Will state cut off Miller Park sales tax?
Some Wisconsin state lawmakers want to cut off the five-county sales tax paying down Miller Park debt — but aren’t suggesting a replacement for the revenue stream. (more…)
Pawtucket: We want to keep PawSox
With the potential sale of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), city officials say they’ll make a pitch to keep the team at McCoy Stadium. (more…)
Appalachian League eyes 2016 expansion
With MLB teams looking to add rookie-level teams, the Appalachian League could expand by two teams in 2016 after league officials considered 2015 changes. (more…)
Wingnuts sign new 10-year Lawrence-Dumont Stadium lease
The Wichita Wingnuts (independent; American Association) have a new 10-year lease for historic Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. (more…)
Shuckers to pay for new MGM Park videoboard
Faced with a serious budget crunch on MGM Park construction, the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) will step up and pay for a new $1.7 million scoreboard. (more…)
Will 2015 finally see Richmond ballpark solution?
Yes, we know the last several years we’ve expected some resolution to a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) facility, but this could finally be the Year of the New Ballpark. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Spirit Communications Park
Tuesday saw the groundbreaking of a new Columbia (S.C.) ballpark, Spirit Communications Park. The $37-million project ($30 million from the city, $7 million from team owner Hardball Capital) is set to open for the 2016 season. (more…)
Working in the snow in West Virginia
With the college baseball season starting in weeks, time to check in on the progress of Monongalia County Ballpark, set to host West Virginia University and short season A ball this season. (more…)
Latest HoF controversy: Nothing new here
With the election of four new inductees, the National Baseball Hall of Fame still managed to generate some controversy. But this is par for the course — and may be quieting down. (more…)
Contractor named for new GreenJackets ballpark
We have a contractor for a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark to be built as part of Project Jackson — provided the ballpark funding survives a court appeal. (more…)
Parkersburg mayor: We’re working on Frontier League team
It’s been in the works for over a year, and Parkersburg (W.Va.) Mayor Bob Newell says he has a deal to bring an independent Frontier League team to his city. (more…)
Redbirds, Cardinals unveil AutoZone Park upgrades
New ownership means lots of change for the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as $6.5 million in upgrades to AutoZone Park were unveiled by the team today. (more…)
Boise Hawks officially sold; staff added
The Boise Hawks (short season A; Northwest League) are now officially under Agon Sports & Entertainment ownership, with additions made to the front office. (more…)