As expected, MLB owners unanimously approved a $1.7 billion Tampa Bay Rays sale to Florida investors, who face some immediate challenges on the ballpark and front-office fronts. (more…)
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Team sale revives talk of new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark
We have a reboot on a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, as the impending sale of the team from Stu Sternberg to Jacksonville investors gives stadium advocates across the region a chance to land the team. (more…)
Spurring downtown growth: Canal Park in Akron
When Canal Park, home of the Akron RubberDucks (Double-A; Eastern League), opened in 1997, a downtown location was not an automatic win for all involved. Today, that opening is seen locally as a cornerstone of revitalization for downtown Akron. (more…)
Jumbo Shrimp Eager for Potential Development
With a long-term lease in place, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) are eager for potential development in the area surrounding Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. (more…)
Bang, Bang! Jumbo Shrimp Begin New Era with Sellout
An offseason rebranding for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp is paying off in the regular season, as a sellout crowd of 10,477 was on hand for last night’s season opener. (more…)
Suns Achieve Attendance Milestones
A variety of attendance records and milestones were accomplished by the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) in 2016. This season was a significant one for the Suns, as it was the first under owner Ken Babby, who made changes to the front office and the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville after taking over last September. (more…)
Akron, Cleveland Extend Player Development Contract
Another goes down: the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Cleveland Indians extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
All-Star Game Puts Akron in Spotlight
After undergoing several years of improvements under Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) owner Ken Babby, Canal Park will be in the spotlight. (more…)
Suns Announce 2016 Menu Additions
As they continue to revamp the fan experience, the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) are rolling out a wide array of new food options. (more…)
Suns Unveil Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville Upgrades
The Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) and new owner Ken Babby unveiled a series of improvements to the fan experience at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, including a new left-field Tiki Terrace, group seating area and suite renovations. (more…)
Canal Park makeover continues with new turf in 2016
More changes to Canal Park, home of the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League), in 2016, as the ballpark will undergo an upgrade to the playing field before the season opener. (more…)
Personnel news from Frisco, Fast Forward Sports Group, Green Bay
We have personnel news today from the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League), the Fast Forward Sports Group and the Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Babby shakes up Suns front office, promises ballpark improvements
Days after taking control of the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League), new owner Ken Babby overhauled the team’s front office and promised ballpark improvements for the coming season. (more…)