The results of the 2021 rule changes tested across Minor League Baseball and the Atlantic League: they apparently had little impact on the game, except perhaps a shorter pitch clock. (more…)
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Name-the-team efforts underway in Staten Island, Charleston
We have two new name-the-team efforts underway, as the new Atlantic League Staten Island team released a list of finalists, and the West Virginia Power (Atlantic League) announced a rebranding for 2022. (more…)
New Winnipeg Goldeyes branding unveiled
We have some new Winnipeg Goldeyes branding to share with you, as the American Association franchise updates its look for the first time in team history. (more…)
It’s awards season as end of year approaches
As the 2021 MiLB season nears an end, it’s time to open discussions regarding the annual Ballpark Digest Award. So we’re seeking nominations in a variety of categories. (more…)
Hagerstown formally approved for 2023 Atlantic League debut
The Atlantic League has officially approved the entry of a new Hagerstown team into the MLB Partner League for the 2023 season, playing in a new ballpark backed by the Maryland Stadium Authority. (more…)
Staten Island celebrates return of baseball
Former New York Mets and Yankees World Series champ Dwight Gooden was on hand to celebrate the return of professional baseball to Richmond County Bank Ballpark in the form of an Atlantic League team in 2022. (more…)
Richmond County Bank Ballpark lease transferred
Another step toward an Atlantic League team at Staten Island’s Richmond County Bank Ballpark in 2022, as the ballpark’s lease was officially transferred to Staten Island Entertainment from the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Pioneer League adds 2022 Flathead Valley expansion team
The Pioneer League is expanding to Kalispell, MT, for the 2022 season, as the MLB Partner League grows to 10 teams with the additional Flathead Valley franchise. (more…)
More MiLB changes on tap?
Players hate the chain-link leagues. Farm directors are tired of a lack of options about playing time. And no one wants to see a valuable draftee suffer in 100-degree weather in Florida and Arizona. Will we see MiLB changes in coming years to address these problems? (more…)
American Association 2021 playoffs expanded
The MLB Partner League American Association is expanding its playoffs by adding a play-in game between the second- and third-place teams in each division. (more…)
MLB Partner League teams return to Canada
Toronto is not the only pro baseball team to return to Canada this week; two MLB Partner League teams, the Winnipeg Goldeyes (American Association) and Équipe Québec (Frontier League), head north as well. (more…)
Confirmed: Staten Island Atlantic League team on tap for 2022
After a lot of whispers and planning, it’s official: we will see a Staten Island Atlantic League team playing out of Richmond County Bank Ballpark for the 2022 season, owned by a group led by John Catsimatidis. (more…)
SNL performers part of Staten Island Atlantic League ownership
We’re learning more about the investors bringing a new Atlantic League team in 2022 to Staten Island and Richmond County Bank Ballpark, as the group will reportedly include three high-profile Saturday Night Live performers and, on some level, the New York Yankees. (more…)