The Northern Colorado Owlz (Pioneer League) will begin the season at Jackson Field on the University of Northern Colorado campus until their permanent home, TicketSmarter Stadium, is completed. (more…)
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Krupa new Frontier League president
Former South Atlantic (Sally) League President and MLB Regional Supervisor Eric Krupa is the new Frontier League president, as the MLB Partner League overhauls its management. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Podcast: Eric Shuffler, Staten Island FerryHawks
Eric Shuffler, president of the Staten Island FerryHawks (Atlantic League), joins Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard to discuss the creation of the team, the work in reviving the team’s scenic waterfront ballpark, and how it will offer more than just baseball as a community center. (more…)
Bats–real ones–complicate Fair Grounds Field demolition
As Shreveport moves forward on Fair Grounds Field demolition, costs to take down the dilapidated ballpark are higher because state law requires protection of a protected bat species infesting the facility. (more…)
Staten Island FerryHawks debut at renovated ballpark
Pro baseball is back in Staten Island, as the Atlantic League’s Staten Island FerryHawks made their home debut at the renovated SIUH Community Park. (more…)
Frontier League rebranding unveiled
A Frontier League rebranding is now public, as the MLB Partner League unveils new logos, new website and new stats provider. (more…)
State funding approved for Oriole Park renovations, MiLB ballpark upgrades
A bill signed by Gov. Larry Hogan authorizes the Maryland Stadium Authority to borrow up to $1.2 billion to fund Oriole Park renovations, with a separate $200 million devoted to other sporting venues, including MiLB ballparks. (more…)
Mascot news: Beloit Sky Carp, Charleston Dirty Birds
Two mascot stories to share with you today: The Beloit Sky Carp (High-A; Midwest League) are looking for help in naming its new mascot, while the Charleston Dirty Birds (MLB Partner League; Atlantic League) announced the name for its new mascot. (more…)
New for 2022: SIUH Community Park
We have a new naming-rights deal for the Staten Island Ferry Hawks (Atlantic League), with Richmond County Bank Ballpark renamed SIUH Community Park for the 2022 season. (more…)
Revs adopt a Goldendoodle to be named later
More ballpark puppy news to savor: the York Revolution (Atlantic League) has adopted an eight-month-old female Goldendoodle as the team dog to be named later via social media. (more…)
In memoriam: Marty Scott
Some sad news to pass along: baseball lifer Marty Scott, whose impact on the game of baseball ranged from MLB to the minors and independent baseball, has passed away following a long illness at his home in West Palm Beach. He was 68. (more…)
Cougars to donate 50-50 proceeds to Ukrainian World Congress
With Russia’s military invasion of the Ukraine going strong, the Kane County Cougars (American Association) are pledging all of the proceeds from the 2022 season’s 50/50 raffle to the Ukrainian World Congress. (more…)
New for 2022: Empire State Greys
We have another cross-league effort similar to what the American Association scheduled with a Pecos League team in 2021, as the Empire State Greys, a travel team made up of players from the independent Empire League, will be playing in the 2022 Frontier League. (more…)