Best of the Ballparks 2016: Summer Collegiate, Third Round
An Elite Eight dominated by Northwoods League facilities is presented for your approval in the next round in the Best of the Ballparks 2016 fan voting. So you know what to do: Vote! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Independent Baseball, Final Four
It’s an all-Atlantic League Final Four in the Best of the Ballparks 2016 vote for independent-baseball venues, as fans were decisive in their choices in the latest round of voting. (more…)
B-Mets Embarking on New Era
A new era is underway in Binghamton, where the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) are in the midst of an ambitious rebranding process. While their change in identity will mark a drastic step for the franchise, it is not the lone transformation taking place. (more…)
Fayetteville MiLB Ballpark Site Pitched
With Fayetteville (N.C.) elected officials and developers split in recent weeks over the location of a potential new ballparks, we’re now seeing some agreement over a location near the Prince Charles Hotel — but nothing is close to being finalized. (more…)
Could Pro Soccer Hold Key to New Boise Ballpark?
With the potential of USL pro soccer coming to Boise, talk of a new multiuse facility that could include the Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) is being revived by local elected officials. (more…)
Hartford Ballpark Uninsurable After Developer Booted
Your latest drama from Connecticut: Dunkin’ Donuts Park is now uninsurable after the city of Hartford terminated a construction contract with developer DoNo Hartford LLC and Centerplan Cos. last week. (more…)
Emeralds, Cubs Renew PDC
The Eugene Emeralds (Short Season A; Northwest League) will continue their relationship with the Chicago Cubs, thanks to a player development contract (PDC) extension. This agreement is for two seasons, meaning that the Emeralds will continue as a Cubs affiliate through at least 2018. (more…)
Main Street Baseball, Heller Close on Lowell Spinners Purchase
It’s now official: Dave Heller and Main Street Baseball have purchased the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) from Drew Weber, effective immediately. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Major League Baseball, Round Three
The fans have spoken, and we have an impressive set of Major League Baseball ballparks contending for the title in the Best of the Ballparks 2016 voting for MLB facilities, as the Elite Eight round of voting starts today! (more…)
Braves Spring Training Move Pushed to 2019
A new spring-training facility for the Atlanta Braves won’t be ready until 2019 at the earliest, as the team negotiates with Disney to keep spring operations at Champion Stadium and ESPN’s Wide World of Sports through 2018 after efforts to land a new facility take longer than anticipated. (more…)
Salvi Wins First Lasorda Legends Award
Patrick A. Salvi, the owner of two independent league franchises and one summer collegiate league team, has won the inaugural Tommy Lasorda Legends Award. (more…)
Rays Dedicating Pride Night to Orlando Shooting Victims
The Tampa Bay Rays have announced that Friday’s Pride Night will be dedicated to the victims of the Pulse Orlando nightclub shooting, the deadliest mass public shooting in modern United States history. (more…)
New Store, Infield Among Bristol Upgrades
With their season around the corner, the Bristol Pirates (Rookie; Appalachian League) have rolled out a variety of upgrades and new amenities. Along with improvements to the infield at Boyce Cox Field, the Pirates have also opened a new team store in downtown Bristol, TN and will now offer online ticket sales. (more…)