After insurance lapsed on Dunkin’ Donuts Park when the city halted construction because of a dispute with the ballpark developer, the city’s insurer, Travelers, has agreed to extend an existing plan to the new home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
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SI Yankees Latest MiLB Team to Rebrand for 2017
The Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are the latest Minor League Baseball team to announce a rebranding for the 2017 season, as the front office reaches out to fans for suggestions in a name-the-team contest. (more…)
Downtown Kannapolis Master Plan Calls for New Ballpark
A new downtown master plan calls for a new Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) ballpark on one end and a new performing-arts center on the other end, in a study directed by the Development Finance Initiative. (more…)
Thunder Surpass Nine Million Fans
Over the weekend the Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) achieved a major attendance milestone, topping the nine-million fan mark. (more…)
Study: MiLB, Carolina League Feasible in Fayetteville
High-A baseball in the form of the Carolina League would be a good fit for Fayetteville (N.C.), while the best site for a $46.9-million ballpark is a site pitched by developers near the Prince Charles Hotel, according to a study presented to the City Council today. (more…)
All-Star Games Abound in June
This week marks the halfway point for several minor leagues, meaning attention can now be turned to All-Star Games. While these mid-season contests showcase the best prospects around baseball, they can also serve to highlight some of the notable ballparks around Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Dow Diamond to Host 2017 MWL All-Star Game
Dow Diamond and the Great Lakes Loons are on tap to host the 2017 Midwest League All-Star Game, with festivities scheduled for June 19-20. (more…)
Calvin Falwell Field / Lynchburg Hillcats
In transition. Those two words describe not only Calvin Falwell Field but also the team that calls it home, the Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League). While it’s not necessarily a bad ballpark, there are definitely improvements to be made to help enhance the fan experience. (more…)
B-Mets Embarking on New Era
A new era is underway in Binghamton, where the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) are in the midst of an ambitious rebranding process. While their change in identity will mark a drastic step for the franchise, it is not the lone transformation taking place. (more…)
Fayetteville MiLB Ballpark Site Pitched
With Fayetteville (N.C.) elected officials and developers split in recent weeks over the location of a potential new ballparks, we’re now seeing some agreement over a location near the Prince Charles Hotel — but nothing is close to being finalized. (more…)
Could Pro Soccer Hold Key to New Boise Ballpark?
With the potential of USL pro soccer coming to Boise, talk of a new multiuse facility that could include the Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) is being revived by local elected officials. (more…)
Hartford Ballpark Uninsurable After Developer Booted
Your latest drama from Connecticut: Dunkin’ Donuts Park is now uninsurable after the city of Hartford terminated a construction contract with developer DoNo Hartford LLC and Centerplan Cos. last week. (more…)
Emeralds, Cubs Renew PDC
The Eugene Emeralds (Short Season A; Northwest League) will continue their relationship with the Chicago Cubs, thanks to a player development contract (PDC) extension. This agreement is for two seasons, meaning that the Emeralds will continue as a Cubs affiliate through at least 2018. (more…)