The Atlanta Braves might soon play in a renamed ballpark, as a merger of financial institutions SunTrust and BB&T could result in a rebranding of SunTrust Park. (more…)
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New for 2019: Segra Stadium
The new home of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League) has an official name, as it will be known as Segra Stadium. The naming-rights agreement was announced Thursday. (more…)
Teams Strike New MLB Ballpark Naming-Rights Deals
The nature of Major League Baseball ballpark naming-rights agreements is often fluid, and this offseason has been a reflection of that trend. In recent months, two teams secured new naming-rights deals that went into effect immediately, while another laid the groundwork for a major partnership that will kick in in the coming years. (more…)
It’s Official: AmFam Commits to 15-Year Brewers Naming-Rights Deal
Madison-based American Family Insurance will replace Chicago-based MillerCoors as owning naming rights to Miller Park, as the firm and the Brewers work to strengthen their Wisconsin ties with a 15-year deal. (more…)
Oakland Coliseum Name Change on Tap?
A name change to Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum could be in the works, as a potential naming-rights deal with RingCentral is being explored. (more…)
Last Seasons for Miller Park Naming Rights; American Family Insurance Up Next
These will be the final seasons for the Milwaukee Brewers playing out of Miller Park, as the brewing giant is surrendering naming rights to the MLB ballpark to American Family Insurance. (more…)
New for 2019: Hodgetown
A naming-rights partnership for the upcoming home of the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) has been announced, as the ballpark will be known as Hodgetown. Hodgetown honors Jerry Hodge, who led the charge in helping bring MiLB back to the city. (more…)
New for 2019: Segra Park
The Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) have announced a name change to their ballpark, as the former Spirit Communications Park is now Segra Park. Earlier today, Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks Corp. announced that the two companies have rebranded as Segra. (more…)
New for 2019: Oracle Park
There has been a major shift in the ballpark naming rights landscape, as the San Francisco Giants‘ AT&T Park will be renamed Oracle Park. An official announcement is expected on Thursday. (more…)
New for 2019: T-Mobile Park
The Seattle Mariners‘ home will be renamed T-Mobile Park, as the club has announced a 25-year ballpark naming-rights deal with T-Mobile. This agreement begins with the 2019 season and effectively rebrands the former Safeco Field. (more…)
Seattle Mariners Ink 25-Year Lease Extension
The Seattle Mariners have inked a 25-year lease extension for the former Safeco Field, clearing the way for future upgrades and the reveal of a new naming-rights deal. (more…)
Safeco Field Signage Comes Down
Safeco Field signage was removed from the ballpark’s roof on Friday, as the original naming-rights deal for the home of the Seattle Mariners has expired. (more…)
FNB Field Naming Rights Extended 10 Years
The Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) and First National Bank are continuing their naming-rights agreement, as they have announced a 10-year extension for FNB Field. (more…)