MiLB Teams Lose Non-Gameday Events Amid Pandemic
The loss of regular-season games is not the only challenge facing Minor League Baseball teams, as non-gameday events are also scrapped in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
MLB Expected to Weigh in on MiLB Player Pay During Pandemic
Major League Baseball could issue a policy of some sort to address minor-league player pay during the coronavirus pandemic, as the league is reportedly preparing to weigh in on the issue. (more…)
Ballpark Parking Lots Could Help During Coronavirus Pandemic
A new role could emerge for ballparks during the coronavirus pandemic, as parking lots are eyed for testing sites and other uses by public health officials and elected leaders in some areas. (more…)
Lawsuit Filed to Block Fast-Tracking of Howard Terminal Ballpark
A lawsuit has been filed over the Oakland A’s proposed Howard Terminal ballpark, as a group opposes an application to make the project eligible for an expedited judicial review process if it faces a legal challenge over environmental concerns. (more…)
COVID-19 Pandemic Continues to Affect NCAA Baseball
The coronavirus pandemic is having sweeping effects on college baseball, with conference championships cancelled and new ballpark debuts pushed back to 2021. (more…)
Smaller Crew Wraps Up Globe Life Field Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The finishing touches are coming into place at Globe Life Field, as a scaled-down construction crew takes plenty of precautions in completing the new Texas Rangers home amid the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
MLB Teams Donate $30M Toward Game-Day Employees
With it looking all but certain that the MLB season won’t open until Memorial Day at the earliest, MLB teams have pledged $30 million–$1 million per team–for ballpark employees who will miss work because of the shutdown forced by the coronavirus. (more…)
It’s Finals Time for Best of the Ballparks, Cactus League Vote
It’s Salt River Fields at Talking Stick versus Camelback Ranch-Glendale in the 2020 Best of the Ballparks Cactus League fans vote finals — and we want to hear from you. (more…)
It’s Finals Time for Best of the Ballparks, Grapefruit League Vote
It’s Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium vs. LECOM Park in the final round for the 2020 Best of the Ballparks Grapefruit League fan vote — and we want to hear from you! (more…)
MiLB Teams Prepare for Possibility of Shortened Season
In the face of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, teams across Minor League Baseball are preparing for the increasingly likely possibility of a shortened 2020 season. (more…)
Summer-Collegiate Leagues React to COVID-19
Leagues across the summer-collegiate baseball landscape are responding to the coronavirus pandemic, with most currently planning to launch their 2020 seasons on schedule. (more…)
Norwich Sea Unicorns Seeing Strong Merchandise Sales
Since unveiling their new branding in December, the Norwich Sea Unicorns (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have reportedly been recording strong merchandise sales numbers. (more…)
Sandy Alderson: MLB Needs to Enter Total Shutdown
With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to unfold, longtime baseball executive Sandy Alderson is calling for a total shutdown at spring-training camps around Major League Baseball. (more…)