There are signs of continued growth for the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League), who have built a strong following at Dunkin’ Donuts Park over the past two seasons and welcomed over 6,800 fans to Thursday’s home opener. (more…)
Archive | Minor-League Baseball
Wichita Ballpark Hyped in Home Plate Ceremony
Wichita’s upcoming Pacific Coast League ballpark came into focus on Thursday, when officials gathered for the placing of a ceremonial home plate at the facility’s site. (more…)
Worcester Ballpark Land Acquisition Moves Forward
Land acquisition for the upcoming Polar Park is moving forward, as the Worcester Redevelopment Authority is allowing the city to acquire necessary parcels. (more…)
Connecticut Tigers to Rebrand for 2020
The Connecticut Tigers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are planning to rebrand ahead of the 2020 season, as the team has started accepting fan input for a new moniker. (more…)
Segra Stadium Opening for First Event Saturday
Saturday will bring a milestone for Segra Stadium, as the new home of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League) will open for a special event. (more…)
Jumbo Shrimp Eager for Potential Development
With a long-term lease in place, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) are eager for potential development in the area surrounding Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. (more…)
Bill That Could Force Referendum on Boise Ballpark Funding Signed into Law
Idaho governor Brad Law has signed a bill that could potentially force a referendum on funding for a proposed Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) ballpark, but exactly how it affects the plan is unclear. (more…)
Group Proposing Orem Owlz Move to Edmonton
The Orem Owlz (Rookie; Pioneer League) have been identified as a possible tenant for a RE/MAX Field lease, as a local group is looking to bring professional baseball back to Edmonton. (more…)
Sod Poodles Launch Crowd-Pleasing Ballpark
With an enthusiastic over-capacity crowd on hand to cheer every move, the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) opened Hodgetown Monday night with an extra-innings loss—but the crowd surely went home happy. (more…)
Staten Island Yankees Mull Ballpark Upgrades
The Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are considering potential upgrades to Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George, including the incorporation of space that could host non-gameday events. (more…)
Office Building Now Planned for Worcester Ballpark Development
A change is taking shape in the proposed development surrounding a future Worcester, MA ballpark, as an office building will be built on a site previously slated for a hotel. (more…)
Work to Demolish Greer Stadium Underway
After deteriorating over the last few years, Greer Stadium is coming down, as work to demolish the former home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) is underway. (more…)
Ballpark Construction Drives Town Madison Activity
With a new ballpark for the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League) pushing toward a 2020 opening, construction activity is picking up in the surrounding Town Madison development. (more…)