After a stressful 2022 season, the Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A; Texas League) are looking to reset relationships with the local fan base under new ownership and a return of industry vet Jay Miller to head the team. (more…)
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Zoning change on tap for Richmond Flying Squirrels new ballpark site
Building a modern pro ballpark involves so many small but essential steps before a shovel hits the ground, and this one is essential: the Richmond City Council is fast-tracking a zoning change for 67 acres where a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A; Eastern League) ballpark will be located. (more…)
McCormick Field updates pitched by Asheville Tourists
The Asheville Tourists (High-A; Sally League) and local municipalities are debating mandated McCormick Field updates, estimated to cost at least $30 million. (more…)
San Antonio Missions sale officially announced
We reported on this at the beginning of the month, and now the San Antonio Missions sale is now official, with the buyer lineup a combination of local investors and Ryan Sanders Baseball, owner of the Round Rock Express (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
San Antonio Missions sold to real-estate developer, new ballpark core part of the plan
The San Antonio Missions (Double-A; Texas League) are in the process of being sold to a local investment group led by real-estate developer Graham Weston for $29 million, with a new downtown ballpark in the mix. (more…)
Charlotte unveils Knights brand refresh
We have another new look on tap for the 2023 season, as the Charlotte Knights (Triple-A; International League) unveiled a brand refresh with new logos and jerseys. (more…)
Hudson Valley releases Cider Donuts alt branding
Another announcement about 2023 merchandising, as the Hudson Valley Renegades (High-A; Sally League) unveiled Cider Donuts alt branding for next season. And who doesn’t love apple cider donuts? (more…)
New for 2023: Erie Howling Dead alt identity
We have a new alternate identity for the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League), as the team unveils a Howling Dead look for the 2023 season. (more…)
Allentown rejects ballpark renovation funding for Coca-Cola Park
On a 4-3 vote, the Allentown City Council rejected a request for $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds for renovations to Coca-Cola Park, home of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Triple-A; International League), saying it was Lehigh County’s responsibility as the ballpark’s owner. (more…)
New for 2023: Innovative Field
Frontier Field, home of the Rochester Red Wings (Triple-A; International League), will have a new name come 2023, Innovative Field, after a new naming-rights deal with Innovative Solutions. (more…)
AutoZone Park upgrades pitched by Memphis
We could see AutoZone Park upgrades by the 2025 season, as the city of Memphis is pursuing funding for a $685-million refresh of the city’s sporting facilities. (more…)
Altoona Curve to celebrate 25 seasons of Curve baseball
We have a landmark season coming up for the Altoona Curve (Double-A; Eastern League), and to kick off the festivities the team released a 25th anniversary logo. (more…)
MiLB, Marvel unveil new Defenders of the Diamond logos
Minor League Baseball and Marvel Entertainment are rolling out new Marvel-designed logos for the 96 teams participating in the “Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond” special event and content series, with debuts scheduled throughout the day. (more…)