Manfred: Expect Globe Life Field to Host All-Star Game
Without revealing a specific year, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred indicated Tuesday that the Texas Rangers and their upcoming Globe Life Field could host a future All-Star Game. (more…)
Arkansas Lands Lead Gift for Baseball Development Center
The University of Arkansas has landed the lead gift for its upcoming Baseball Development Center, as the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family pledges $5 million to help fund the facility. The center that will serve as the home of the Razorback Baseball program at Baum-Walker Stadium. (more…)
Globe Life Field Reaches Topping Out Ceremony
Construction on the future Texas Rangers home reached a milestone Monday, as crews installed the final piece of structural steel as part of a topping out ceremony for Globe Life Field. (more…)
Personnel News: Charleston, Lexington
We have personnel news from a couple of Low A South Atlantic League teams, including the Charleston RiverDogs and Lexington Legends. (more…)
STMA Unveils 2019 Field of the Year Winners
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) has unveiled its 2019 Field of the Year winners, including honors for professional baseball, and college baseball and softball. (more…)
Fredericksburg Nationals Unveil Jerseys, Alternate Logo
Branding for the Fredericksburg Nationals (High A; Carolina League) continues to take shape, as the club unveils three jerseys and an alternate logo depicting Mary Washington. (more…)
Milwaukee Brewers Unveil New Logo and Uniforms
The Milwaukee Brewers have unveiled a new logo and uniforms for the 2020 season, highlighted by a modernized version of the ball-in-glove emblem that was first introduced in 1978. (more…)
St. Louis Cardinals Tweak Cap Logos
The St. Louis Cardinals have made slight tweaks to the interlocking STL logo on their caps, changes that were prompted by planning for an upcoming selfie spot at Ballpark Village. (more…)
More Details Emerge on MLB’s Assault on Hometown Baseball
We’re seeing more information about Major League Baseball’s plan on contracting 42 Minor League Baseball teams and overhauling player development, bring more functions in-house while eliminating entry-level circuits. (more…)
D-Backs Thinking Big with Potential New Ballpark
Details have surfaced on what the Arizona Diamondbacks would want in a new ballpark project, showing a bold vision for how the team could settle its long-term facility situation. (more…)
Personnel News: Quad Cities, Carolina
We have personnel news to report from the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) and the Carolina Mudcats (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Group Closer to Taking Over Hank Aaron Stadium Management
A group that includes former Mobile BayBears executive Ari Rosenbaum is closer to taking over management of Hank Aaron Stadium, as it has been recommended by Mobile mayor Sandy Stimpson. (more…)
Indianapolis Indians Set New Records for Charitable Giving
The Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League) set a new franchise record for total charitable giving in 2019, doing so for the third consecutive year. Including monetary donations and in-kind contributions, the Tribe gave back $583,623 to community organizations in fiscal year 2019. (more…)