Beer Cheese Poutine Wins Whitecaps’ Food of the Decade Vote
Beer Cheese Poutine will be back on the menu at Fifth Third Ballpark this season, as it has won the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) food of the decade fan vote. (more…)
Proposed Carson Park Upgrades Clear Hurdle
Proposed upgrades to Carson Park have received planning commission support, advancing a concept that includes new seating and other improvements to the home of the Eau Claire Express (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Las Vegas Ballpark Earns Praise in Big League Weekend
Las Vegas Ballpark hosted its first Big League Weekend over Saturday and Sunday, earning plenty of praise from Oakland A’s players and front office executives along the way. (more…)
Personnel News: Indianapolis, Altoona
We have personnel news to report from the Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League) and the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Ryan Keur Acquires Burlington Baseball Inc.
Former Burlington Royals GM Ryan Keur has acquired Burlington Baseball Inc. from long-time owner Miles Wolff at a time when the future of the Rookie-Level Appalachian League team is in question. (more…)
Suddenly Looming Over 2020 Season: Coronavirus Outbreak
Don’t look now, but there’s a complicating factor to the 2020 baseball season: the status of a potential coronavirus outbreak and how the government responds. (more…)
OU Lands $1.1M Gift for L. Dale Mitchell Park Upgrades
The University of Oklahoma has landed a $1.1 million gift for upgrades to L. Dale Mitchell Park, helping to advance plans for a major overhaul to its baseball facility. The gift comes from Brian Kimrey and his wife, Kim, adding a major contribution to the estimated $15-million improvement project. (more…)
Blue Jays Detail Rogers Centre Extended Netting Plans
The Toronto Blue Jays have announced details on extended protective netting that will be installed at Rogers Centre, a project the team will complete prior to Opening Day on March 26. (more…)
Naturals to Extend Arvest Ballpark Protective Netting
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League) will extend protective netting at Arvest Ballpark, with plans to complete installation by their home opener on April 16. (more…)
D-Backs Evaluated BC Place in Case of Chase Field Emergency
Arizona Diamondbacks officials previously visited Vancouver’s BC Place, evaluating it as a contingency in case major structural issues arose at Chase Field. (more…)
Roger Hoover Departing Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Longtime Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) broadcaster Roger Hoover is leaving his post with the franchise, as he is pursuing new opportunities in collegiate sports. (more…)
Toyota Field Awarded Certificate of Occupancy
Toyota Field has been awarded its certificate of occupancy, marking the official end of construction ahead of the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League) debut at the ballpark in April. The CO marks the official end of construction at the ballpark and certifies that the facility conforms to the requirements of Madison, AL’s building codes. (more…)
Blue Wahoos Stadium Protective Netting to be Extended
Protective netting at Blue Wahoos Stadium will be extended the entire length of both baselines, as the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) announce plans for the project. (more…)