Oakland City Council OKs new ballpark EIR
A new Oakland A’s ballpark plan cleared a big hurdle late yesterday after the Oakland City Council approved a 3,500-page environmental impact report (EIR), moving the Howard Terminal waterfront project along. (more…)
New for 2022: Springfield Lucky Horseshoes
The former Springfield Sliders of the summer-collegiate Prospect League are no more, as new ownership means new branding for the 2022 season: the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes. (more…)
Martin new Fort Myers Mighty Mussels managing partner
John Martin is new Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (Low-A Southeast) managing partner, transitioning from minority partner after closing on the majority interest in the team. (more…)
Personnel news: Pensacola, Beloit, Studer Family of Companies
We have personnel news from the Studer Family of Companies, the Pensacola Wahoos (Double-A South) and the Beloit Sky Carp (High-A Central). (more…)
Yes, spring training is officially delayed
With the original deadline passing for pitchers and catchers to report to camps, spring training is now officially delayed and the MLB lockout continues. (more…)
Brewers warn of need for American Family Field improvements
With American Family Field now over 20 years old, the Milwaukee Brewers are asking for ballpark improvements–but it’s not clear where the money will come from. (more…)
Personnel news: Pensacola, Wisconsin Rapids
We have some broadcaster news from the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Double-A South) and the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (Northwoods League). (more…)
Fisher Cats go adorbs in rescue dog hire
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Double-A Northeast) are adding a bat dog for the 2022 season and are asking the public to help name the rescued golden retriever puppy. (more…)
In metaverse move, Braves unveil Digital Truist Park
With so much attention being paid by the likes of Facebook to create the metaverse, the Atlanta Braves become the first MLB team to hop on the trend with the creation of a Digital Truist Park. (more…)
OVG Stadium Alliance adds loanDepot park
loanDepot park, home of the Miami Marlins, is the latest MLB venue to join the OVG Stadium Alliance, with Oak View Group offering live entertainment options and event booking services. (more…)
Clock is ticking as spring training, regular season approach
We will inevitably see a delay to spring training and the MLB regular season after weekend negotiations between MLB owners and the players association ended with no deal. (more…)
Expedition League sues Independence League defectors, seeks damages
The summer-collegiate Expedition League, based in the Upper Midwest and Upper Rockies, is suing seven defectors who broke away in late October to form a competing league, the Independence League. (more…)
New for 2022: Empire State Greys
We have another cross-league effort similar to what the American Association scheduled with a Pecos League team in 2021, as the Empire State Greys, a travel team made up of players from the independent Empire League, will be playing in the 2022 Frontier League. (more…)