Debate continues over location of new Missions ballpark
San Antonio business and community leaders continue to debate possible locations for a new Missions ballpark, with the discussion expanding to once again include the University of Texas at San Antonio. (more…)
Committee moves forward with Wahconah Park project manager
The Wahconah Park Restoration Committee is moving toward either restoring or rebuilding historic Wahconah Park, home of the Pittsfield Suns (summer collegiate; Futures League), after the decision to hire a project manager. (more…)
Capitol Broadcasting Company acquires Coastal Plain League
Capitol Broadcasting Company, owner of the Durham Bulls (Triple-A; International League) and the CPL’s Holly Springs Salamanders, is acquiring the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League from the Petitt family. (more…)
Today’s the day: 2022 Ballpark Digest Awards nominations due
Today’s the final day for nominations on the 2022 Ballpark Digest Awards, as we honor the best and the brightest in the baseball industry, ranging from MLB and MiLB to summer collegiate and college. (more…)
Court denies challenges to new Athletics ballpark in preliminary EIR ruling
Three legal challenges to the environmental impact report (EIR) approving a new Athletics ballpark were tentatively denied by Alameda County Superior Court, subject to a hearing this Friday. (more…)
City, Dayton Dragons tally costs of Day Air Ballpark renovations: $20 million
Faced with MLB-mandated ballpark improvements and necessary facility maintenance, the city of Dayton and Dayton Dragons (High-A; Midwest League) ownership are anticipating spending $20 million on Day Air Ballpark renovations. (more…)
Personnel news: Madison Mallards
We have some personnel news to share, as former Assistant General Manager Samantha Rubin has been promoted to General Manager of the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), the fourth GM and first female GM in Mallards history. (more…)
Spokane Indians face funding challenges for Avista Stadium upgrades
Keeping the Spokane Indians (High-A; Northwest League) in affiliated baseball will now cost an estimated $22 million, as the team is seeking county funding and community resources to fund MLB-mandated Avista Stadium upgrades. (more…)
Should ballpark security be a higher priority in baseball world?
A shooting at a Wild Health Field event in Lexington is raising concerns about ballpark security in that city–and raising concerns across the industry as well. (more…)
St. Pete makes another run at Tropicana Field redevelopment
As promised by Mayor Ken Welch, St. Petersburg has issued a new RFP on a Tropicana Field redevelopment over 86 acres, including a potential 17.3-acre new ballpark site for the Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)
It’s official: Sacramento Kings buying majority share of Sacramento River Cats
The Sacramento Kings made it official with an announcement regarding the purchase of a majority stake in the Sacramento River Cats (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) and land at Sutter Health Park. (more…)
Personnel news: Lexington County, Fredericksburg
We have personnel news today from the Lexington County Blowfish (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) and Fredericksburg Nationals (Single-A; Carolina League). (more…)
Sock Puppets, Scher nab top 2022 Appalachian League awards
Two major 2022 Appalachian League awards are out: the Burlington Sock Puppets is the summer-collegiate league’s Organization of the Year, and Danville Otterbots GM Austin Scher is Executive of the Year. (more…)