Big news from the Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League): the team unveiled new renderings and a naming-rights partner, America First Credit Union, for a new Downtown Daybreak ballpark set to open in 2025. (more…)
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Norfolk Tides, Albuquerque Isotopes sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings
Two Diamond Baseball Holdings purchases to pass along, which were totally expected: the MiLB operating giant picked up the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A; International League) and the Albuquerque Isotopes (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) from Ken Young. (more…)
2023 MiLB attendance by average
We wrap up our year-end posting of 2023 MiLB attendance numbers with the end of the 2023 MiLB and MLB seasons, as we move on to a list of 2023 MiLB attendance by average. (more…)
2023 MiLB attendance by classification
Our year-end attendance roundups continue with the end of the 2023 MiLB and MLB seasons, as we move on to a list of 2023 MiLB attendance by classification. (more…)
2023 MiLB attendance by league
Our year-end attendance roundups continue with the end of the 2023 MiLB and MLB seasons, as we move on to a list of 2023 MiLB attendance by league. (more…)
2023 MiLB attendance by total
Our year-end attendance roundups continue with the end of the 2023 MiLB and MLB seasons, as we begin with a list of 2023 MiLB attendance by total. (more…)
Rawhide, Visalia spar over MiLB-mandated ballpark improvements
The city of Visalia and the Visalia Rawhide (Low-A; California League) are heading to a trial over who has the responsibility of paying for MiLB-mandated improvements at Valley Strong Ballpark. (more…)
Durham’s manual scoreboard: A sign of the times
Chris Ivy, 74, has been in charge of the manual scoreboard at Durham Bulls Athletic Park for the past 16 years, watching the game from a unique perspective–through an empty spot in the Durham Bulls’ outfield scoreboard. (more…)
Cooper Stadium redevelopment approved by Columbus
A redevelopment plan for Cooper Stadium, former home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) and Negro Leagues baseball, received initial approval by the Columbus City Council. (more…)
Howard Hughes Holdings to spin off Las Vegas Aviators into new corporation
Howard Hughes Holdings is spinning off its entertainment assets, including the Las Vegas Aviators (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League), into a new division, with the goal of going public late in 2024. (more…)
Personnel moves: Jeffers to Spartanburg, Betkowski promoted at Hudson Valley Renegades
Diamond Baseball Holdings announced two personnel moves: Tyson Jeffers is departing the Hudson Valley Renegades (High-A; Sally League) to head up the Spartanburg ballpark and team debuting in 2025, with Zach Betkowski elevated to Renegades General Manager. (more…)
Diamond Baseball Holdings acquires majority stake in Tulsa Drillers
In an unusual deal for the private-equity firm, Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) is buying a majority stake in, and not a full purchase of, the Tulsa Drillers (Double-A; Texas League). (more…)
Richmond Flying Squirrels rent at new ballpark reportedly at $3M annually
With a new design team in place and more control over the facility, the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A; Eastern League) are moving toward a new-ballpark plan calling for around $3 million in annual rent. (more…)