A report has Wichita in the midst of establishing a new bonding program that could eventually lead to a new Texas League ballpark on the existing Lawrence-Dumont Stadium site. (more…)
Archive | Minor-League Baseball
SI Yankees Announce Name the Team Contest Finalists
Finalists have been revealed for the Staten Island Yankees‘ (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) name the team voting, leaving fans with five possible monikers. (more…)
Rick Brenner Departs New Hampshire Fisher Cats
Some big names leaving Minor League Baseball today. The first: President/GM Rick Brenner of New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) and DSF Sports and Entertainment is leaving for the motorsports world. (more…)
Funding Details Emerge in Fayetteville
When it comes to funding a new downtown ballpark, the City of Fayetteville and Cumberland County are lining up their proposals. (more…)
Hops to Host 2017 NWL/Pioneer All-Star Game
The Hillsboro Hops (Short Season A; Northwest League) will host the 2017 Northwest League vs. Pioneer League All-Star Game. Played at Ron Tonkin Field on August 1, the game will conclude a two-day long series of events. (more…)
Plaintiffs Granted Appeal in MiLB Wages Lawsuit
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit concerning Minor League Baseball player wages have been granted a key appeal. (more…)
G-Braves Might Change Name
With attendance struggles continuing, the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League) are not ruling out the possibility of a name change. (more…)
Arch to Takeover Dunkin’ Donuts Park Completion
After months of uncertainty, it has been determined that Arch Insurance will be tasked with the completion of Dunkin’ Donuts Park. The ballpark is now scheduled to be completed by April 13, 2017, the Hartford Yard Goats‘ (Class AA; Eastern League) scheduled home opener. (more…)
PawSox Still Pondering Future
Discussions continue over whether McCoy Stadium is viable for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), and the team hopes that a pending feasibility study brings some clarity to the issue. (more…)
Knights, Indians Top in MiLB in Attendance Figures
When it comes to two key attendance measures, the International League’s Indianapolis Indians and Charlotte Knights come out on top in 2016. (more…)
IronPigs, Phillies Extend PDC
There is some affiliation news to pass along, as the Philadelphia Phillies and Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) have extended their player development contract (PDC). The pact runs for four years, ensuring that the two teams will be paired through the 2020 season. (more…)
TinCaps Set New Attendance Records
It was another big year for the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League), who set multiple attendance records in 2016. That was team’s eighth season at Parkview Field. (more…)
Suns Achieve Attendance Milestones
A variety of attendance records and milestones were accomplished by the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) in 2016. This season was a significant one for the Suns, as it was the first under owner Ken Babby, who made changes to the front office and the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville after taking over last September. (more…)