Coastal Plain League moves in Florence, Spartanburg
Two moves from the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League today: the Florence RedWolves are set to play in a new city-owned ballpark as part of a larger complex, while the Spartanburg City Council approved a return of the league to Duncan Park. (more…)
Milestone a century in the making: No NFL team playing this season at MLB ballpark
As we enter the first full weekend of the 2020 NFL season, there’s one interesting point of information that pretty much sums up almost 50 years of venue design: this will be the first time in league history that an NFL team has not played home games at a Major League Baseball ballpark. (more…)
From dairy to relish trays: Five finalists for Beloit team name
We have the five finalists for the 2021 rebranding of the Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League), as the team preps for a total makeover that includes a new ballpark and replacement for Snappy. (more…)
Wright new Chief Commercial Officer for U.S. Soccer
After departing from Minor League Baseball as Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer, David Wright has hired as the new Chief Commercial Officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation. (more…)
New Binghamton University baseball complex pushed back to 2022 opening
A $60-million Binghamton University ballpark complex won’t open until the 2022 NCAA baseball season, as a lack of acceptable bids and slowdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic forced school officials to adopt a new timeline. (more…)
Ryan Voz new president/commissioner of the Northwoods League
Ryan Voz is the new president/commissioner of the summer-collegiate Northwoods League, a position he’ll undertake while maintaining his role as co-owner/operator of the league’s Willmar Stingers. (more…)
Justin Timberlake joins Nashville Stars expansion effort
Another big name joins the potential ownership list of the proposed MLB expansion Nashville Stars, as Tennessee native Justin Timberlake signs on as an investor. (more…)
Angels map out proposed development agreement
The Los Angeles Angels took another step toward the development of the 152 acres surrounding Angel Stadium with the filing of a plan with Anaheim officials — though there’s still no hint as to whether owner Arne Moreno wants to renovate the old ballpark or build a new one. (more…)
New for 2021: Kamloops Northpaws
We have another addition to the summer-collegiate West Coast League in 2021, as the Kamloops Northpaws will be joining the circuit and playing out of Norbrock Stadium. (more…)
MLB moving toward postseason play in Texas, California
We’re seeing MLB refining plans for postseason bubbles in Texas and California ballparks, with the American League playoffs in California, the National League playoffs in Texas and the World Series at Globe Life Field. (more…)
O’Conner to retire as MiLB President and CEO
Minor League Baseball President and CEO Pat O’Conner is retiring at the end of the year, as the future of the sport remains to be determined while talks between MiLB and MLB continue. (more…)
In memoriam: Dr. Gene A. Budig
Dr. Gene A. Budig, the last president of the American League and later a part-owner of the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) since January 2007, has passed away. He was 81. (more…)
Goodbye, Snappers; Beloit to sport new moniker in 2021
Say goodbye to the Snappers nickname, as Beloit’s Midwest League team announced that it will be dropping the moniker for 2021 and beyond, with a fan vote to select the new name beginning next week. (more…)