Baseball and football share a common venue heritage, with pro ballparks hosting bowl games since the 1960s. This year sees five college bowls in past and present MLB and MiLB venues. (more…)
Archive | Minor-League Baseball
Citi Field casino plan approved by NY Gaming Commission
We’ll see some transformative development in Queens, as a Citi Field casino plan was one of three projects approved by the New York Gaming Commission and giving New York Mets owner Steve Cohen success on his long-planned expansion. (more…)
Seven Minor League Baseball teams change hands
Seven Minor League Baseball teams were sold in the last week, as private equity and new technologies are heavily involved in the evolution of the sport. (more…)
Salt Lake City approves Smith’s Ballpark adaptive reuse plan
After months of study and debate, Salt Lake City approved a Smith’s Ballpark adaptive reuse plan that will see the former Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) home converted to residential, possible private development and an entertainment venue. (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…)
Engel Stadium demolition debated
With Engel Stadium demolition planned by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, local activists and politicians are seeking to delay or alter those plans. (more…)
Yet another run at Cooper Stadium redevelopment
We have yet another plan for Cooper Stadium redevelopment, as the former home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) and Negro Leagues baseball may see new apartments, retail–and acreage sold to a next-door cemetery. (more…)
Coastal Plain League lands Five County Stadium lease
The summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League and owner Capital Broadcasting Company landed the Five County Stadium lease made available after the departure of the Carolina Mudcats for nearby Wilson. (more…)
Voters to decide fate of new Medford ballpark for relocating Ems
One election worth watching tomorrow: the fate of a new Medford ballpark for the relocating Eugene Emeralds (High-A; Northwest League) will be on the ballot tomorrow, as voters decide whether to raise local hotel taxes. (more…)
2026 MLB schedule still in flux
Despite the release of the 2026 MLB schedule earlier this month, elements of the annual game slate are in flux, with special events still to be announced and spring training matches to be unveiled. (more…)
New tenant on tap for Lowell’s LeLacheur Park
Another ballpark abandoned by Minor League Baseball will be revived in 2026, as the summer-collegiate Futures League will set up shop at LeLacheur Park, the former home of the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Chattanooga grapples with Engel Stadium future
The future of one of pro baseball’s most historic venues is still up in the air, as the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and the city grapple with the Engel Stadium future. (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…)