Progress continues on the construction of Polar Park for the Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), as the first steel beams go up at the site Monday morning. (more…)
Archive | Minor-League Baseball
Sod Poodles Unveil Pointy Boots de Amarillo Uniform
The Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) have unveiled uniforms for Pointy Boots de Amarillo, their Copa de la Diversión alter ego for the 2020 season. The team plans to play as the Pointy Boots for 10 specialty games. (more…)
Telecommuting in Baseball’s Front Offices the New Reality
With the 2020 MLB and MiLB seasons on hold while the United States battles a novel coronavirus pandemic, teams are imposing social distancing by implementing telecommuting and limiting ballpark access. (more…)
MLB, MiLB Season Openers Could Be Delayed to May
With Dr. Anthony Fauci estimating it could take eight weeks or more for the coronavirus pandemic to run its course in the United States, we could see the MLB and MiLB 2020 seasons pushed back to May. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Riverfront Stadium, Wichita Wind Surge
The Wichita Wind Surge (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are gearing up for the opening of Riverfront Stadium, a new ballpark that marks the return of affiliated MiLB action to the city. (more…)
Super Flush Takes Place at Atrium Health Ballpark
The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Low A; Sally League) took another step Friday to prepare Atrium Health Ballpark for the 2020 season, conducting a super flush at the new facility. (more…)
Planned Nat Bailey Stadium Upgrades Stalled by Audit
A report completed by city auditors last summer stalled future ballpark plans for the Vancouver Canadians (Short Season A; Northwest League), including proposed upgrades to Nat Bailey Stadium. (more…)
Salt Lake Bees Extend Smith’s Ballpark Protective Netting
The Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA: Pacific Coast League) have announced extended protective netting at Smith’s Ballpark, running the netting farther down both foul lines. The net extension covers nearly to each foul pole down the right and left field lines. (more…)
Personnel News: Salem, Lexington
We have personnel news report from the Salem Red Sox (High A; Carolina League) and the Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Hotel on Tap Near First National Bank Field
The area surrounding First National Bank Field in downtown Greensboro is set for more new construction, as a local developer announces plans to build a 12-story hotel. (more…)
New for 2020: Bank of James Stadium
The home of the Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League) will become Bank of James Stadium, following Tuesday’s approval of a naming-rights deal by the Lynchburg City Council. (more…)
Congress Takes Small Step to Limit Proposed Contraction of 40 MiLB Teams
A small step was taken by the U.S. House of Representatives in an effort to limit MLB’s proposed contraction of 40 Minor League Baseball teams, as talks continue in a circuitous path over the future of pro baseball. (more…)
Despite Coronavirus Fears, It’s Business as Usual for MLB in Regular Season
There are no plans for Major League Baseball to delay the regular season or play games in empty ballparks at the beginning of the 2020 season, as recorded cases of the coronavirus continues to rise in the United States. (more…)