Final Four time in Best of the Ballparks 2020, MiLB Low-A
The top seven seeds are now out of the competition, with underdogs ruling in the 2020 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for MiLB Low-A facilities, as we move into what’s sure to be two close votes in Final Four matchups. (more…)
Coastal Plain League announces July 1 season opener for three teams
The summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League will launch play on July 1 as three teams commit to regional play, with more teams coming on board depending on potential revisions in state and local regulations. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for June 9, 2020
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss yet another proposal for a 2020 MLB season, why a hard deadline is approaching and the history behind the pitching mound in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
New Mets suitor emerges: Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment
After word got out that Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez were discussing with potential investors a purchase of the New York Mets, another suitor for the team and its assets emerges: Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2020 High-A voting moves to Elite Eight
After a Sweet Sixteen round that saw some deep upsets, we’re moving on to the Elite Eight round in the Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB fan vote, and we want to hear from you! (more…)
Long-term effects of COVID-19: Ballpark debt
Professional baseball may be in a short-term crisis because of the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down play, but a longer-term problem is looming for ballpark projects dependent on public bonding or related development. (more…)
Latest MLB offer: 76 games, prorated salaries
So much for no more proposals from MLB for a 2020 season: Reports have MLB officials outlining a 76-game season with prorated salaries but additional playoff pool money, culminating in a Sept. 27 end of season and October World Series. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2020 fan vote, Low-A ballparks moves to Elite Eight
After a Sweet Sixteen round that saw plenty of upsets, we’re now on to the Elite Eight round in the Best of the Ballparks 2020 fan vote for Low-A ballparks. So vote already! (more…)
How baseball is returning, from summer collegiate and indy to MLB
With MLB and the MLBPA squabbling over a return of Major League Baseball, we’re seeing MLB teams prepping for the potential return of fans to the ballpark, while independent and summer-collegiate teams are doing the same under very challenging circumstances. (more…)
West Coast League cancels 2020 season
Another season cancelation in the summer-collegiate ranks, as the West Coast League will not play a 2020 season due to coronavirus-pandemic mitigation measures still in place in Washington State and Oregon. (more…)
Live U.S. baseball returns tonight with college tourney
We will have live U.S. baseball tonight for the first time since the pandemic ended action across the country, with the three-day, four-team Collegiate Summer Baseball Invitational set to be broadcast on ESPN2 from Bryan, Texas. (more…)
MLB reportedly rejects 114-game season; what comes next?
Multiple outlets are reporting that MLB has rejected a proposal from the MLBPA for a 114-game season, and while it’s being reported MLB says it will not make another proposal to players, it may not have to: a March agreement calling for a shorter season and full, prorated salaries could still be in play. (more…)
New for 2020: Monumentum Bank Ballpark
In a move not announced with any fanfare, the home of the Midland RockHounds will have a new name for 2020, with the Security Bank Ballpark moniker replaced by Monumentum Bank Ballpark. (more…)