As they try to decide the best long-term solution in the franchise’s ballpark search, Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) will study the feasibility of a McCoy Stadium renovation. (more…)
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Haley Toyota Field / Salem Red Sox
For some, it might be easy to write off a ballpark that’s over 20 years old but when walking into Haley Toyota Field, it feels more like the Salem Red Sox (High A; Carolina League) are continuing to grow into it. (more…)
Manchester Approves Ballpark Upgrades
Some upgrades are on tap at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) successfully requested a nearly $1,000,000 pledge from the city. (more…)
Tensions, Schedule Changes in Hartford
Initially, it seemed that Monday’s decision by the Hartford Stadium Authority to cancel its contract with the developer of Dunkin’ Donuts Park marked a breaking point in the project. (more…)
Tacoma to Host 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game
The Tacoma Rainiers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Cheney Stadium will be selected to host the 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game, reports the Seattle Times. This news will be made official as part of a press conference in Tacoma this afternoon that will include Pacific Coast League (PCL) president Branch Rickey III and team officials. (more…)
River Bandits to Expand Protective Netting
Before next season, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) will expand the protective netting at Modern Woodmen Park. The City of Davenport has begun accepting bids for the project, which will result in the netting being extended to the far ends of both dugouts. (more…)
Cardinals to Become Wagon Wheels on July 9
The Johnson City Cardinals (rookie; Appalachian League) will add a unique entry to this summer’s slate of theme nights, as they pay tribute to the song “Wagon Wheel.” On July 9, the Cardinals will play as the Johnson City Wagon Wheels, featuring a commemorative jersey and more. (more…)
Mid-2017 Opening Possible for New GreenJackets Ballpark
Construction on a new ballpark in North August, SC for the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League) could take at least 14 months, thus eliminating a potential April 2017 opening. However, local officials are not ruling out the possibility that the GreenJackets move into the ballpark during the summer. (more…)
Babies and Baseball Season in Visalia
When one thinks of baseball season, babies don’t normally come to mind. However, pregnancy nights have slowly started to grow throughout Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Walker, Konerko Enshrined in Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame
The Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have announced two inductees for the Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame, as Paul Konerko is joined by late announcer Stu Walker. Both men will be enshrined during a ceremony at Isotopes Park on Friday. (more…)
Hartford Stadium Authority Cancels Contract with Developer
The Hartford Stadium Authority has terminated its contract with the developer of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, marking a decisive step in a new direction for the Hartford Yard Goats’ (Class AA; Eastern League) beleaguered new home. (more…)
Lazy River Filled as Opening Approaches
A major milestone has been completed for the Frisco RoughRiders’ (Class AA; Texas League) Choctaw Lazy River, which is now filled with more than 68,000 gallons of water. This puts the much-anticipated project on target for its June 11 opening. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Short Season Theme Nights
In just a few weeks, Minor League Baseball’s short season leagues will begin their campaigns, prompting another round of interesting promotions. (more…)