Wrigley Field renovations release plague of rats: residents
One unfortunate side effect to offseason renovations from the Chicago Cubs: Wrigleyville residents say demolition of the iconic Wrigley Field bleachers has unleashed a plague of rats in the surrounding neighborhood. (more…)
Personnel news from Lowell, Traverse City, Augusta
We have personnel news this afternoon from the Lowell Spinners (short season A; NY-Penn League), Traverse City Beach Bums (independent; Frontier League) and Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League). (more…)
Could Disney become part of Angels ballpark discussions?
With a potential resolution of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ballpark situation happening in 2015, we could see some big regional players become part of the discussions. (more…)
Astros/Nats spring complex clears second hurdle
Palm Beach County commissioners have approved a land swap that could lead to a new West Palm Beach Houston Astros/Washington Nationals spring-training complex, with negotiations to come on the term sheet. (more…)
Personnel news in High Desert, Great Lakes, Lexington
We have personnel news today from the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League), Great Lakes Loons (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Lexington Legends (Low Class A; Sally League). (more…)
New Astros/Nats spring complex gets first approval
A new spring-training complex for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals received initial approval from the West Palm Beach City Commission — a crucial first step toward a potential 2017 opening. (more…)
Rockies: Building a western base
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs made a huge stir in the offseason in remaking their farm systems, but lost in the shuffle was the work by Colorado Rockies to centralize a system in the Mountain Time Zone. (more…)
Marlins, county still clashing over ballpark costs
The Miami Marlins and Miami-Dade County are preparing for arbitration to settle a disagreement over the team’s contribution to Marlins Park opening costs. (more…)
Bats to don Sunday camo uniforms in 2015
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) will wear special camouflage jerseys at all 2015 Sunday home games to benefit the Kentucky-Indiana Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. (more…)
The Week That Was: Feb. 1, 2015
MLB in Montreal, personnel news across Minor League Baseball and an update on a new Oakland A’s ballpark were the most popular stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
Rays, St. Pete continue relocation talks
Despite the St. Petersburg City Council rejecting a deal allowing the Tampa Bay Rays to negotiate throughout the region for a new ballpark, Mayor Rick Kriseman and team officials have launched a new round of negotiations. (more…)
AHL, ECHL realignment big sports-biz news of the week
Normally we don’t promote coverage on our other sites, but this is a huge story: Intervention from NHL parents will see five AHL teams shift to an all-Cal division, with three ECHL teams moving east. (more…)
Aces finances under Reno’s scrutiny again
The ongoing issues between the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the city over Aces Ballpark financing and back property taxes have surfaced again, with team management set to address them in February. (more…)