Oakland council member raises potential referendum on $12B A’s ballpark project
Oakland councilperson Carroll Fife, a skeptic of the $12-billion Howard Terminal development that include a billion-dollar Oakland Athletics ballpark, says she may seek a public referendum on the project as part of the November elections. (more…)
New for 2022: ShoreTown Ballpark
We have a new name for the home of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws (High-A; Sally League): ShoreTown Ballpark, as the former FirstEnergy Park moniker is no more. (more…)
Advisory board recommends against A’s ballpark at Howard Terminal site
In a surprising and significant move, the state Seaport Planning Advisory Committee recommended that the Oakland Athletics be denied permission for an $12-billion development at the Howard Terminal site that would include a new ballpark. (more…)
Original league monikers reinstated for the 2022 MiLB season
After imposing terrible Minor League Baseball circuit monikers after taking over the sport in 2020–Low-A Southeast anyone?–MLB has reversed course and brought back the original league names for the 2022 MiLB season. (more…)
Judge rules in favor of MiLB players, deeming them MLB employees
A California judge ruled that minor league players are year-round employees and those who earlier played in California, Arizona and Florida are entitled to back pay and payment for travel and spring-training time. (more…)
MLB announces 2022 MiLB experimental rules
With the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) paving the way for MLB rule changes with proper notice, 2022 MiLB experimental rules will continue 2021’s trials and add two new rule changes to the Atlantic League. (more…)
Dodgers to unveil Sandy Koufax statue in June
The long-planned Sandy Koufax statue will be installed in Dodger Stadium’s Centerfield Plaza prior to the team’s June 18 home game and in time for viewing at the July 19 MLB All-Star Game. (more…)
Brockman new Beloit Sky Carp president
We have a change in leadership at the Beloit Sky Carp (High-A Central), as Zach Brockman, late of the Modesto Nuts (Low-A West), is the new president. (more…)
Goodbye Stadium Club, hello golf clubs at American Family Field
The Milwaukee Brewers are replacing the Stadium Club at American Family Field with X-Golf America, billed as a state-of-the-art year-round indoor entertainment venue. (more…)
MLB lockout to end under tentative deal; Baseball is Back!
Though there are some final details to hash out, several media outlets are reporting that MLB and the MLB Players Association reached agreement on a new five-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), with players reporting to camps as soon as tomorrow. (more…)
Trash Pandas unveil 2022 Toyota Field improvements
Fresh off a very successful 2021 debut season, the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Double-A South) are unveiling several Toyota Field improvements for 2022, including a new outfield bar, a Mojo Speed Pitching Cage, extended netting, and more. (more…)
Tides to install largest MiLB videoboard space
Some big news from the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A East), who are poised to debut the largest MiLB videoboard space in two outfield spots at Harbor Park, for the 2022 season. (more…)
Revs adopt a Goldendoodle to be named later
More ballpark puppy news to savor: the York Revolution (Atlantic League) has adopted an eight-month-old female Goldendoodle as the team dog to be named later via social media. (more…)