Stewart makes bid for city share of Oakland Coliseum site
We have another suitor for the Oakland Coliseum site, as former A’s pitcher and Oakland native Dave Stewart is offering $115 million for the city’s half ownership, with the A’s already controlling the other half. (more…)
ValleyCats suing MLB, Astros for loss of affiliation
The Tri-City ValleyCats ownership is suing Major League Baseball and the Houston Astros for more than $15 million over the decision to exclude the Short Season A team from the revamped 120-team Minor League Baseball system in 2021. (more…)
Batavia may join Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League
We may see a Batavia (NY) team in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, as another former NY-Penn League market transitions to the summer-collegiate world. (more…)
Keurs to run Danville Appy League team
Brittany and Ryan Keur will operate the Danville (VA) team in the revamped summer-collegiate Appalachian League after reaching a lease agreement for Legion Field. (more…)
Pawtucket sues PawSox over McCoy Stadium upkeep
The city of Pawtucket is suing the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League)–soon to be the Worcester Red Sox–for a payout to make up for deficient maintenance and repairs to McCoy Stadium as the team’s lease ends January 31. (more…)
Bees join LumberKings in Prospect League
The Burlington Bees will join the Clinton LumberKings as a 2021 addition to the summer-collegiate Prospect League, a move made necessary after neither Midwest League was invited to be part of the slimmed-down Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Clinton LumberKings join Prospect League
Another summer-collegiate shift for a team not invited to the new 120-team MiLB, as the Clinton LumberKings will play in the Prospect League in 2021 and beyond. (more…)
New downtown Gastonia FUSE project designed to please fans, spur investment
With the announcement of a team name for the Gastonia Honey Hunters (independent; Atlantic League) and a new downtown Gastonia ballpark almost completed, city officials and fans are looking forward to the 2021 season. (more…)
New for 2021: Gastonia Honey Hunters
We have the branding for the new Gastonia team entering the independent Atlantic League in 2021 and playing out of a new downtown ballpark: the Gastonia Honey Hunters. (more…)
MLB issues fan-safety guidelines for 2021
Another sign that MLB is serious about moving ahead with spring training and the regular season: Commissioner Rob Manfred issued health and safety guidelines for fans attending spring-training and regular-season games. (more…)
High Point, Nashville offer short-term work spaces in ballpark suites
The High Point Rockers (independent; Atlantic League) and the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are offering suite rentals by the day for groups and individuals looking a change of scenery from their home offices. (more…)
Personnel news: Frisco, Wilmington
We have personnel news about additions to the front offices of the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) and the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Washington adding sports book to Nationals Park
The Washington Nationals are adding a sport book connected to Nationals Park and in-ballpark wagering via mobile app as the result of a new partnership with BetMGM. (more…)