Ballpark Digest
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With Jackson officials continuing to say a lease with the Jackson Generals is invalid, the Winnipeg Goldeyes (American Association) came to a new agreement with the city to play at The Ballpark at Jackson as the U.S./Canada border continues to be closed. (more…)
In addition to hosting the Winnipeg Goldeyes (American Association) this season, the Jackson Generals announced a lineup of other events this year and a launch of a new Southern League in 2022–but the city warns the owners are in violation of their ballpark lease. (more…)
Facing the same border issues plaguing a variety of pro and summer-collegiate teams, the Winnipeg Goldeyes (American Association) will begin the 2021 season playing out of The Ballpark at Jackson, former home to Southern League baseball. (more…)
Many MiLB teams are facing lease issues after the takeover of the sport by Major League Baseball, with many ballpark agreements specifying terms applying to franchises part of the National Association. (more…)
We know these announcements are really formalities by this point, but the Southern League officially canceled its 2020 All-Star Game, originally scheduled for June 22-23 at The Ballpark of Jackson, home of the Jackson Generals. (more…)
The Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League) are lining up future concerts at The Ballpark at Jackson, striking an agreement with Grand Slam Presents that calls for 13 shows over the next five years. The agreement begins in 2020. (more…)
The Jackson Generals will host the 2020 Southern League All-Star Game at The Ballpark at Jackson, with the annual game and related events set for next June. (more…)
The Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League) are pursuing a lease extension for The Ballpark at Jackson, as team ownership is hoping secure a lengthened agreement. (more…)
It’s that time of year again, when many Minor League Baseball teams are decking the halls with holiday events at ballparks across the country. Here’s a quick look at unique events teams have planned throughout the holiday season. (more…)
We have personnel news to report from the Stockton Ports (High A; California League), Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League), and Visalia Rawhide (High A; California League). (more…)
The Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League) are seeking a new naming rights partner for The Ballpark at Jackson, as the club has created a request for proposal (RFP) for the opportunity. (more…)
Some front-office news from the Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League) as Jason Compton is promoted to team president and Nick Hall is named the team’s new general manager. (more…)
Following a donation of land near The Ballpark at Jackson, city officials are mulling whether to expand parking at the home of the Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)