2023 Triple-A Championship set for Las Vegas
Should be a blast: The 2023 Triple-A Championship game returns to Las Vegas, as the playoff winners from the International League and the Pacific Coast League will square off in a winner-takes-all match at Las Vegas Ballpark. (more…)
Despite head start, YES Network racing for DTC component by Opening Day
Despite a head start as one of the few MLB-team-controlled regional sports networks (RSNs) and a stated goal from the New York Yankees, a direct-to-consumer (DTC) version of YES Network may or may not be ready for Opening Day. (more…)
2023 preview: MLB and Steve Cohen
The person impacting the 2023 MLB season most over the long term won’t appear in uniform this year, as New York Mets owner Steve Cohen stands to have the biggest influence on the long-term development of the industry. (more…)
2023 preview: Veterans Memorial Stadium, Cedar Rapids Kernels
We have a major upgrade to Veterans Memorial Stadium, home of the Cedar Rapids Kernels (High-A; Midwest League), for the 2023 season: a shiny new videoboard from Daktronics. (more…)
Steve Klauke to retire at end of 2023 season
Legendary broadcaster Steve Klauke, the longtime voice of the Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) and a mentor to many in the business, will retire at the end of the 2023 MiLB season. (more…)
It’s Miller Park vs. Dudy Noble Field in 2023 college baseball Best of the Ballparks fan vote
It’s Larry Miller Park (BYU) vs. Dudy Noble Field (Mississippi State) in the finals of the 2023 college baseball Best of the Ballparks fan vote. So go vote! (more…)
2023 preview: Toyota Field, Rocket City Trash Pandas
With the 2023 MLB and MiLB seasons at hand, we’re seeing plenty of teams unveiling facility upgrades and new food offerings. So expect a lot of previews in the next month; we begin with a look at what the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Double-A; Southern League) have planned for Toyota Field for 2023. (more…)
Minor tweaks to 2023 MLB rule changes on tap
We’ll see only minor tweaks to the 2023 MLB rule changes implemented during spring training, as hotly debated offseason alterations will proceed as planned. (more…)
Anaheim mayor, Arte Moreno to chat Angels ballpark
Last May we predicted the likely outcome of Anaheim putting the brakes on a new or renovated Angels ballpark was for the two sides to meet again after a suitable break. Guess what: Arte Moreno plans on meeting with new Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken to talk ballpark. (more…)
Amarillo Calf Fries on tap for 2023
One reason for optimism in the industry: a marked increase in MiLB alt branding for 2023. One new one worth noting: a six-game engagement for the Amarillo Calf Fries (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
New for 2023: Heritage Financial Park
We have a new name for Dutchess Stadium, home of the Hudson Valley Renegades (High-A; Sally League): Heritage Financial Park, as the team completes a naming-rights deal with Heritage Financial Credit Union. (more…)
Washington State ballpark bonding measure introduced
A proposed Washington State ballpark bonding budget includes $24 million for new and upgraded ballparks for the Everett AquaSox, Tri-City Dust Devils, Spokane Indians and Tacoma Rainiers. (more…)
2023 College Best of the Ballparks fan vote reaches Final Four
It’s an interesting group of ballparks in the 2023 College Best of the Ballparks fan vote Final Four round, and we expect some very close matchups this week. (more…)