Visiting Erlanger Park, new Chattanooga Lookouts home
With the opening of Erlanger Park, the Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A; Southern League) have significantly advanced the art of ballpark design, bringing new life to a historic industrial site while providing a unique experience for both fans and players. (more…)
New Rays ballpark clears initial funding hurdles
The proposed new Rays ballpark cleared two important hurdles this week after Hillborough County and Tampa approved initial funding plans, but there is plenty of work to tackle in preparation of a final deal. (more…)
After $400M, new Athletics ballpark is on time, on budget
With the team already spending $400 million, the $2-billion new Athletics ballpark in Las Vegas is on budget and on time, with work on the lower bowl substantially underway. (more…)
Field of Dreams lands big donation, Northwoods League team
Big news coming out of Dyersville, Iowa, where the nonprofit owner of the iconic Field of Dreams movie set has landed a $10 million grant to finish a new ballpark, which will be put into use this year for an MLB exhibition and a new Northwoods League team in 2027 and beyond. (more…)
Rays, local officials reach nonbinding MOU on $2.3B new ballpark deal
After several weeks of intense negotiations, Tampa Bay Rays ownership and local officials agreed to a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MOU) on a $2.3 billion new ballpark deal, with governments paying $967 million. (more…)
Rochester Honkers set for one final campaign at Mayo Field
Rochester Honkers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) ownership announced this will be the team’s last season at Mayo Field, but plans for a new ballpark remain up in the air. (more…)
Royals decide on Crown Center new ballpark site
The Kansas City Royals have finally settled on a site for a Kauffman Stadium replacement, eschewing the suburbs for a new ballpark at downtown’s Crown Center’s shopping district. (more…)
Goodbye Frontier League, hello National Association
The 18-team Frontier League will adopt a new name and brand for the 2027 season and beyond, as the MLB Partner League becomes the National Association of Professional Baseball (NAPB). (more…)
Shuffles in the MiLB lineup at hand?
While we hear MiLB contraction isn’t likely in coming years, the lineups are definitely changing thanks to ownership shifts and changes in new-ballpark plans, as seen in Trenton and Everett. (more…)
Clearwater, Pinellas County approve BayCare Ballpark renovations
Two key funding commitments are now in place for BayCare Ballpark renovations, with the city of Clearwater pledging $30 million and Pinellas County set for $85 million. (more…)
Studer, KC Roots take over Kansas City Monarchs
Quint Studer and KC Roots have completed a purchase of the Kansas City Monarchs (independent; American Association) from owner Mark Brandmeyer. (more…)
New ballpark names in Springfield, Modesto
Two ballpark rebrandings to note: Route 66 Stadium, home of the Springfield Cardinals (Double-A; Texas League), and Modern Woodmen Field, home of the Modesto Roadsters (independent; Pioneer League). (more…)
Upcoming author appearances: Eric Vickrey, D.M. Fox
Some noteworthy author appearances to pass along in the coming week. Note that two of the signings are tied into Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday–a good time to drop by your local indie bookstore and request they carry August Publications titles. (more…)