It was The Diamond over Frawley Stadium in the final round of the Best of the Ballparks 2020 vote, as fans chose the home of the Lake Elsinore Storm as their favorite High-A facility. (more…)
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The Oldest MiLB Team Names, Updated for 2020
What are the oldest team names in Minor League Baseball? We’ve updated a 2011 list for the 2020 season, adding the likes of Trash Pandas, Wind Surge and Sea Unicorns to the mix. (more…)
Where Will MiLB Go Next? Here Are Some Intriguing Possibilities
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…)
New Mexico City Ballpark Opens
Has there ever been a better year for new and improved ballparks? You can add another good-looking facility to the 2019 list: Estadio Diablos, home of the Mexico League’s Mexico Red Devils (Diablos Rojos). (more…)
Evolution of Calfee Park Continues
The Pulaski Yankees (Rookie; Appalachian League) continue to modernize their historic home, as the 2019 season brings major upgrades to Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park. (more…)
Newest Ballparks by League: 2019 Update
A boom of new ballparks has taken in place in 2019, with affiliated Minor League Baseball alone opening three facilities. To reflect the debuts of those venues, we have updated our newest ballparks by league listing. (more…)
Dunedin Blue Jays Setting up Shop at Jack Russell Stadium
Minor League Baseball will be returning to a familiar Florida ballpark this year. With Dunedin Stadium undergoing renovations, the Dunedin Blue Jays (High A; Florida State League) will play the bulk of their home schedule at Clearwater’s Jack Russell Memorial Stadium—the former spring training home of the Philadelphia Phillies. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Hodgetown, Amarillo Sod Poodles
One of the more anticipated storylines of the 2019 season will unfold in Amarillo, where the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) will open Hodgetown. (more…)
New Year New Names: 2019 MiLB Rebranding Roundup
With spring training right around the corner, several Minor League Baseball teams are preparing to debut new identities for 2019. Those teams have rebranded over the offseason and will be embracing a new moniker this season. (more…)
Shorebirds Make Latest Perdue Stadium Renovations
For the latest entry in a years-long line of renovations, the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League) are planning to upgrade the fan experience at Perdue Stadium. Highlighted by a new 360-degree concourse, the upgrades completed ahead of the 2019 season will mark some of the biggest changes yet to the 23-year-old-ballpark. (more…)
Oldest Ballparks by League: 2019 Update
A year ago, we presented a rundown of the oldest ballparks by league, from the majors down to the rookie level. There have been some changes since, as some ballparks on last year’s list are no longer used by Minor League Baseball teams, while a few others are on their way out. (more…)
2019 MiLB Ballpark Opening Days: An Overview
When it comes to new ballparks, affiliated Minor League Baseball will have a busy 2019, with three new facilities opening. Inaugural MiLB games have been announced for all three ballparks and, with the regular season approaching, we are providing an overview of the three opening dates. (more…)
New for 2019: Fayetteville Woodpeckers
We have a name for the newest High-A Carolina League team, as the Houston Astros affiliate will be playing as the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, in a choice team management says should resonate in the local fan and military communities. (more…)