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…)
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Renovation Talks Continue
Discussions continue over proposed renovations to Jupiter’s Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, spring home of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins, as the teams look to finalize plans for the project. (more…)
Minnesota Twins Roll Out 2020 Twins Pass
The Minnesota Twins have rolled out their 2020 Twins Pass, billing the ticket plan as an affordable option that can give fans access to 80 home games for a monthly fee. (more…)
New Constellation Field Videoboard on Tap
The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) will install a new LED videoboard at Constellation Field, marking a notable upgrade for the 2020 season. The Skeeters will also be installing a new ribbon video board in left field. (more…)
Naturals, Royals Extend Affiliation Through 2022
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League) and Kansas City Royals have announced a two-year extension of their player development contract, which now runs through the 2022 season. (more…)
Atlanta Braves to Replace Truist Park Grass
A notable project is on tap at Truist Park (the former SunTrust Park), as the Atlanta Braves will replace grass on the ballpark’s playing surface ahead of Opening Day in early April. (more…)
In Memoriam: David Glass
Just months after selling the Kansas City Royals to a group of local investors led by John Sherman, David Glass has passed away on Jan. 9 at the age of 84 of complications associated with pneumonia. (more…)