Great West League set to Play First Season
Backed by high-profile names and a slate of interesting markets, the Great West League (GWL) will debut on Friday as an intriguing addition to the summer collegiate landscape. (more…)
Fisher Cats Unveil Ollie Jerseys for June 12
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) will honor their bat dog Ollie with a specialty jersey on June 12. Ollie, a golden retriever who has been with the Fisher Cats since 2010, will be depicted on the team’s jersey, while the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a “pawtographed hat.” (more…)
Bisons, PawSox Hosting Brady Promotions
With Deflategate still unfolding, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) announced a “Free Brady Friday,” which prompted a quick response from the Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Independent Ball, Round One
Time for independent baseball to shine, as the next phase of the Best of the Ballparks fan competition moves on to indy ballparks — an intriguing mix of new facilities, former MiLB ballparks and older, upgraded facilities. So vote in our expanded field! (more…)
Rivets Make Rockford Debut on Rainy Night
The Rockford Rivets (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) made their debut last night, as a crowd of 633 made their way to Rivets Stadium to see the home team lose their inaugural game to the Wisconsin Woodchucks, 6-5. (more…)
Revenues Backing Nationals Park Runs $21M Over Projections
The package of taxes and payments backing the construction of Nationals Park is running some $21 million annually over projections, as gameday receipts and other new revenues are generating surpluses surpassing what’s needed to pay down bonds. (more…)
When Will Hartford Ballpark Be Done? No One is Saying
A closed-door meeting between Hartford city officials and Dunkin’ Donuts Park developer Jason Rudnick yielded some kind words from the two sides — but no indication as when the home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) would be completed. (more…)
Rays, Politicos Discuss Nine Potential Ballpark Sites
The Tampa Bay Rays and political leaders from Tampa and Hillsborough County have compiled a list of nine potential ballpark sites, including a few locations that have already been identified in the media. (more…)
Bananas Sell Out Opener
The new era of baseball at Grayson Stadium will start with a bang, as the Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain league) have sold out their opener. The Bananas will play in front of a packed house on Thursday, June 2. (more…)
New Ballpark Pitched for Brevard County
With it looking like the Brevard County Manatees (High A; Florida State League) will end up in Kissimmee next season, pro baseball would stay in Brevard County down the road if a proposed Titusville ballpark and events center at Sand Point Park becomes a reality. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Finals, Triple-A
It’s the Battle of I-65, as fans chose Victory Field and Louisville Slugger Field as the finalists in Best of the Ballparks voting for Triple-A facilities. So you know what to do: Vote! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Finals, Double-A
We’re down to the finals in voting for Best of the Ballparks 2016 for Double-A facilities, as fans agreed with our assessment of the top two ballparks: Regions Field and Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. So you know what to do: Vote! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Finals, High-A
It’s a battle of Virginia vs. North Carolina in an all-Carolina League slate, as fans chose Lewis-Gale Field and BB&T Ballpark as the two finalists in Best of the Ballparks 2016 voting for High-A facilities. (more…)