Atlantic League Reaction to ABS Technology Mixed
In reflecting on the 2019 season, on-field personnel in the independent Atlantic League collectively has mixed feelings on the effectiveness of automated ball-strike technology and the potential for its use in MLB. (more…)
Newman, Arnold Part of Orioles 2020 Broadcast Team
Broadcasters Melanie Newman and Geoff Arnold are moving up to the majors, joining the Baltimore Orioles 2020 broadcast team. (more…)
Nashville Sounds Announce Third and Home Sports Bar
The Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and catering partner Centerplate have unveiled plans for Third and Home, a soon-to-open sports bar adjacent to First Horizon Park. The establishment, located at 919 3rd Ave N, is tentatively scheduled to open Wednesday, April 1. (more…)
New for 2020: Sioux Falls Sunfish
Branding for the Sioux Falls Sunfish has been unveiled, the latest sign of the summer-collegiate Expedition League club’s impending launch in 2020. (more…)
Indianapolis Indians Unveil Yuengling Landing Naming-Rights Deal
A social space in the left-field corner at Victory Field is now Yuengling Landing, the result of multi-year partnership between the Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League) and D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. (more…)
Behind the Player-Development Facilities Question in PBA Talks
One of the central areas of contention between MLB and MiLB in discussions of a new Professional Baseball Agreement has been facility upgrades—a topic that’s been confusing for all involved. (more…)
Latest Globe Life Field Construction Milestone: Super Flush
Now estimated to be over 90% complete, the upcoming Globe Life Field reached its latest construction milestone Tuesday, when the Texas Rangers hosted a super flush event. (more…)
Neuroscience Group Field to Host Northwoods League Game
Neuroscience Group Field, home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low A; Midwest League), will host a summer-collegiate game on June 24, when the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders and Madison Mallards meet in the inaugural Northwoods League Road to the Show Minor League Classic. (more…)
Wilmington Sharks Pitching Buck Hardee Field Upgrades
The Wilmington Sharks (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) are pitching local leaders on upgrades to Buck Hardee Field, believing that improvements would expand the ballpark’s potential in the future. (more…)
Somerset Patriots Extending TD Bank Ballpark Netting
The Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League) will extend protective netting at TD Bank Ballpark, as the team announces that it will complete the project prior to the 2020 season. (more…)
Rangers Gearing Up for Synthetic Turf at Globe Life Field
With the ballpark’s first games about a month away, the Texas Rangers are gearing up to use synthetic turf at the upcoming Globe Life Field. (more…)
OKC Dodgers to Honor 25th Anniversary of Oklahoma City Bombing
The Oklahoma City Dodgers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), along with the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, have announced initiatives to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the April 19, 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, including a jersey sleeve patch that will be worn this season. (more…)
Moreno: No Decision Yet on Replacing or Renovating Angel Stadium
Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno says a decision has not been made on renovating or replacing Angel Stadium, as the team continues to explore its long-term options. (more…)