Futures League Unveils 10th Season Logo
The Futures Collegiate Baseball League has unveiled its 10th season logo, helping to kickoff a celebration that will take place throughout the year. (more…)
2019-20 MiLB Rebranding Roundup
It has been a busy offseason for Minor League Baseball team rebrandings, as several clubs change their identities ahead of the 2020 season. (more…)
Toyota Field Ribbon-Cutting Scheduled for April 6
A major milestone is on the docket for Toyota Field, as the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League) announce an April 6 ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new ballpark. The ceremony will take place between games of a doubleheader featuring Madison’s (AL) high school baseball teams, with festivities beginning at 4 p.m. (more…)
Oak View Group Facilities to Book Fredericksburg Ballpark Events
Oak View Group Facilities will play a major role at the upcoming Fredericksburg ballpark, as the firm has been chosen to book entertainment at the Fredericksburg Nationals (High A; Carolina League) home. In addition, it will begin operating and managing the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center. (more…)
Hinchliffe Stadium Renovation Lands $1M State Grant
A $1 million New Jersey urban parks grant has been awarded to a Hinchliffe Stadium renovation project, bringing some funding to a plan to revive the historic facility. (more…)
New Yankee Stadium Social Spaces Debuting in 2020
Two new social spaces will debut on Yankee Stadium‘s 200 Main Level this year, and will be open all fans during New York Yankees games and matches for MLS’s New York City FC. (more…)
Personnel News: Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment, Watertown
We have personnel news to report, as Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment announces promotions within the RS3 Strategic Hospitality and RS3 Turf divisions and the Watertown Rapids (summer collegiate; Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League) name a new General Manager. (more…)
An Early Look at Toyota Field
The 2020 season approaches. If you thought 2019 was a great year for new and renovated ballparks—and it was—you’ll be excited about what’s on hand for 2020. We begin our preview of 2020 facilities with some photos of Toyota Field, opening as the home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)
Pendulum Unveils Vision for Downtown Kansas City Royals Ballpark
Kansas City-based design firm Pendulum unveiled a concept for a potential new downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark, showing an intimate facility with unique amenities. (more…)
Rays Said to Have Threatened to Block Tropicana Field Development
Amidst tensions over the team’s desire to explore a possible split-season arrangement between Tampa Bay and Montreal, St. Petersburg officials said that the Tampa Bay Rays threatened to block future development of the Tropicana Field site as long as they are locked into their current lease. (more…)
Tim Bennett Pitching Foley Independent League Ballpark
Tim Bennett is in preliminary discussions with Foley, AL officials about building a new ballpark at an existing entertainment complex, with the potential facility planned as a home to an independent league team. (more…)
Texas Tech Extends Dan Law Field Protective Netting
A notable extended netting project has taken place in college baseball, as Texas Tech extends protective netting at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park ahead of the 2020 season. (more…)
Capital City Stadium Redevelopment Could Start This Year
Redevelopment of the Capital City Stadium site could begin later this year, with Columbia, SC officials anticipating a mixed-use project that includes apartments and other features. (more…)