Now shipping–The Right Thing to Do: The True Pioneers of College Football Integration
We’ve had quite the positive reception to the release of The Right Thing to Do: The True Pioneers of College Football Integration, so we thought we’re share the good news with you. (more…)
Orioles lease falls apart; is team in play?
With Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pausing a proposed Baltimore Orioles lease for Oriole Park that would give the team development rights to the Camden Yards area, ownership is reportedly in talks to sell the team. (more…)
Louisville Bats to Diamond Baseball Holdings
This is the International League team sale we referenced in the previous post, as the Louisville Bats have been sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH). (more…)
DBH buys New Hampshire Fisher Cats
Another Diamond Baseball Holdings acquisition to announce, as the MiLB private-equity firm buys the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Double-A; Eastern League). (more…)
Art Solomon pitches Providence MLB Draft League ballpark
Former MiLB team owner Art Solomon is looking to add another new ballpark to his resume, pitching an MLB Draft League facility for Providence’s Rhode Island College. (more…)
It’s Worcester Red Sox to Diamond Baseball Holdings
This was tops in our betting pool of upcoming acquisitions: though there’s been no official announcement, it’s being reported that MiLB behemoth Diamond Baseball Holdings is adding the Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A; International League) to its lineup. (more…)
New for 2024: Oakland Ballers
The MLB Partner League Pioneer League is expanding to Northern California for the 2024 season, with the Oakland Ballers (the B’s–get it?) and a yet-to-be announced team on tap. (more…)
D-Backs launch $299 Ballpark Season Pass
Most MLB teams offer some sort of Ballpark Pass, but this is the first we’ve seen one offered the year before as a holiday gift, as the Arizona Diamondbacks are selling a $299 Ballpark Season Pass for the entire 2024 MLB season. (more…)
Steve Tahsler new Frontier League Commissioner
This is a move that’s probably overdue: longtime league employee Steve Tahsler is the new Commissioner of the Frontier League, replacing Eric Krupa, who stepped down in July to join Ryan Sanders Baseball and RS3 Sports as COO. (more…)
Find us across the social media multiverse
We’re seeing plenty of upheaval in the social-media world, which means we’ve had to adjust our social media feeds and add accounts on new offerings, including Threads and Bluesky. (more…)
Atlantic League terminates Gastonia Honey Hunters membership
Citing over $1.1 million in unpaid debt, the MLB Partner League Atlantic League terminated the Gastonia Honey Hunters membership and filed suit to collect on the debt; the city has also filed a lawsuit seeking payment and eviction from Caromont Health Park. (more…)
AutoZone Park renovations cut from Memphis sports spending
After the state approved funding for four sports facilities projects, Memphis officials are shifting course and focusing on upgrades to the Liberty Bowl and FedExForum, eliminating the Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A; International League) and AutoZone Park renovations from the mix. (more…)
With funding in place, American Family Field repairs begin
With a funding plan passed by the Wisconsin Legislature and signing expected from Gov. Tony Evers, the board overseeing American Family Field repairs will begin work for the 2024 MLB season. (more…)