The Sacramento River Cats (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) and land at Sutter Health Park are being sold to group led by Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive for approximately $90 million. (more…)
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The tradition returns: Jesse Goldberg-Strassler’s game re-creation
In the old days, radio broadcasters didn’t travel to away game and instead re-created a game broadcast in the studio. Tonight is the annual ode to that baseball tradition, as Jesse Goldberg-Strassler presents his game re-creation as part of the Lansing Lugnuts (High-A; Midwest League) broadcast. (more…)
Another departure from MiLB: Katie Dannemiller
Some sad news to report: Katie Dannemiller, VP of Baseball Operations for the Greensboro Grasshoppers (High-A; Sally League), is leaving the baseball world. Her last day was Sunday. (more…)
New Hagerstown ballpark now planned for 2024
Work on a new Hagerstown ballpark proceeds, but the Atlantic League facility will now open for the 2024 season and not 2023, as previously anticipated. (more…)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs set to welcome 8-millionth fan in team history
Big night planned for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Triple-A; International League), as the management prepares to welcome the 8-millionth fan in team history to Coca-Cola Park. (more…)
New Chattanooga Lookouts ballpark approved, funded by county
Hamilton County Commissioners today approved plans for a new Chattanooga Lookouts ballpark, creating a sports authority to oversee construction and issue bonds for the project. (more…)
Rising construction costs impacts new Knoxville ballpark
Rising construction costs driven by the pricing of materials and labor is impacting the price tag on a new Knoxville ballpark for the Tennessee Smokies (Double-A; Southern League), leading to a downsizing of the project. (more…)
Dunkin’ Donuts Park repeats as Double-A Best of the Ballparks winner
For the fourth time in six years, fans chose Dunkin’ Donuts Park as the winner of the Double-A Best of the Ballparks vote, as the home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Eastern League) edged Hodgetown (Amarillo Sod Poodles) in a late rally. (more…)
Your winner in 2022 Triple-A Best of the Ballparks vote: Las Vegas Ballpark
For the third time in four years, fans chose Las Vegas Ballpark as the winner of the Triple-A Best of the Ballparks vote, as the home of the Las Vegas Aviators (Pacific Coast League) edged Louisville Slugger Field, home of the Louisville Bats (International League), after a late rally. (more…)
Creating community opportunities at ABC Supply Stadium
With five firms controlling concessions across MLB, we’re seeing the opposite in MiLB, as teams buck trends when it comes to ballpark food and drink–and that, in turn, creates opportunities for local entrepreneurs. Here’s how it’s being done in Beloit’s ABC Supply Stadium. (more…)
Spurring downtown growth: Canal Park in Akron
When Canal Park, home of the Akron RubberDucks (Double-A; Eastern League), opened in 1997, a downtown location was not an automatic win for all involved. Today, that opening is seen locally as a cornerstone of revitalization for downtown Akron. (more…)
It’s Hartford vs. Amarillo in 2022 MiLB Double-A Best of the Ballparks finals
It’s Dunkin’ Donuts Park (Hartford Yard Goats) vs. Hodgetown (Amarillo Sod Poodles) in the finals of the 2022 MiLB Double-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)
It’s Las Vegas vs. Louisville in 2022 MiLB Triple-A Best of the Ballparks finals
A heavyweight bout, to be sure: It’s Las Vegas Ballpark (Las Vegas Aviators) vs. Louisville Slugger Field (Louisville Bats) in the finals of the 2022 MiLB Triple-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)