End of an era: Daytona auctions off Cubs merchandise
Daytona Baseball — the former Daytona Cubs (High Class A; Florida State League) — is helping to pay for a rebranding of the franchise with an auction of Cubs-related merchandise and promotional items, including the Cubby mascot uniform. (more…)
West Palm Beach: Another no to spring training
West Palm Beach officials dealt another blow to a new Houston Astros/Washington Nationals spring training complex, deciding to enter into an exclusive negotiating period with a rival developer. (more…)
Hartford approves Rock Cats ballpark project
With little opposition emerging at the end of the day, the Hartford City Council approved a $350-million downtown north redevelopment project that includes a new ballpark for the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Preview: New Augusta GreenJackets ballpark
North Augusta (S.C.) has issued an RFQ for construction of a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark, which provides a tangible look at the new facility. (more…)
Huge issue facing Braves on ballpark design: traffic
With a new ballpark and development envisioned for a rather small footprint in Cobb County, the Atlanta Braves and their design team are facing a huge issue: how to manage parking. (more…)
Two days of work at new Saints ballpark, two minutes of fun
Work progresses at CHS Field, the new home of the St. Paul Saints (independent, American Association), and we have a treat for you: a time-lapse video showing installation of the turf and home plate. (more…)
Unexpected: Flurry of developer interest in Tiger Stadium site
After years of no interest from developers in the old Tiger Stadium site, Detroit is suddenly faced with an enviable problem: dueling redevelopment proposals for The Corner. (more…)
More offseason improvements on tap for Jackson Generals
It’s the third straight year with some significant upgrades to the Ballpark at Jackson, as the city and the owners of the Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League) continue to improve the fan experience. (more…)
Dodgers restructure front office; Friedman in, Colletti bumped upstairs
Andrew Friedman is leaving the Tampa Bay Rays to take over as president of the Los Angeles Dodgers, as Stan Kasten looks to build an organizational structure focused on player development. (more…)
More good news for Royals fans: Ballpark debt trimmed
This won’t get a lot of play with the Royals bringing postseason play to Kansas City for the first time since 1985, but it should: debt refinancing on Kauffman and Arrowhead stadiums will save Jackson County $32 million. (more…)
American Association adopts new extra-inning tiebreaking rule
It was deemed a success in the Can-Am League last season, so the independent American Association decided to adopt a new extra-inning tiebreaking rule for the 2015 season. (more…)
Meet “Parking Lot Sam”
Sam Gould has heard it all when it comes to Kansas City baseball, beginning with Kansas City Blues games at Muehlebach Field and extending to today’s ALCS game at Kauffman Stadium. (more…)
Andrew Berlin: White Sox fan, Cubs businessman
Business makes for some strange bedfellows, as is the case of Chicago businessman Andrew Berlin: a staunch White Sox fan who is transforming his South Bend Cubs (Low Class A; Midwest League) team into a mirror of the MLB parent. (more…)