Personnel news: Dayton Dragons
We have personnel news today from the Dayton Dragons (High-A; Midwest League) covering the promotions of two key executives: Brandy Guinaugh and John Wallace. (more…)
Jackson County voters will be asked to approve downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark tax
The Jackson County Legislature bypassed the advice of County Executive Frank White and voted 8-1 to authorize an April ballot question that would ask voters to extend a 3/8th-cent sales tax to help fund a new downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark. (more…)
Personnel news: Wild Things, Surprise Stadium, Otterbots, Hot Rods
We have personnel news today from the Washington Wild Things (Frontier League), Surprise Stadium, Danville Otterbots (Appalachian League) and the Bowling Green Hot Rods (High-A; Sally League). (more…)
Changes on tap for new Flying Squirrels ballpark
Faced with rising construction costs and MiLB-mandated deadlines, the city of Richmond is adjusting payment schedules and budgets for a new Flying Squirrels ballpark, including postponing the purchase of a VCU stadium at the site. (more…)
Veecks, Murray purchase Joliet Slammers
After investing in an Irish football team, the father/son duo of Mike Veeck and Night Train Veeck–this time joined by Bill Murray–are returning to indy ball with the purchase of a majority stake in the Joliet Slammers of the Frontier League. (more…)
Royals, Chiefs explicitly commit to Jackson County
The Kansas City Royals and the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs reiterated their desire to lease Jackson County venues, with a new Royals ballpark and a renovated Arrowhead Stadium funded by an extended sales tax. (more…)
Judge declines to decide on Visalia Rawhide ballpark renovations
Judge David Mathias has declined to decide who is responsible for funding Visalia Rawhide ballpark renovations, as the city and California League team continue to spar over the future of Valley Strong Ballpark. (more…)
Oakland A’s to Oakland B’s: Hold your horses
An attempt by the Pioneer League’s Oakland B’s to play a 2024 exhibition game at the Oakland Coliseum was quickly rejected by the Oakland A’s, which holds exclusive rights to baseball at the facility. (more…)
Next gig for the Veecks: Larne FC Irish football
Well, this is a move we did not see coming: Mike Veeck and son Night Train Veeck are minority investors in the Larne FC Northern Irish football team. (more…)
In memoriam: Bret Leuthner
Sad news from the Frontier League and the Sussex County Miners: Bret Leuthner, Voice of the Miners, passed away after a battle with cancer. (more…)
Crunch time for new Chattanooga Lookouts ballpark
We’re in the midst of crunch time for planning a new Chattanooga Lookouts ballpark, as final decisions on costs and features will determine the timing and scope of the Double-A Southern League ballpark. (more…)
Big League Utah adds advisory boards, potential charity to MLB expansion efforts
Big League Utah, the group seeking to bring MLB to Salt Lake City, provided more information on their vision for an entertainment district at a proposed ballpark site while announcing new advisory boards and a charity designed to enhance the ballpark area. (more…)
Columbus to explore $50M in bonding for Golden Park upgrades
The Columbus Council voted to formally explore $50 million in bonds for Golden Park upgrades, with the former MiLB ballpark eyed as potentially attracting more investment to the Georgia city. (more…)