More naming-rights news, Part 3: The home of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Triple-A; International League) will be Jefferson Park beginning in 2027 after the previous naming-rights deal for Coca-Cola Park expired. (more…)
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New moniker sought for Jackie Robinson Ballpark
The end of the season brings naming-rights news. Part 2: The Daytona Tortugas (Low A; Florida State League) are seeking a naming-rights partner for Jackie Robinson Ballpark–but don’t worry that the recognition of the civil-rights pioneer is going away. (more…)
Goodbye Synovus Park, hello Pinnacle Park
Today’s the day for rebrandings. Story #1: The former Golden Park will see another naming-rights change, as Synovus Park brand is going away, replaced by a new Pinnacle Park brand for the home of the Columbus Clingstones (Double-A; Southern League). (more…)
Goldberg-Strassler named MWL Broadcaster of the Year
A well-deserved award: Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, author of The Baseball Thesaurus and The Football Thesaurus and Voice of the Lansing Lugnuts, is the Midwest League’s 2026 Broadcaster of the Year. (more…)
Lookouts, Storm Chasers reach attendance milestones
The Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A; Southern League) and the Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A; International League) reached season and team attendance milestones this weekend. (more…)
New for 2027: Wichita Turbo Tubs
Not quite sure why we are seeing this announcement in June, but here goes: The Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A; Texas League) will be permanently rebranded the Wichita Turbo Tubs for the 2027 MiLB season. (more…)
City, Emeralds to study new Medford ballpark
The City Council and the Eugene Emeralds (High-A; Northwest League) will split the cost of a $500,000 study to determine the feasibility of a new Medford ballpark as well as upgrades to Harry & David Field. (more…)
San Antonio, owners refine plan for new Missions ballpark
San Antonio officials continue to refine a plan for a new Missions ballpark set to open in April 2028, as the Double-A Texas League team owners eye serious development to go along with the 7,500-seat facility. (more…)
2026 Field of Dreams schedule unveiled; Northwoods League ASG on tap as well
We’ve reported on the Twins, Phillies, I-Cubs and Saints scheduled to participate in MLB’s 2026 Field of Dreams event, and with the addition of Northwoods League festivities, every level of summer play will be represented in Iowa. (more…)
It’s curtains for Smith’s Ballpark after final game
It’s officially the end of baseball at Smith’s Ballpark, as the Utah Utes closed the curtain on baseball at 13th South and West Temple with a final home game, in anticipation of a Salt Lake City-led overhaul. (more…)
Former MiLB ballparks pressed into MLB service: The historical record
With two Minor League Baseball ballparks pressed into service as MLB homes in 2025, you might assume some historical line had been crossed. Go back to 1961, though, and you’ll find three former MiLB ballparks pressed into action to host American League baseball. (more…)
Rickwood Field MLB ticket information released
Tickets for the MLB at Rickwood Field, A Tribute to the Negro Leagues event at Birmingham’s historic venue will be sold exclusively to Alabama residents, with recipients determined by a lottery now open to the public. (more…)
Jackie Robinson Ballpark up for national recognition
Some good news to pass along on Jackie Robinson Day: Daytona’s Jackie Robinson Ballpark, a key site as Robinson prepared for his groundbreaking MLB debut, is being nominated as a National Historic Landmark. (more…)