Expedition League to launch 2020 season June 26 with six teams
The summer-collegiate Expedition League will launch its 2020 season on June 26 with six teams, as four teams decide not to or are unable to participate this year. (more…)
Sweet Sixteen time in Best of the Ballparks 2020 High-A Voting
After a first round that saw a few upsets and plenty of interest, we’re now on to the Sweet Sixteen round in the Best of the Ballparks 2020 fan vote for High-A ballparks. So vote already! (more…)
Why a 50-game season makes sense for MLB, MLBPA
With the clock ticking on a 2020 MLB season, the concept of a 50-game season and prorated player salaries seems to be gaining some momentum in MLB front offices. (more…)
Tone-deaf move: LAPD detains protestors at Jackie Robinson Ballpark
What a terrible move: the Los Angeles Police Department detained citizens, after being arrested while protesting the death of George Floyd, at a “field jail” at Jackie Robinson Ballpark until UCLA called for an end to the practice. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for June 3, 2020
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss the latest proposals for a 2020 MLB season and the history behind the pitching rubber and why pitchers are “knocked out of the box” in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Somerset Patriots install extended protective netting
Though we don’t yet have an official start of the independent Atlantic League season, the Somerset Patriots are prepared after finishing the installation of extended protective netting at TD Bank Ballpark. (more…)
More summer-collegiate leagues to launch play
Some summer-collegiate news: The Florida Collegiate Summer League announced it will play a 30-game season with 10 squads beginning June 29, while the Midwest Collegiate League has added another squad and will play all its games in Northwest Indiana. (more…)
A-Rod, J-Lo prepping bid for Mets, SNY share
Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez are working with potential investors on a bid for the New York Mets that would also include a share of the SNY cable network, with the ultimate goal a development plan for the area surrounding and adjacent to Citi Field. (more…)
Moreno asks for additional time for Angel Stadium redevelopment plan
In a move that surprised no one, Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno has asked for 30 more days to present a plan for the redevelopment of the Angel Stadium site with either a new ballpark or a renovation job. (more…)
Sweet Sixteen time: Best of the Ballparks 2020 fan vote, Low-A ballparks
After a first round of voting that saw only a few limited upsets, we’re now on to the Sweet Sixteen round in the Best of the Ballparks 2020 fan vote for Low-A ballparks. So vote already! (more…)
Fate of 2020 MLB season again up in the air
With the players union submitting a counterproposal for launching play this year—a counterproposal sure to be rejected by MLB—the fate of the 2020 MLB season hangs in the balance, as a hard deadline is approaching. (more…)
Five-round MLB Draft set for June 10-11
In another sign we won’t see a 2020 MiLB season, MLB released details on a five-round amateur draft set for June 10-11, with the signing deadline moved from July 10 to August 1. (more…)
Sinkholes a long-term problem for Dickey-Stephens Park
That lovely riverside location for Dickey-Stephens Park (Class AA; Texas League), home of the Arkansas Travelers, is turning out to be a mixed blessing: it’s unlikely sinkholes affecting the playing field will ever be totally eradicated. (more…)