Finalists emerge for new Staten Island team name
It’s an interesting process and interesting list of finalists for the new Staten Island moniker, as the Atlantic League squad prepares for a 2022 debut. (more…)
Southern Illinois Miners ceasing operations
The Southern Illinois Miners are ceasing operations and dropping out of the Frontier League, as owners Jayne and John Simmons are retiring to spend more time with their family. (more…)
Wisconsin Rapids to host 2022 Northwoods League All-Star Game
The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters will host the 2022 Northwoods League All-Star Game at Witter Field, the third time the ballpark has hosted the summer-collegiate league’s ASG. (more…)
Mariners sign lease for shuttered Pyramid Alehouse
The Seattle Mariners have signed a lease for the former Pyramid Alehouse next to T-Mobile Park and plan to resume operations there with Black-owned Métier Brewing while also adding a restaurant and office space. (more…)
Personnel news: Altoona
Lots of new faces in the Altoona Curve (Double-A Northeast) front office, including the announcement of Nate Bowen as the new General Manager, becoming just the the sixth GM in franchise history. (more…)
Personnel news: Reading
We have some personnel news to pass along from the Reading Fightin Phils (Double-A Northeast), as the team announces two full-time hires to their front office staff. (more…)
Fort Myers takes over City of Palms Park. Now what?
Fort Myers now owns City of Palms Park, the former Boston Red Sox spring-training ballpark once slated for demolition. The big question: what does the city do with it? (more…)
Another Ybor City site considered for new Rays ballpark
The Tampa Bay Rays are still exploring a Ybor City location for a new ballpark, but the focus has shifted to a new site that was formerly home to the Kforce staffing and services company. (more…)
That’s a wrap on 2021 regular season; 2022 prep begins
With the end of games yesterday, we have a wrap on the 2021 MLB and MiLB regular seasons. Now begins the serious work of preparing for the 2022 season, as teams and facilities managers take some hopeful steps toward normalcy and upgraded facilities. (more…)
Personnel news: Nashville, Missoula, Stockton, Danville
We have personnel news today from the Nashville Sounds (Triple-A East), the Missoula Paddleheads (Pioneer League), the Stockton Ports (High-A West) and the Danville Otterbots (Appalachian League). (more…)
Frank Thomas group buys Field of Dreams site
A group led by White Sox Hall of Famer Frank Thomas has purchased a controlling interest in the iconic Field of Dreams Movie Site and All-Star Ballpark Heaven in Dyersville, IA. (more…)
New for 2022: Charleston Dirty Birds
The West Virginia Power (Atlantic League) rebranding for 2022 has been unveiled, as the team will play as the Charleston Dirty Birds. (more…)
More details emerge on tragic Petco Park fall
Police have released more details on the tragic fall of a 40-year-old mother and her two-year-old son from the concourse level of Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, including their names. (more…)