Triple-A season extended six games by MLB
In what may be an indication that MLB sees its own season delayed or extended, the Triple-A season is being extended by six games through September 28. (more…)
Personnel news: Northern Colorado Owlz/Future Legends Complex
We have some personnel news from the Pioneer League’s Northern Colorado Owlz, where Rosie Aguilera is new president of the team’s home, Future Legends Complex. (more…)
Wausau Woodchucks name revived; new branding unveiled
Big change for the former Wisconsin Woodchucks (Northwoods League), as the Wausau Woodchucks name is revived as part of new branding for the summer-collegiate team. (more…)
No progress on MLB lockout talks as frustrations rise: reports
With the consensus being no progress was made during yesterday’s MLB lockout talks, we’re seeing a potential delay to the beginning of spring training and possibly the 2022 regular season, though it’s way too early for specifics. (more…)
Nationals Park sportsbook set for 2022 MLB season
It’s billed as the first sportsbook located in an MLB ballpark, but it certainly not be the last: The Washington Nationals are finally opening BetMGM Sportsbook in the Nationals Park center-field plaza area. (more…)
MiLB marks Black History Month with The Nine outreach program
With Black History Month beginning today, Minor League Baseball teams are launching The Nine, a new, Black-community focused outreach platform to honor and celebrate the historic impact numerous Black baseball pioneers made on the sport. (more…)
After successful debut, Polar Park improvements already on tap for 2022
After a successful 2021 debut as home of the Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A East), city officials and team ownership announced Polar Park improvements for the 2022 MiLB season. (more…)
MLB, players resume talks today
Major League Baseball and MLB Players Association reps are resuming talks today over a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), with the beginning of spring training and the regular season looming. (more…)
Guardians finalize Progressive Field renovations
Renovations of Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Guardians, will begin after the 2022 MLB season after agreements on bonding and a new lease through 2036. (more…)
Astros formally roll out Sugar Land Space Cowboys
Drawing on the same inspiration for the original Houston Astros branding–the Johnson NASA Space Center–the new moniker for the Sugar Land Skeeters is now out: the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Triple-A West). (more…)
New for 2022: Battle Creek Battle Jacks
We have the new name and branding for the former Battle Creek Bombers of the summer-collegiate Northwoods League: the Battle Creek Battle Jacks. (more…)
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium upgrades on for 2022
We’ll see a very noticeable upgrade to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium for spring training and the MiLB regular season with the installation of two outfield videoboards. (more…)
Pioneer League, TicketSmarter unveil naming-rights deal
In what’s billed a first for a U.S. professional baseball circuit, the Pioneer League and ticket vendor TicketSmarter announced a five-year naming-rights deal, yielding a moniker of The Pioneer Baseball League presented by TicketSmarter. (more…)