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…)
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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…)
2023 MiLB attendance by total
Our year-end attendance roundups continue with the end of the 2023 MiLB and MLB seasons, as we begin with a list of 2023 MiLB attendance by total. (more…)
Rawhide, Visalia spar over MiLB-mandated ballpark improvements
The city of Visalia and the Visalia Rawhide (Low-A; California League) are heading to a trial over who has the responsibility of paying for MiLB-mandated improvements at Valley Strong Ballpark. (more…)
Second phase of Heritage Financial Park upgrades underway
Designed to meet MiLB’s facilities standards, the Hudson Valley Renegades (High-A; Sally League), team owner Diamond Baseball Holdings and Dutchess County unveiled the specifics of the second phase of Heritage Financial Park upgrades, set for the 2024 season. (more…)
Downtown San Antonio ballpark the ticket for the Missions?
With the San Antonio Spurs also debating a new arena, a downtown San Antonio ballpark is seen as a way for the Texas League’s Missions to solve challenges faced by both teams. (more…)
With loss of Wood Ducks, Kinston’s baseball future cloudy
Though it was inevitable the Down East Wood Ducks (Single-A; Carolina League) would be leaving Grainger Stadium by 2025, the city is bracing for yet another loss of affiliated ball and planning a future for baseball. (more…)
Final Four time in High-A MiLB Best of the Ballparks vote
It was a topsy-turvy Elite Eight round in the High-A MiLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote, where a top-four finish didn’t ensure a trip to what we think will be a very competitive Final Four round. (more…)
Economic impact of new Hillsboro Hops ballpark: $190 million
Portland’s ECONorthwest research firm estimates 523,399 people will attend 214 events annually at a new Hillsboro Hops ballpark, yielding an economic impact of $190 million in total output. (more…)
Delta Dental Stadium wins Best of the Ballparks honors
After beginning the competition as the #20 seed, five rounds of voting with over 54,000 participants saw Delta Dental Stadium win Ballpark Digest’s Double-A Best of the Ballparks vote, as the home of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Eastern League) defeated Whataburger Field, home of the Corpus Christi Hooks (Texas League) in the championship final round. (more…)
Reading addresses ballpark features challenge with Redner’s Event Center
The landscape surrounding FirstEnergy Stadium, home of the Reading Fightin Phils (Double-A; Eastern League), is undergoing a major makeover as construction continues on the new Redner’s Event Center, set to open next year. (more…)