Braves add more land for SunTrust Park parking
Here’s one way to address potential parking problems at SunTrust Park: the Atlanta Braves bought nine-plus acres of land adjoining the new-ballpark site, with an eye toward bringing fans closer to the facility. (more…)
Ballpark improvements on tap in Wilmington
The new owners of the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High Class A; Carolina League) detailed plans to update Frawley Stadium for 2016. (more…)
Board to discuss Beloit Snappers’ future
The board of the not-for-profit Beloit Snappers (Low Class A; Midwest League) will discuss the future of the team and potentially an offer from Brian Christianson at next month’s meeting. (more…)
San Diego Padres unveil left-field upgrades
We tweeted shots of the framework from the impressive Winter Meetings Gala at Petco Park, and this information from Daktronics fills out what San Diego Padres fans can expect from a new ballpark scoreboard in 2015. (more…)
Peter Freund introduced as Crosscutters owner
Peter Freund, a minority owner of the Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League), is now officially the owner of the Williamsport Crosscutters (short season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Personnel news in South Bend, Great Lakes, Eau Claire
We have personnel news today from the South Bend Cubs (Low Class A; Midwest League), Great Lakes Loons (Low Class A; Midwest League) and Eau Claire Express (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Main Street Baseball buying majority share of Wilmington
In a sale announced today, Main Street Baseball will hold the largest percentage of shares in the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High Class A; Carolina League), with Clark Minker remaining as team president. UPDATED! (more…)
No decision yet on Biloxi ballpark opening
The exact opening day for MGM Park, home of the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League), won’t be set until after the beginning of the year. (more…)
Twins, Lee County unveil Hammond Stadium upgrades
The second round of improvements to CenturyLink Sports Complex in Fort Myers is almost done, with the latest changes benefiting Minnesota Twins fans attending spring-training games at Hammond Stadium. (more…)
Land swap back on table for ‘Stros/Nats spring facility
A land swap once rejected by Palm Beach County is back on the agenda and could lead to a new Houston Astros/Washington Nationals spring-training complex in West Palm Beach. (more…)
Tiger Stadium development plan includes retail, residential
Two plans for development of the old Tiger Stadium site — comprising some $44 million in investments — have won initial approval from the Detroit Economic Development Corp. (more…)
Revolution adding high-def displays for 2015
Another round of improvements for Santander Stadium, home of the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League): two high-definition LED video and scoreboard displays in left-center and right-center field. (more…)
Hamilton County goes DIY to fix broken ballpark seats
Unhappy with the costs of repairing broken seats at Great American Ball Park, Hamilton County is manufacturing 39,000 new seats for the home of the Cincinnati Reds and is using former prison inmates for installation. (more…)