Turkey subs, ghost forks and hockey pucks: More Baseball Thesaurus lingo
As a fan, I love the sounds of baseball–spikes echoing down a tunnel, a ball exploding into a mitt, the crack when a batter catches one right. As a broadcaster, I love the words of baseball. That love prompted me to I compile as many words as I could find into a baseball thesaurus, the better […]
Final Four time in MLB Best of the Ballparks vote
It’s PNC Park vs. Oriole Park and Oracle Park vs. Wrigley Field in the Final Four round of the 2022 MLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)
SeaWolves, UPMC extend naming rights deal for UPMC Park
The home of the Erie SeaWolves (Double-A; Eastern League) will be known as UPMC Park through 2030, as the two sides extended their naming-rights deal. (more…)
In memoriam: Patrick Day
It is with a heavy heart we pass along some very sad news: Patrick Day, well-known within the industry as Division President of Professional Sports Catering (PSC), passed away on April 15 after a sudden heart attack. UPDATED (more…)
Mayor, fans upset by new 8% Wind Surge ballpark fee
A new 8 percent surcharge on Riverfront Stadium tickets, food, beverage and merchandise purchases has the mayor and fans upset about hidden fees at Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A; Texas League) games. (more…)
Greater Nevada Field development underway
After years of planning and waiting, Greater Nevada Field development is underway, as the home of the Reno Aces (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) will be joined by a new downtown Reno apartment complex. (more…)
YouTube returns to the MLB broadcast lineup
We have another returnee to the MLB broadcast lineup for 2022, as MLB Game of the Week Live on YouTube returns on May 5, featuring 15 games throughout the 2022 regular season. (more…)
Washington Nationals sale rumored, as Lerners evaluate future of team
A Washington Nationals sale may be in the works in coming months, as the Lerner family will be discussing the future of the team with investment bankers from Allen & Company. (more…)
Iowa’s Field of Dreams site set for $80M sports-tourism development
We have a major sports tourism project in the works, as the iconic Field of Dreams site in Dyersville, IA is set for an $80-million multi-phase development adding more fields and amenities to the movie location. (more…)
Elite Eight time in MLB Best of the Ballparks vote
With a big upset coming in the Sweet Sixteen round, we’re now set for a very interesting Elite Eight round in the 2022 MLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)
Five potentials announced for new Jackson team name
The new summer-collegiate Prospect League team playing in Jackson, TN beginning in 2023 is asking fans to guess the name to be selected for use from a list of five finalists–the Jackson 5. (more…)
High funding request may doom LeLacheur Park upgrades
Baseball may return to Lowell in the future, but given the Boston Red Sox’s high funding request for LeLacheur Park upgrades, it’s unlikely affiliated ball would return any time soon–or ever. (more…)
County withdraws stimulus funds from Dutchess Stadium renovations
After a public outcry over plans to use federal COVID-19 relief for Dutchess Stadium renovations, Dutchess County (NY) officials pulled back the funds and will instead invest in affordable housing. (more…)