It’s Sussex County, Rockland in Cooperstown Can-Am Classic
Worth some planning: the Sussex County Miners and Rockland Boulders will square off in the second annual Cooperstown Can-Am Classic at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, N.Y, near the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. (more…)
Tampa mayor pitches downtown Rays ballpark
The Tampa Bay Rays have a three-year window to identify a potential new ballpark site in the region, but Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn says he already has the perfect location: a downtown site currently used for an aging low-income housing project. (more…)
Cardinals employee pleads guilty to hacking; team waiting for penalty
Uncharted waters for Major League Baseball, as St. Louis Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa pleads guilty to illegal entry into a protected database maintained by the Houston Astros and the team awaits any potential penalties. (more…)
Increased security comes to Wrigley Field
It should take a little longer to enter Chicago Cubs games at Wrigley Field this season, as the team is adding metal detectors to the entry gates. (more…)
A distinct aeronautical theme for 2016: Aviators, Drones and AirHogs
Several teams — new and rebranded — are adopting an aeronautical theme for the upcoming season, including the Lafayette Aviators and the DuPage Drones (summer collegiate; Prospect League) and the Texas AirHogs (independent; American Association). (more…)
Personnel news from White Sox, Spinners, Rafters, Mallards
We have personnel news today from the Chicago White Sox, Lowell Spinners (short season A; NY-Penn League), Wisconsin Rapids Rafters and Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
St. Pete to allow Rays to search in region for new ballpark site
The St. Petersburg City Council voted 5-3 to allow the Tampa Bay Rays to search through Pinellas and Hillsborough counties for a site for a possible Tropicana Field replacement. (more…)
AIA Institute Honor Award goes to CHS Field
Huge award for CHS Field, home of the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association): the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has recognized the first-year ballpark with a distinguished AIA Institute Honor Award — the first time ever to a minor-league ballpark. (more…)
Yard Goats to begin 2016 season on road
With it clear Dunkin’ Donuts Park won’t be ready for the 2016 season opener, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) will open the campaign on the road through at least May 8, according to league officials. (more…)
Wright joins MiLB as marketing/commercial officer
David A. Wright joins Minor League Baseball as Chief Marketing & Commercial Officer, leading the sport’s partnership efforts, building the company’s brand and solidifying its status as a leader in family-friendly entertainment. (more…)
Solomon: “Awful, depressing, disconcerting” ballpark situation
Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) owner Josh Solomon is speaking out about the delays in the opening of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, calling it an “awful, depressing, disconcerting” situation. (more…)
Storm unveils 2016 California/Carolina League ASG logo
The Lake Elsinore Storm (High A; California League) unveiled the 2016 California/Carolina League All-Star Game logo, which was designed in-house and prominently features the iconic “Storm Eyes.” (more…)
Rafters unveil new look for 2016
The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) unveiled new logos and uniforms for the 2016 season. (more…)