There is personnel news to report from the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League), who have announced a series of promotions and new hires. (more…)
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Drainage Upgrade Approved for Hank Aaron Stadium
Following a vote from the Mobile City Council this week, Hank Aaron Stadium, home of the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League), will receive a new drainage system. (more…)
Freier Discusses Status of AT&T Field
After two seasons at the helm of the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League), Hardball Capital CEO Jason Freier is discussing the future of AT&T Field and whether a new ballpark is on the horizon. (more…)
Construction Resumes at Dunkin’ Donuts Park
Tuesday was a landmark day in Hartford, where construction of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, once and future home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League), began again in anticipation of a 2017 opening. (more…)
Express to Replace Field at Dell Diamond
After the field was hit with a rare mutation, the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are undertaking a replacement project at Dell Diamond. (more…)
Grant for Williamsport Upgrades on Hold
A Pennsylvania state grant for upgrades to BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field is on hold, leaving parts of the project’s funding in question. (more…)
P-Nats Request Tax Break on Ballpark Site
As he continues to push for a new ballpark in Prince William County, Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) owner Art Silber is requesting a tax break. (more…)
Funding of Project Jackson Under Scrutiny
As North Augusta attempts to move forward with Project Jackson, opponents are calling the project’s funding model into question. (more…)
West Virginia Power to Upgrade Videoboard
The West Virginia Power (Low A; Sally League) have announced that a new videoboard will be installed at Appalachian Power Park before next season. (more…)
Flying Squirrels, Richmond, VCU Sign Ballpark MOU
The Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League), Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and the City of Richmond agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on a new Boulevard-area ballpark costing between $50 million and $60 million. (more…)
$2.4M in Upgrades on Tap at Victory Field
More than $2 million in upgrades will take place before next season at Victory Field, home of the Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
March 2017 Eyed for GreenJackets Ballpark Construction
Preliminary plans calls for construction of the new home of the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League) to begin in early 2017, according to recently release documents. (more…)
Some MiLB Monikers Last Longer Than Others
Now that the offseason is underway, several Minor League Baseball teams will soon unveil new names. For these clubs, the hope is that a new name will not only boost merchandise sales, but strengthen the ties of the team to its community. (more…)