Pending approval of the Elizabethton City Council later this month, Boyd Sports will take over management of the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League). (more…)
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Rome Braves Extend State Mutual Stadium Lease
The Rome Braves (Low A; Sally League) have extended their State Mutual Stadium lease with Floyd County, guaranteeing they remain at the ballpark through at least 2025. The agreement, an extension of a lease that was to run through 2020, also includes a five-year option. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Hodgetown, Amarillo Sod Poodles
One of the more anticipated storylines of the 2019 season will unfold in Amarillo, where the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) will open Hodgetown. (more…)
New for 2019: Segra Stadium
The new home of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League) has an official name, as it will be known as Segra Stadium. The naming-rights agreement was announced Thursday. (more…)
Sea Dogs to Play as Whoopie Pies June 21
In honor of the official treat of Maine, the Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) will play as the Maine Whoopie Pies on June 21. The Whoopie Pies will host the Reading Fightin Phils at Hadlock Field that evening, with first pitch at 7:00. (more…)
Bulls to Play as Lollygaggers June 14
As a tribute to a memorable scene in Bull Durham, the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International Leageue) will play as the Durham Lollygaggers on June 14. (more…)
Hodgetown Video Displays Unveiled
The Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) have unveiled details on the video displays at Hodgetown, their new ballpark opening in April. The ballpark will feature two LED video displays manufactured and installed by Prismview, subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (more…)
Gary Green Receives M. Anthony Fisher Humanitarian Award
Gary Green, Alliance Baseball LLC Chief Executive Officer and Managing Owner of the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), has received the M. Anthony Fisher Humanitarian Award. He received the honor Tuesday night at the 39th Annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City. (more…)
Kannapolis Intimidators Rebranding for 2020
The Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) are seeking a new name to take effect with the 2020 season, coinciding with the debut of a new downtown Kannapolis ballpark. The process began Wednesday, with the team issuing a call to fans to suggest new names. (more…)
Death at Dodger Stadium Sure To Raise Further Discussions of Fan Protection
The death of a fan after being struck by a foul ball at Dodger Stadium last summer will certainly ignite further discussions of how much netting is appropriate at professional ballparks. (more…)
ISM Connect Launches Ad Network in 25 MiLB Ballparks
Some more details on the network of smart displays planned for 25 Minor League Baseball ballparks by ISM Connect, as the Allegiant Airline Network launches in 2019. (more…)
Aviators: Las Vegas Ballpark Will be Ready for Opening Day
Although a few fan amenities are unlikely to be completed by then, the Las Vegas Aviators (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) believe Las Vegas Ballpark will be ready by Opening Day on April 9. (more…)
Funds Pitched for McCoy Stadium Repairs, Study
A budget plan from Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo outlines $800,000 for McCoy Stadium, covering repairs and a study on its post-Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) future. (more…)