Renovation plan on tap for Diethrick Park
It was regarded as one of the worst MiLB parks before a team move, but Jamestown’s Diethrick Park could see a revival as a college/summer-collegiate venue as the result of a $10-million-plus state and county investment. (more…)
More info on Citi Field casino, development set for January
In his quest for a Citi Field casino and associated development, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen will hold a “visioning session” on Jan. 7 at the ballpark to pitch a plan and receive feedback from Queens residents. (more…)
Tyler Parsons new Durham Bulls GM; Zac Clark promoted in Lansing as replacement
We have more personnel news to pass along: Tyler Parsons is the new Durham Bulls general manager, with Zac Clark named as his replacement as Lansing Lugnuts GM. (more…)
Eric Edelstein departs Aces, MiLB for city position
Eric Edelstein, the well-respected and popular president of the Reno Aces (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League), is departing the team and Minor League Baseball to accept a position as Assistant City Manager for Reno, Nevada. (more…)
New Minute Maid Park display technology on tap for 2023
We’ll see new Minute Maid Park display technology on tap for 2023, as the Houston Astros are partnering with Samsung on some serious upgrades. (more…)
Rays hint at Tampa ballpark plans at city meeting
Just days after presenting a redevelopment plan for the current Tropicana Field site in response to a St. Petersburg RFP, the Tampa Bay Rays provided a sneak peak at potential Tampa ballpark plans during a city meeting. (more…)
First step emerges in Avista Stadium upgrades funding plan
We have the first commitment toward $16-$22 million in Avista Stadium upgrades, as Spokane County pledges $8 million toward MLB-mandated renovations at the home of the Spokane Indians (High-A; Northwest League). (more…)
Gentrification fears raised at downtown Royals ballpark forum
In the first public forum to gauge public feelings on a new downtown Royals ballpark, new details on the project were shared, as some Kansas City residents expressed fear that the multiuse project would lead to gentrification. (more…)
J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard named later in AmFam Field restaurant
The Restaurant to Be Named Later at American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, has been named, with J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard and a working brewing system set to occupy the left-field space for 2023. (more…)
Following up on a fascinating Winter Meetings
Some additional licensee business to pass along from the 2022 Winter Meetings on the minor-league side, as it appears we are at the end of an era when it comes to large-scale industry-wide MiLB baseball gatherings. (more…)
New Comerica Park lights installed; fence move still debated
We’ll see new Comerica Park lights for Detroit Tigers games in 2023, but a potential move of the outfield fences is still under study by team management. (more…)
New MiLB netting standards imposed by Major League Baseball
Speaking of ever-shifting facility standards: new MiLB netting standards will require every ballpark to feature netting from foul pole to foul pole by the 2025 season, as part of MLB’s overhaul of MiLB ballparks. (more…)
A tale of two Winter Meetings
It was a tale of two Winter Meetings in San Diego, with plenty of excitement and buzz on the MLB side and a very subdued atmosphere on the Minor League Baseball side. (more…)