The Daytona Tortugas (Single-A; Florida State League) signed an extension to stay at Jackie Robinson Ballpark for the next 20 years, with renovations to meet MiLB facilities standards part of the new lease. (more…)
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Sahlen Field renovations under consideration
The Buffalo Bisons (Triple-A; International League) and its lobbying firm are in talks with state officials about funds for Sahlen Field renovations. (more…)
In memoriam: Dave Elmore
Some very sad news from the world of Minor League Baseball: Dave Elmore, one of the leading operators in the sport for decades and a visionary in the modern sports-business world, has passed away. (more…)
Sweet Sixteen time in 2023 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote
After a first round ending with plenty of ties or one-vote margins, we’re moved on to the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2023 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)
Columbus’s Golden Park pitched for development, MiLB
The city of Columbus and the state of Georgia have removed development restrictions for the Golden Park property area and is talking with Diamond Baseball Holdings to bring back pro baseball to the historic former MiLB ballpark. (more…)
2023 MiLB Best of the Ballparks vote, Triple-A moves to Sweet Sixteen round
After a first round that saw some close and some not-so-close votes, the 2023 MiLB Best of the Ballparks for Triple-A moves to what’s sure to be a very competitive Sweet Sixteen round. (more…)
New for 2023: Snorting Bull Bourbon
Things are looking up in the baseball world: The Durham Bulls (Triple-A; International League) are teaming up with Weldon Mills Distillery to develop a new Snorting Bull Bourbon that will be available both at Durham Bulls Athletic Park and a local cocktail lounge. (more…)
DBH adds Lansing Lugnuts to portfolio of MiLB teams
In one of the moves we hinted at discussed at the Winter Meetings, Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) is adding the Lansing Lugnuts (High-A; Midwest League) to its portfolio of Minor League Baseball teams. (more…)
Plenty of 2023 MiLB alt brandings on tap
Here’s a pretty good sign that we’re heading back to normal in the baseball world, as we’re seeing plenty of 2023 MiLB alt brandings on tap. Here’s a roundup of some of the more notable releases. (more…)
Spokane Valley pledges $2M toward Avista Stadium renovations
A financial plan for $22 million in Avista Stadium renovations received a boost when the city of Spokane Valley pledged $2 million in tourism-tax proceeds to help fund the project, led by the Spokane Indians (High-A; Northwest League). (more…)
Springfield poised to buy Hammons Field, retain Cardinals
The city of Springfield is looking at buying Hammons Field, home of the Springfield Cardinals (Double-A; Texas League), for $12 million and investing $4 million in ballpark improvements. (more…)
Solid sign of spring: annual Whitecaps fan food submission drive begins
They’ve been doing this for 14 seasons now and correctly predicted some hot food trends, so the results are worth watching, as the annual West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A; Midwest League) Fan Food Submission contest is now open. (more…)
Developer breaks ground on The Cove, adjacent to Worcester’s Polar Park
A key part of the financing plan for Polar Park, home of the Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A; International League), is on schedule to open in 2024 as developers broke ground on The Cove mixed-use complex. (more…)