First Exterior Signage Installed at Globe Life Field
Today marked another milestone in the construction of Globe Life Field, opening in March as the new home of the Texas Rangers: Installation of the first exterior Globe Life Field sign. (more…)
Mayors Join Battle Against MLB’s MiLB Contraction Plan
The battle against MLB’s plans to contract 42 MiLB franchises sees a new set of participants with the establishment of a task force made up of 30-plus U.S. mayors, many of whom from cities not in danger of losing their minor-league teams. (more…)
Some PNC Park Seats Being Replaced
Some seats at PNC Park are being replaced, with the project expected to serve as an early step in long-term plans the Pittsburgh Pirates have for the ballpark. (more…)
ABS Technology To Be Used in Spring Training on Limited Basis
Automated ball-strike (ABS) technology–referred to popularly as robo-umps–will be implemented during spring training 2020 for nine games on an evaluative basis, but the ABS technology won’t be used for any actual game calls. (more…)
Lansing Lugnuts 25th Anniversary Logo Unveiled
The Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League) are celebrating a milestone season in 2020, as the club unveils its 25th Anniversary logo. The logo will be worn on the team’s uniform during the 2020 season. (more…)
John Adams Named SWB RailRiders President
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) have appointed a new team president, naming John Adams to the post. (more…)
New for 2020: Jamestown Tarp Skunks
The Jamestown Jammers moniker has been retired, as the brand-new Jamestown Tarp Skunks (summer collegiate; Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League) identity was unveiled Wednesday. (more…)
A’s Howard Terminal Ballpark Push Takes Another Step Forward
The Oakland A’s push to build a new ballpark at Howard Terminal has taken another step forward, with the Oakland City Council approving an agreement that allows an environmental review to be released. (more…)
Group Threatening Lawsuit Over Angel Stadium Sale
There could be a lawsuit over Anaheim’s approval of a deal to sell Angel Stadium and surrounding land to a development group led by Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno, as a group of residents contends negotiations were made in violation of a California transparency law. (more…)
New for 2020: 121 Financial Ballpark
The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville is slated to be renamed 121 Financial Ballpark, the result of a naming-rights deal between the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) and 121 Financial Credit Union. The ballpark’s renaming is pending city council approval. (more…)
New for 2020: Florence Y’alls
A rebranding of the former Florence Freedom is now complete, as the club has officially become the Florence Y’alls (independent; Frontier League) in a nod to a local landmark. (more…)
Rome Braves Installing New Videoboard for 2020
The Rome Braves (Low A; Sally League) are installing a new videoboard at State Mutual Stadium, with the new display to be added to the ballpark in time for the 2020 season. (more…)
New for 2021: American Family Field
American Family Field will be the name of the current Miller Park come the 2021 season, as the Wisconsin insurance firm and the Milwaukee Brewers formally announce the new moniker. (more…)