Sternberg: Yes, I’m committed to a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark
Some speculation from The Athletic cast doubt on Stuart Sternberg’s commitment to the Tampa Bay market and a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, but Sternberg made it clear the team is not for sale. (more…)
Pro baseball returns to Hinchliffe Stadium
This weekend saw history made in Paterson, N.J., as professional baseball, in terms of the Frontier League’s New Jersey Jackals, returned to Hinchliffe Stadium, the former Negro Leagues ballpark. (more…)
Storm Chasers welcome 4 millionth fan to Werner Park
Our friends at the Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A; International League) hit a significant milestone Sunday night, welcoming the four millionth fan to Werner Park in team history. (more…)
Minot Hot Tots sells out Corbett Field season opener
With summer-collegiate leagues of all sorts launching their seasons over the next few weeks, expect more coverage. Today, the Minot Hot Tots (Northwoods League) announce they’ve sold out their Corbett Field season opener. (more…)
Plan for Citi Field casino development hits roadblock
Plans for a Citi Field casino, which would also likely involve an associated entertainment complex, hit a snag when a key lawmaker said she would not introduce legislation to allow development to move forward. (more…)
Salt Lake City seeks input on Smith’s Ballpark future
With the Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) set to move to a new suburban ballpark, Salt Lake City is soliciting citizen input on the team’s current home, Smith’s Ballpark. (more…)
It’s New Hampshire vs. Corpus Christi in Double-A Best of the Ballparks finals
After a last-minute surge of voters, it’s Delta Dental Stadium (New Hampshire Fisher Cats) vs. Whataburger Field (Corpus Christi Hooks) in the finals of the 2023 MiLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote for Double-A facilities. (more…)
Clark County balks at A’s ballpark bonding terms
Negotiations between Clark County and the Oakland Athletics over new A’s ballpark bonding over a variety of terms–general obligation backing, expected yields, state contributions–are exposing some gaps in the overall project funding plan. (more…)
Voting now open in High-A MiLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote
It’s time for the next round of voting, as the polls are now open in the High-A MiLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote, comprising the Midwest, Northwest and Sally Leagues. (more…)
Reading addresses ballpark features challenge with Redner’s Event Center
The landscape surrounding FirstEnergy Stadium, home of the Reading Fightin Phils (Double-A; Eastern League), is undergoing a major makeover as construction continues on the new Redner’s Event Center, set to open next year. (more…)
Double-A MiLB Best of the Ballparks reaches Final Four
We have an interesting Final Four in the Double-A MiLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote, with the Eastern and Texas leagues represented in the competition’s penultimate round. So vote! (more…)
All hail the new Washington Commanders owners!
Finally, a 2023 promo with some bite: The Bowie Baysox (Double-A; Eastern League) will host a celebration of the Washington Commanders ownership transition, with all fans named Josh or Harris–or wearing a Magic Johnson jersey–admitted free. (more…)
Northwoods League announces new women’s summer collegiate softball league
Big announcement today from the summer-collegiate Northwoods League, which is set to debut a new women’s summer collegiate softball league in the summer of 2024. (more…)