beer Me! the latest addition to the team’s fan experience app, the Fightin Phils are the first team in the country to introduce this service. (more…)
Yard Goats May Games Moved to Norwhich
As uncertainty looms over the scheduled opening of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) will now play three home series at Norwich’s Dodd Stadium. (more…)
Hartford: We Doubt New Ballpark Will Open on Time
Hartford city officials are openly skeptical that Dunkin’ Donuts Park will be ready for a May 17 occupancy deadline, as the opening of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark could slip past the currently scheduled May 31 date. (more…)
Plans in Place for 140-Game AAA Schedule
Over the next two seasons, the number of games in the Class AAA circuits will be gradually reduced, as the International and Pacific Coast leagues will begin playing 140-game schedules by 2018. (more…)
Dunkin’ Donuts Park Facing Potential Delay
As the May 31 home opener for the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) draws closer, issues with the dimensions at Dunkin’ Donuts Park have put that date in doubt. (more…)