More naming-rights news, Part 3: The home of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Triple-A; International League) will be Jefferson Park beginning in 2027 after the previous naming-rights deal for Coca-Cola Park expired. (more…)
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New moniker sought for Jackie Robinson Ballpark
The end of the season brings naming-rights news. Part 2: The Daytona Tortugas (Low A; Florida State League) are seeking a naming-rights partner for Jackie Robinson Ballpark–but don’t worry that the recognition of the civil-rights pioneer is going away. (more…)
Goodbye Synovus Park, hello Pinnacle Park
Today’s the day for rebrandings. Story #1: The former Golden Park will see another naming-rights change, as Synovus Park brand is going away, replaced by a new Pinnacle Park brand for the home of the Columbus Clingstones (Double-A; Southern League). (more…)
Goldberg-Strassler named MWL Broadcaster of the Year
A well-deserved award: Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, author of The Baseball Thesaurus and The Football Thesaurus and Voice of the Lansing Lugnuts, is the Midwest League’s 2026 Broadcaster of the Year. (more…)
100 years of MiLB ballparks: Maple Leaf Stadium
The United States and Canada enjoyed a boom economy in 1926, with the expansion of the middle class and a rising of the working class. Baseball, then established as America’s Pastime, was in prime position to take advantage of that economic expansion — and the result was a boom in MiLB ballparks. (more…)
Lookouts, Storm Chasers reach attendance milestones
The Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A; Southern League) and the Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A; International League) reached season and team attendance milestones this weekend. (more…)
Redbirds, Memphis clash over future of AutoZone Park
It’s been a rough few years for the Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A; International League): After being denied state funding for an extensive renovation, Memphis officials are now raising the prospect of pulling all city funding for AutoZone Park. (more…)
New for 2027: Wichita Turbo Tubs
Not quite sure why we are seeing this announcement in June, but here goes: The Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A; Texas League) will be permanently rebranded the Wichita Turbo Tubs for the 2027 MiLB season. (more…)
City, Emeralds to study new Medford ballpark
The City Council and the Eugene Emeralds (High-A; Northwest League) will split the cost of a $500,000 study to determine the feasibility of a new Medford ballpark as well as upgrades to Harry & David Field. (more…)
Visiting Erlanger Park, new Chattanooga Lookouts home
With the opening of Erlanger Park, the Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A; Southern League) have significantly advanced the art of ballpark design, bringing new life to a historic industrial site while providing a unique experience for both fans and players. (more…)
Shuffles in the MiLB lineup at hand?
While we hear MiLB contraction isn’t likely in coming years, the lineups are definitely changing thanks to ownership shifts and changes in new-ballpark plans, as seen in Trenton and Everett. (more…)
Clearwater, Pinellas County approve BayCare Ballpark renovations
Two key funding commitments are now in place for BayCare Ballpark renovations, with the city of Clearwater pledging $30 million and Pinellas County set for $85 million. (more…)
New ballpark names in Springfield, Modesto
Two ballpark rebrandings to note: Route 66 Stadium, home of the Springfield Cardinals (Double-A; Texas League), and Modern Woodmen Field, home of the Modesto Roadsters (independent; Pioneer League). (more…)