Rays ballpark talks heating up across Tampa Bay
New Tampa Bay Rays ballpark talks with both Hillsborough County and St. Petersburg appear to be intensifying, with both sides apparently buying into the concepts floated by the MLB team. (more…)
Sodexo Live!, T-Mobile Park unveil All-Star eats
We have the All-Star eats from Sodexo Live! and the Seattle Mariners for the upcoming weeklong celebration of the Midsummer Classic at T-Mobile Park on July 7-11. (more…)
New from the Durham Bulls: Bulls Blend Coffee
Ballpark coffee is usually pretty bad, so this is good news and a smart marketing move from the Durham Bulls (Triple-A; International League), who introduced Bulls Blend Coffee with Durham-based Derby Coffee Roasters. (more…)
Altoona Curve now part of Diamond Baseball Holdings
Another Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) acquisition to announce today, albeit an expected one: The Altoona Curve (Double-A; Eastern League) have been sold to the organization. (more…)
Venerable Bowman Gray Stadium to host baseball this weekend
A unique NASCAR/football venue is being pressed into service as a ballpark, as venerable Bowman Gray Stadium will host baseball for the first time, as the Carolina Disco Turkeys will play a holiday series there. (more…)
New for 2023: Spire City Ghost Hounds
We’ve taken some time off for an office move–things are going well, thanks–but this is news worth passing along, as the new Frederick (Md.) Atlantic League team announced its forever branding: Spire City Ghost Hounds. (more…)
Kansas City, area reps await details on new Royals ballpark
After team officials made a huge splash last November when announcing their intent for a new Royals ballpark downtown, a lack of communications since has Kansas City-area politicos nervous about what comes next. (more…)
It’s official: Rickwood Field to host 2024 Field of Dreams game
We reported this last week, and now it’s official: Rickwood Field, the oldest pro baseball ballpark in America, will host the 2024 Field of Dreams game between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants on June 20, as announced by MLB. (more…)
After state funding, what comes next for new Athletics ballpark?
After Gov. Joe Lombardo signed special-session legislation providing a chunk of funding for a new Athletics ballpark, Oakland team officials may have more clarity on their next actions–but the hard work is just beginning. (more…)
Assembly approves A’s ballpark financing bill; next up is governor’s signature
After the Nevada Assembly easily approved the Oakland A’s ballpark financing bill by a comfortable bipartisan margin, the plan now goes to Gov. Joe Lombardo for his signature. Now comes the hard part: paying for the new ballpark. (more…)
Final Four time in 2023 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote
After an Elite Eight round that saw underdogs triumph after last-minute rallies, it’s time for the 2023 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)
Rickwood Field eyed as host of 2024 Field of Dreams game
Birmingham’s venerable Rickwood Field, America’s oldest pro ballpark where Willie Mays made his pro debut as a 17-year-old Black Baron, is in line to land the 2024 Field of Dreams game, hosting the Giants and the Cardinals. (more…)
MLB’s Home Run Derby X to make US debut in Hartford
Big event for Dunkin’ Park: MLB’s Home Run Derby X will be held for the first time in the United States at the home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Double-A; Eastern League) on Friday, August 11. (more…)