Polar Park construction shutdown may affect 2021 opening
City Manager Ed Augustus says that a lengthy delay in construction of Polar Park, planned as the new home of the Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), may affect the planned 2021 opening. (more…)
In memoriam: Hank Steinbrenner
Some more sad news: New York Yankees General Partner and Co-Chairperson Henry G. “Hank” Steinbrenner passed away earlier today at his home in Clearwater, FL, due to a longstanding health issue. He was 63. (more…)
MiLB teams face hardships with 2020 season on hold
With the 2020 season on hold, Minor League Baseball teams at every level of the sport are facing the financial crunch of having no gate and concessions revenues flowing into team coffers. (more…)
In memoriam: Jim Frey
Former Chicago Cubs GM and Somerset Patriots vice chairman Jim Frey passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, April 12 at the age of 88. (more…)
Bosse Field improvements unveiled
Bosse Field improvements are set for the 2020 season, as needed repairs to the home of the Evansville Otters (independent; Frontier League) are in place. (more…)
MiLB: We’re in the endgame now
With negotiations set to resume via conference call on April 22, the future of Minor League Baseball as an independent entity is up in the air, with Major League Baseball looking to take over most or all of its operations as well as eliminating 40 MiLB teams, including all of short-season ball. (more…)
Fans prioritize safety when considering return to baseball: study
We have some more polling about fans will act once ballparks and other venues reopen after an abatement of the coronavirus pandemic. The bottom line: it will be a challenge to bring them back. (more…)
Missoula PaddleHeads uniforms unveiled
Uniforms for the rebranded Missoula PaddleHeads (Rookie; Pioneer League) were unveiled yesterday, as the team prepares for the 2020 season despite the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Storm Chasers to host Drive-In Fireworks next week
The Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are combining coronavirus-caused social distancing and a traditional ballpark event with Drive-In Fireworks at Werner Park on April 18. (more…)
MLB 2020 season blueprint evolves, with Florida now in mix
A plan to play the MLB 2020 season is evolving, with Florida spring-training sites now in the mix, a postseason schedule and neutral-site World Series planned, and a two-league realignment based on geography. (more…)
Saints launch annual Name the Pig Contest
A sign that life does indeed go on: The St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) have launched their annual Name the Pig Contest in preparation for the 2020 season. (more…)
Federal grant to aid Hamtramck Stadium restoration
Wayne County (MI) has been awarded $490,729 by the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Historic Preservation Fund for restoration of Hamtramck Stadium, one of the few remaining Negro Leagues ballparks. (more…)
Not Opening Day–it’s Fauxpening Day!
Today’s canceled MiLB Opening Day is causing us all sorts of withdrawal symptoms–but you’ll have a fresh, new game call thanks to a Fauxpening Day broadcast from the Lansing Lugnuts and West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)