If you were to bring a Minor League Baseball team to an open market, where would you look? In this article, we list the top open markets for each U.S./Canadian minor league, basing our choices on population, income and market potential. (more…)
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Gulf Coast League Will End Season Thursday
With Florida preparing for the impact of Hurricane Dorian, the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League will end its season Thursday, cancelling the final two games of the season and the playoffs. (more…)
Appeals Court Expands Scope of Class-Action MiLB Player Wage Lawsuit
An appeals court ruled last week that players in Arizona and Florida could join a class-action lawsuit over Minor League Baseball player wages, effectively expanding the scope of the proceedings. (more…)
Should Ottawa Plan for MLB’s Potential Montreal Return?
With questions surrounding the future of the Ottawa Champions (independent; Can-Am League), some argue that the city should focus its effort on planning a farm club for a potential Montreal MLB franchise. (more…)
Expect Extended Netting Conversation to Continue
In recent weeks, a wave of extended netting announcements has had interesting implications on professional baseball, and more changes could be in store before the 2020 season. (more…)
MiLB Unveils 2019 Fourth of July Caps
With Independence Day weekend approaching, Minor League Baseball has unveiled Fourth of July specialty caps that will be worn beginning Wednesday in select markets. Players, coaches, and umpires in MiLB’s U.S.-based teams will take the field in specialty caps to celebrate the Independence Day weekend. (more…)
Kurt Hunzeker Departs MiLB for XFL
Kurt Hunzeker is departing Minor League Baseball and shifting his focus to football, as he has been named president of the upcoming St. Louis XFL team. (more…)
MiLB 2019 FIELD Program Plans Announced
Minor League Baseball has announced plans for its 2019 FIELD Program, to be hosted June 10–15 at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, FL. The FIELD (Fostering Inclusion through Education and Leadership Development) Program, an integral part of the MiLB Diversity Initiative, engages the next generation of diverse leaders in sports business. (more…)
Calls Come for Extended Netting at MiLB Ballparks
Calls for extended netting at ballparks around Minor League Baseball are arising, as foul-ball injuries reported over the weekend followed an incident at an MLB game last week. (more…)
MiLB Announces Launch of MiLB Pride
Minor League Baseball has announced the launch of MiLB Pride, the largest documented Pride celebration in professional sports, as part of its diversity and inclusion initiative. Nearly 70 MiLB teams will host Pride Nights or events this season. (more…)
Desire for Wilmington MiLB Team Remains
Years after voters rejected a proposed property-tax hike for a new waterfront ballpark, desire remains for Wilmington, NC to land an affiliated Minor League Baseball team. (more…)
MLB, MLBPA, MiLB Donate $50,000 to Team Rubicon
A joint $50,000 donation to Team Rubicon has been made by Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, and the Major League Baseball Players Association, supporting Winter Storm Ulmer disaster relief efforts following devastating flooding this spring in Nebraska and Iowa. (more…)
Atlantic League, MiLB Among Pitches for McCoy Stadium
Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium would continue hosting professional baseball under two new proposals, with separate bids in place for an independent Atlantic League team and an affiliated Minor League Baseball club. (more…)