Speaking of ever-shifting facility standards: new MiLB netting standards will require every ballpark to feature netting from foul pole to foul pole by the 2025 season, as part of MLB’s overhaul of MiLB ballparks. (more…)
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A tale of two Winter Meetings
It was a tale of two Winter Meetings in San Diego, with plenty of excitement and buzz on the MLB side and a very subdued atmosphere on the Minor League Baseball side. (more…)
DBH acquisition of Midland RockHounds confirmed
As we reported earlier today, Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) has acquired the Midland RockHounds (Double-A; Texas League), with at least two more purchases expected to be announced shortly. UPDATED! (more…)
McCormick Field updates pitched by Asheville Tourists
The Asheville Tourists (High-A; Sally League) and local municipalities are debating mandated McCormick Field updates, estimated to cost at least $30 million. (more…)
San Antonio Missions sold to real-estate developer, new ballpark core part of the plan
The San Antonio Missions (Double-A; Texas League) are in the process of being sold to a local investment group led by real-estate developer Graham Weston for $29 million, with a new downtown ballpark in the mix. (more…)
2022 MiLB attendance by average
Our year-end attendance roundups continue with the end of the 2022 Minor League Baseball season, as we share a list of 2022 MiLB attendance by average. (more…)
2022 MiLB attendance by total
Our year-end attendance roundups continue with the end of the 2022 Minor League Baseball season, as we begin with a list of 2022 MiLB attendance by total. (more…)
MiLB, Marvel unveil new Defenders of the Diamond logos
Minor League Baseball and Marvel Entertainment are rolling out new Marvel-designed logos for the 96 teams participating in the “Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond” special event and content series, with debuts scheduled throughout the day. (more…)
Specifics emerge on Dragons ballpark renovations
We’re seeing a list of specifics on the proposed Dayton Dragons ballpark renovations, with the price tag for a series of unglamorous upgrades to Day Air Ballpark now approaching $21.5 million. (more…)
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers ballpark upgrades on tap
We have some Wisconsin Timber Rattlers ballpark upgrades to pass along, as Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium will see some offseason improvements. (more…)
MiLB returns to Jackson’s Smith-Wills Stadium–for a day
Minor League Baseball is returning to Smith-Wills Stadium, former home of the Texas League’s Jackson Mets and Jackson Generals, for an exhibition game between the Mississippi Braves (Double-A; Southern League) and the Jackson State University Tigers. (more…)
Is new Salt Lake Bees ballpark in the works–or is MLB the final goal?
With ownership of 1,300 acres of land for development, the Larry H. Miller Company may be looking to build a sports-centered community in Salt Lake County for the Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) — or may have its sights on an MLB team and ballpark. (more…)
Extreme Networks, MiLB to partner on tech offerings
Extreme Networks is the new Official Technology Innovation Partner of Minor League Baseball, with the pair promising to offer upgraded tech to MiLB licensees. (more…)