We know sports organizations have been eying the amazing money generated with Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and now we have the American Association getting into the action. (more…)

We know sports organizations have been eying the amazing money generated with Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and now we have the American Association getting into the action. (more…)
MLB and the Atlantic League are moving forward with new experimental rules for the 2021 season, including a move of the pitching rubber a foot back and the loss of the DH when a starting pitcher leaves the game. (more…)
This isn’t quite the hot news as being reported, but it’s nice to see city efforts continue to bring an Atlantic League team to Richmond County Bank Ballpark, former home of the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
The Maryland General Assembly has approved a bill allowing the Maryland Stadium Authority to issue bonds for a new Hagerstown ballpark to be leased by an Atlantic League team. (more…)
Kevin Reichard flies solo in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat, discussing lessons learned from spring training for the regular season and previewing upcoming book releases and Ballpark Digest coverage. (more…)
Texas Rangers exec Neil Leibman and former NFL punter Jon Ryan have joined the ownership of the Cleburne Railroaders (American Association), which also unveiled new branding for the 2021 season. (more…)
The Sioux Falls Canaries (American Association) have been sold to an investment group led by Brian Slipka, founder and managing partner of True North Equity Partners. (more…)
Some personnel news to pass along: the Lansing Lugnuts (High-A Central) announced a slew of front-office hires, while Christian Heimall is new GM of the High Point Rockers (Atlantic League). (more…)
Now an MLB Partner League, the Pioneer League has bolstered its front office with the addition of Michael Shapiro as President, Henry Hunter as Vice President of Business Affairs and Bill Bavasi as head of scouting and player development initiatives. (more…)
As part of planned capital spending on ballpark maintenance, a new berm and a new playing field are on tap for U.S. Steel Yard, home of the Gary-SouthShore RailCats (American Association). (more…)
We have another former MiLB team going independent, as the West Virginia Power transitions from the Low-A Sally League to the Atlantic League. (more…)
We’ve been discussing the potential fate of the Toronto Blue Jays with border restrictions and homes away from home, but Canada’s other pro baseball teams are facing the same issue. (more…)
The Lexington Legends are joining the Atlantic League for the 2021 season, as the MLB Partner League will be shaking up its announced league lineup and schedule for the upcoming season. (more…)