Chris Hall Steps Down as Futures League Commissioner
Christopher Hall is stepping aside as commissioner of the summer-collegiate Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) effective December 31, 2018 to pursue other opportunities. Hall was a founding member of the Futures League and its first commissioner dating back to the league’s inception in 2011. (more…)
Here’s Your Five Finalists for Inaugural Copa de la Diversión Series
Minor League Baseball today unveiled the finalists of its inaugural Copa de la Diversión (“Fun Cup”) event series that took place during the 2018 season. The winner will be announced on Monday, Dec. 10, at the Baseball Winter Meetings in Las Vegas during the Opening Session. The cornerstone of MiLB’s Es Divertido Ser Un Fan (It’s […]
Personnel News: New Hampshire Fisher Cats
We have some personnel news from the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League), with four front office staff promotions in anticipation of the 2019 season. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Walking In A Winter Wonderland, MiLB Style
It’s that time of year again, when many Minor League Baseball teams are decking the halls with holiday events at ballparks across the country. Here’s a quick look at unique events teams have planned throughout the holiday season. (more…)
After Controversy, New Wichita Ballpark Design Team Chosen
After objections about the qualifications of a participant in the winning bid, the city of Wichita is moving forward with the selection of a design/build team on a new ballpark for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Portland Diamond Project Unveil Ballpark Site, Renderings
Lots of eye candy today, as the Portland Diamond Project announced an agreement in principle with the Port of Portland to develop the Port’s 45-acre Terminal 2 property, as well as a slew of renderings. (more…)
Work on Rays Ballpark Continues as Deadline Approaches
Questions are arising about the team’s December 31 deadline with St. Petersburg, but work is continuing on a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City. (more…)
Gondolas and Tunnels: New Methods of Ballpark Transportation
When the Oakland Athletics unveiled a cutting-edge ballpark design yesterday that included green roofs and gondolas, there was some snickering about the team pushing hippie dreams. But alternative transportation to the ballpark is an idea whose time has come. (more…)
Boise Pushes Development Deadline Back Amidst Ballpark Discussions
To allow more time for Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) ballpark discussions, the City of Boise is pushing back a deadline in its agreement with a private developer. (more…)
MLB, Amazon Among Suitors for Fox Regional Sports Networks
The possibility of landing streaming rights to Major League Baseball games is fueling high interest among bidders for the 22 Fox regional sports networks being sold by Twenty-First Century Fox, with both MLB and Amazon showing interest. (more…)
Walking in a Winter Wonderland: MLB Edition
It’s that time of year again and many Major League Baseball teams are decking the halls with holiday events at their ballparks. Several teams have events planned, and we are taking a look at some of the more unique this holiday season. (more…)
Portland Ballpark Site Announcement Expected Thursday
The Oregonian/OregonLive is reporting that the Portland Diamond Project will announce a tentative deal for a ballpark site on Thursday, its latest step to bring MLB to the Oregon city. (more…)
MGM Resorts International Named MLB’s First Official Gaming Partner
As part of a multi-year partnership, MGM Resorts International has been named the first Official Gaming Partner of Major League Baseball. In addition, MGM Resorts International is now the Official Entertainment Partner of MLB. (more…)