The dream is the same for every Minor League baseball player: Learn the craft, hone the skills and make the jump to the Major Leagues, leaving behind the smaller, antiquated, hometown feel of the Minor League ballpark for the modern, awe-inspiring cathedrals of The Show. But on the rarest of occasions in baseball history, it’s […]
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Upcoming: 2016 Ballpark Digest Awards
A friendly reminder: We’re now accepting nominations for our annual Ballpark Digest awards! We’ve already begun the process with the naming of Spirit Communications Park as Ballpark of the Year, and we’re seeking input for other worthy recipients. (more…)
Tri-City ValleyCats, Astros Extend Player Development Contract
The Tri-City ValleyCats (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and Houston Astros extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Red Wings, Twins Extend Player Development Contract
The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) and the Minnesota Twins extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
MLB Approves Seattle Mariners Sale
It wasn’t expected to be contentious, and it wasn’t: Major League Baseball approved the sale of the Seattle Mariners and a minority stake in ROOT Sports NW from Nintendo of America to current minority investor First Avenue Entertainment (FAE), in a deal that values the team and the sports-network share at $1.4 billion. (more…)
Globe Life Park Redevelopment Could Include Condos, Amphitheater
A redevelopment of Globe Life Park if a new retractable-roof ballpark is built for the Texas Rangers could include an amphitheater, condos and retail — with as much of the facility retained as possible. (more…)
Will D-Backs Exercise Veto Over Chase Field Sale?
With the Maricopa County Stadium District Board voting to move forward with a sale of Chase Field to private investors, the Arizona Diamondbacks are exploring their options and plan on sending a lawyer to meet with the potential new owners. (more…)
Georgia State, Partners to Buy Turner Field for $30 Million
Turner Field, once an 1996 Summer Olympics venue and since then home to the Atlanta Braves, is being sold to Georgia State University and its development partners for $30 million, in a deal expected to close by the end of the year. (more…)
Fayetteville Moves Forward with Astros MiLB Ballpark
It wasn’t close: the Fayetteville City Council voted 10-0 last night to move forward with a new Houston Astros MiLB ballpark for a High A Carolina League team, with a 2019 opening specified. (more…)
Hot Rods, Rays Extend Player Development Contract
The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) and the Tampa Bay Rays extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Seattle Buying 51% of Modesto Nuts
We’ve hinted at this in recent weeks, but the word is now out: the Seattle Mariners are buying a 51-percent interest in the Modesto Nuts (High A; California League) in order to procure a favorable developmental spot on the West Coast. (more…)
Maricopa County Debates Sale of Chase Field to Investors
Maricopa County will debate a potential sale of Chase Field to private investors, potentially ending a feud with the Arizona Diamondbacks management over future repairs and renovations to the facility. (more…)
Suns, Nationals Extend Player Development Contract
Another player-development contract extension to report: the Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) and the Washington Nationals extended their affiliation deal through the 2018 season. (more…)