Sounds, SB Cubs close to Opening Day sellouts
There are different paths to season-opening excitement, as the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the South Bend Cubs (Low Class A; Midwest League) are both approaching sellouts for their respective season openers. (more…)
Lookouts to unveil 2015 changes
With a new ownership group in place, the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) will be unveiling upgrades to AT&T Field on Thursday. (more…)
Wade Stadium renovations go live
Wade Stadium renovations will go live today, when the historic Duluth ballpark will host a college game after $4.6 million in offseason renovations. (more…)
ULI: Astrodome should live on
The Urban Land Institute is pitching a preservation plan for the Houston Astrodome that would revive the Eighth Wonder of the World as a tourist destination while adding economic activity to NRG Park. (more…)
Adelanto rejects $1.6M offer for Mavericks Stadium
The city of Adelanto (Cal.) has rejected an unsolicited $1.6-million offer for Mavericks Stadium, home of the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League). (more…)
Sounds add Hyundai Dealers as founding partner
The Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) added another founding partner for the 2015 season and the opening of First Tennessee Park: Middle Tennessee Hyundai Dealers Association. (more…)
Personnel news from New Orleans, Visalia
We have personnel news this morning from the New Orleans Zephyrs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Visalia Rawhide (High Class A; California League). (more…)
Promotions Watch: Bobbleheads and Gnomes Part I
Few giveaways make for better collectibles than bobbleheads and garden gnomes, both of which are popular promotions in Major League and Minor League Baseball. As the regular season approaches, Promotions Watch will highlight some of the most notable bobblehead and gnome giveaways in both circuits during the two-part series. This week will feature the majors, […]
Biloxi ballpark opening could be determined this week
The exact opening date of a new Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) ballpark could be determined this week, as the City Council debates whether to spend an additional $1 million to move up a completion date. (more…)
Landfill next obstacle to Nats/Astros spring complex
The proposed site of a new Washington Nationals/Houston Astros spring training complex isn’t exactly pristine — sitting atop a former landfill — and cleaning things up will be a prime challenge before any new facility can open. (more…)
New for 2016: Hartford Yard Goats
We have a name for the relocating New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) for the 2016 season: the Hartford Yard Goats, which brings a railroad theme to the team. (more…)
McVerry contract extended to total 25-year term
With an announced eight-year contract extension, Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League) President/General Manager Patrick McVerry will be with the team for 25 years, according to team Chairman Steve Kalafer. (more…)
Life is different in March
On Tuesday alone: At Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the Yankees began their scheduled 7:05 start at 7:04 p.m., before the TV broadcast was ready. At Surprise Stadium, the Dodgers played to an 11-11 stalemate against the Rangers, their fifth tie in 15 Cactus League games. At Salt River Fields, Albert Pujols grounded out by the […]