Under the terms of a ground lease between Mobile and the ballpark’s land owner, Hank Aaron Stadium might need to be demolished if it is unused in the years after the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) relocate. (more…)
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Southern League Unveils 2018 Executive Awards
The Class AA Southern League has announced the winners of its 2018 Executive Awards, with honors given in several categories. (more…)
It’s Baby Cakes to Wichita, Southern League to New Orleans
Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell announced that the New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will move into a new ballpark in his city in 2020, with a Southern League team expected to move to New Orleans at the same time. (more…)
Future of Wichita Baseball Could Become Clearer Soon
With the Wichita Wingnuts (independent; American Association) packing up and moving out of Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, we could see some clarity this week on the future of affiliated baseball in the city. (more…)
Angels, BayBears Franchise Extend PDC Through 2022
The Los Angeles Angels and Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) have extended their development contract (PDC) through 2022, meaning that the Angels will remain parent club of the BayBears franchise after it moves to Madison, AL in 2020. (more…)
Lookouts Prep for New Ballpark Discussions
The Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) are preparing for detailed discussions on a new ballpark, with hopes of stepping up those talks in the coming months (more…)
Biloxi to Host 2019 Southern League All-Star Game
The Biloxi Shuckers will host the 2019 Southern League All-Star Game, with the game set for the club’s MGM Park. The festivities will take place on Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18 next year. (more…)
10 Finalists for New Madison Team Name Unveiled
A slate of 10 finalists have been unveiled in the name the team contest for Madison, AL‘s upcoming Class AA Southern League club, which will open a new ballpark in 2020. (more…)
Smokies Stadium to Host Appalachian League Game
A Rookie-level Appalachian League game will be played at the Tennessee Smokies’ (Class AA; Southern League) Smokies Stadium on August 4, when the Greeneville Reds face the Johnson City Cardinals. (more…)
Madison Southern League Team Name Options Being Narrowed Down
Club officials are closer to revealing finalists for a new Madison Southern League team name, with work taking place to narrow a broad field of suggested names. (more…)
Roger Wexelberg Named President of Madison Southern League Team
Roger Wexelberg has been named President of the Class AA Southern League franchise that will move to a brand-new ballpark in Madison, AL in 2020. (more…)
Owners of Potential Lookouts Ballpark Site Seek Master Developer
Owners of the foundry property–a potential site for a new Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) ballpark–are seeking a master developer to lead future redevelopment. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2018: Double-A, Final Four
We’ve reached the Final Four round of the 2018 MiLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote for the three Double-A leagues, and all three are still represented in the fourth round of voting. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)