If the Oregon Legislature does not approve $15 million in funding for a new Hillsboro Hops ballpark by a March 15 deadline, the team may be forced to leave in the face of MiLB’s facility standards. (more…)
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Judge declines to decide on Visalia Rawhide ballpark renovations
Judge David Mathias has declined to decide who is responsible for funding Visalia Rawhide ballpark renovations, as the city and California League team continue to spar over the future of Valley Strong Ballpark. (more…)
Columbus to explore $50M in bonding for Golden Park upgrades
The Columbus Council voted to formally explore $50 million in bonds for Golden Park upgrades, with the former MiLB ballpark eyed as potentially attracting more investment to the Georgia city. (more…)
Goodbye OKC Dodgers; hello Oklahoma City Baseball Club
Here’s your first interesting branding story of the day: the Oklahoma City Dodgers (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) are no more, as the team will operate under the temporary name of the Oklahoma City Baseball Club until a 2025 rebranding. (more…)
AutoZone Park renovations cut from Memphis sports spending
After the state approved funding for four sports facilities projects, Memphis officials are shifting course and focusing on upgrades to the Liberty Bowl and FedExForum, eliminating the Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A; International League) and AutoZone Park renovations from the mix. (more…)
Baton Rouge MiLB as part of larger development?
Baton Rouge is considering a development of its Memorial Stadium sports complex that could yield a new professional baseball ballpark and a rightsized football stadium for USL soccer. (more…)
Settlement reached in MLB antitrust challenge
No overturning the MLB antitrust exemption this year, as Major League Baseball and four former Minor League Baseball teams settled state and federal lawsuits over the manner of the 2020 downsizing of MiLB to 120 teams. (more…)
2023 MiLB/Partner League/SC attendance by average
We conclude our series of stories on attendance with our master compilation of 2023 MiLB/Partner League/SC attendance, with average numbers posted by Minor League Baseball, MLB Partner Leagues and summer-collegiate teams, ranked by average per game. (more…)
Deadline for new Hillsboro Hops ballpark financing pushed to next March
The deadline for financing a new Hillsboro Hops ballpark has been extended by MLB, as the High-A Northwest League team has been given until March 15, 2024 to finalize a funding plan. (more…)
18 AGs sign onto challenge to MLB antitrust exemption
Urged to move forward by 18 attorneys general, the U.S. Supreme Court could take another run at reevaluating the MLB antitrust exemption in a case filed by the Tri-City ValleyCats and the Norwich Sea Unicorns after both teams and much of the NY-Penn League were booted from affiliated ranks in 2020. (more…)
2023 MiLB attendance by average
We wrap up our year-end posting of 2023 MiLB attendance numbers with the end of the 2023 MiLB and MLB seasons, as we move on to a list of 2023 MiLB attendance by average. (more…)
2023 MiLB attendance by classification
Our year-end attendance roundups continue with the end of the 2023 MiLB and MLB seasons, as we move on to a list of 2023 MiLB attendance by classification. (more…)
2023 MiLB attendance by league
Our year-end attendance roundups continue with the end of the 2023 MiLB and MLB seasons, as we move on to a list of 2023 MiLB attendance by league. (more…)