Athletics ballpark bill passed by Nevada Senate; Assembly next
After a day that saw an amended Oakland Athletics ballpark bill easily passed on a 13-8 bipartisan vote by the Nevada Senate, the Nevada Assembly will next take up the issue as soon as tomorrow. (more…)
No vote on Vegas Athletics ballpark until next week
We won’t see a vote on a new Las Vegas Athletics ballpark until next week, as the Nevada Legislature adjourns for the weekend and amendments to the legislation are still being debated by Senate leaders. (more…)
In memoriam: Dave Elmore
Some very sad news from the world of Minor League Baseball: Dave Elmore, one of the leading operators in the sport for decades and a visionary in the modern sports-business world, has passed away. (more…)
2023 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks moves to Elite Eight
With four brackets decided by fewer than 10 votes in the Sweet Sixteen round, the 2023 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote moves on to the Elite Eight round, where we expect more close votes. (more…)
It’s South Bend vs. Winston-Salem in High-A Best of the Ballparks finals
It’s Four Winds Field (South Bend Cubs) vs. Truist Stadium (Winston-Salem Dash) in the finals of the 2023 High-A MiLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)
Nevada legislators skeptical of state A’s ballpark funding
A special session of the Nevada Legislature called to address $380 million in state and county money for Oakland A’s ballpark funding featured plenty of lawmakers openly skeptical of the proposal. (more…)
Personnel news: Arkansas, Bowling Green, Fredericksburg
We have significant personnel moves for the Arkansas Travelers (Double-A; Texas League), Bowling Green Hot Rods (High-A; Sally League) and Fredericksburg Nationals (Single-A; Carolina League). UPDATED! (more…)
Worcester officials: Polar Park is paying for itself
Despite some pointed questions from city councilors, Worcester officials say Polar Park, home of the Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A; International League), is paying for itself and could add funds back into the general fund in time. (more…)
Lombardo calls for special session to reconsider A’s Vegas ballpark funding
Gov. Joe Lombardo has called a special session of the Nevada Legislature for today at 10 a.m. local time to reconsider a bill establishing Oakland A’s Vegas ballpark funding, left unaddressed when the Legislature adjourned Monday. (more…)
State aid for new Athletics ballpark dead–for now
The Nevada Legislature adjourned last night without either chamber taking up proposed financial aid for a new Athletics ballpark, though the bill could be revived via a special session called by Gov. Joe Lombardo. (more…)
Sweet Sixteen time in 2023 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote
After a first round ending with plenty of ties or one-vote margins, we’re moved on to the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2023 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)
With loss of Wood Ducks, Kinston’s baseball future cloudy
Though it was inevitable the Down East Wood Ducks (Single-A; Carolina League) would be leaving Grainger Stadium by 2025, the city is bracing for yet another loss of affiliated ball and planning a future for baseball. (more…)
Royals new ballpark quest seemingly muddier than before
When John Sherman came out and said he would be leading a Royals new ballpark quest, the task seemed simple: find the best site in downtown Kansas City. Now, the mission isn’t quite as clear. (more…)