Diamond Nation withdraws request for assistance on new Fredericksburg ballpark
Perhaps realizing a request for city funding was a nonstarter, Diamond Nation withdrew its request for Fredericksburg money on a new Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark and youth-baseball complex. (more…)
It’s official: New Biloxi ballpark to be MGM Park
We’ve referenced this a few times, and now it’s official: MGM Resorts International has closed on a 20-year naming-rights deal for the new Biloxi ballpark, resulting in MGM Park. (more…)
Volcanoes, Giants officially announce PDC extension
Another of those unannounced PDCs to announce: the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (short season A; Northwest League) and the San Francisco Giants renewed their player development contract through the 2016 season. (more…)
A’s stay with Beloit; D-Backs to Kane County
Midwest League PDC news: The Beloit Snappers will remain an Oakland A’s affiliate for two more years, while the Arizona Diamondbacks have signed a new player development contract with the Kane County Cougars. (more…)
Hartford planning board opposes new Rock Cats ballpark
The Hartford Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending the city drop a plan for a new New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark, though the full City Council will take up the issue shortly. (more…)
Louisville Bats sold to Katzoffs; current owners maintain interest
Manhattan Capital Sports Acquisition LLC, headed by Stuart and Jerry Katzoff, is buying a majority interest in the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League), with existing owners retaining a share of the team. (more…)
Lugnuts, Blue Jays finally announce PDC extension
Here’s the official announcement: the Lansing Lugnuts (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. (more…)
Next up for Mandalay: Sale of Erie SeaWolves
With four teams sold in the past few months, Mandalay Baseball Properties is shopping its last asset: the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Crimson Tide to play 2015 season at Hoover Met
The University of Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team will play the 2015 season at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium while Sewell-Thomas Stadium undergoes a $35-million upgrade. (more…)
Rajkowski nabs IL Executive of the Year honors
We’re guessing it wasn’t even close, even though the circuit is jammed with talent: Charlotte Knights Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer Dan Rajkowski is the International League’s 2014 Executive of the Year. (more…)
Toledo Mud Hens unveil Links at Fifth Third Field
With the turf slated for replacement after a winter skating-rink installation, the Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) have installed a 36-hole miniature golf course in the Fifth Third Field outfield. This isn’t something most teams could tackle: tearing up the outfield to install a 36-hole putt-putt course. But the conditions were right for […]
Switch to Astros affiliation highlights Grizzlies issues
The team’s been on the market for months and consistently late in rent payments, and the loss of the San Francisco Giants as a parent is highlighting issues with the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Boise Hawks sold to Eiseman, Schoen
We expect plenty of news about franchise sales this fall, and here’s the first: Jeff Eiseman and Chris Schoen of Agon Sports and Entertainment are purchasing the Boise Hawks (short season A; Northwest League). (more…)