Port Director: We Can Make Howard Terminal Ballpark Work
In comments this week, the executive director of the Port of Oakland expressed his belief that a new Oakland A’s ballpark could be built at Howard Terminal without interfering with existing port operations. (more…)
Trenton Thunder Unveil New Dugout Seats
The Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) are adding a new hospitality area at ARM & HAMMER Park in 2020, as the team unveils the White Claw Riverview Dugout Seats. (more…)
Daytona Pledging $4M in Jackie Robinson Ballpark Upgrades
Hoping to help the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) avoid contraction, the City of Daytona will pledge $4 million in improvements to Jackie Robinson Ballpark. (more…)
Oklahoma State Baseball Anticipates O’Brate Stadium Debut
With the 2020 college baseball season getting underway soon, Oklahoma State University is looking forward to the debut of O’Brate Stadium. (more…)
Alton Prospect League Team on Tap for 2021
The summer-collegiate Prospect League has announced plans for an Alton, IL expansion team to launch in 2021, with the yet-to-be-named club to play at Lloyd Hopkins Field in Gordon Moore Park. Alton becomes the 13th Prospect League team. (more…)
New for 2020: Day Air Ballpark
The home of the Dayton Dragons (Low A; Midwest League) has been renamed Day Air Ballpark, as the team announces a new naming-rights partnership with Day Air Credit Union. (more…)
Personnel News: Reno, Watertown
We have personnel news to report from the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Watertown Rapids (summer collegiate; Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League). (more…)
Lakewood BlueClaws Extending FirstEnergy Park Netting
The Lakewood BlueClaws (Low A; Sally League) will extend protective netting at FirstEnergy Park for 2020, with plans for netting to cover the entirety of the reserve seating sections. (more…)
Columbus Clippers to Extend Huntington Park Netting
Protective netting at Huntington Park will be extended to the foul poles, as the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) confirm plans to complete the installation by the 2020 season. (more…)
SeaWolves Hope to Avoid Contraction with UPMC Park Upgrades
The Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) are hoping that renovations to UPMC Park, including improved player facilities, will help the team avoid contraction by way of Major League Baseball‘s proposal to eliminate 42 MiLB teams. (more…)
Whataburger Field Set for Upcoming Improvements
A number of upgrades are coming to Whataburger Field in 2020, as the Corpus Christi Hooks (Class AA; Texas League) will benefit from capital improvements to the ballpark. The $3 million in renovations are the result of an agreement the Corpus Christi City Council unanimously approved today. (more…)
Congressional Resolution Introduced in Support of MiLB
A group of bipartisan Congressional lawmakers has introduced a resolution calling on Major League Baseball to retain the existing Minor League Baseball structure, rather than move forward with the proposed contraction of 42 MiLB teams. (more…)
Kane County Cougars Announce 2020 Ballpark Upgrades
The Kane County Cougars (Low A; Midwest League) have announced Northwestern Medicine Field upgrades for the 2020 season, with several areas of the ballpark to receive improvements. (more…)