Mayor, Sounds Announce Parking Plan for First Season at First Tennessee Park

Mayor Karl Dean and the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League) announced Friday a parking plan for fans attending games during the 2015 season at First Tennessee Park.  According to the press release, fans are “strongly encouraged” to park at the Metro Courthouse Garage and then take a free shuttle to the ballpark.  Read more and watch news report here.

RoughRiders Announce Ballpark Upgrades (UPDATED)

PRESS RELEASE – The Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, today announced plans for a series of massive upgrades to Dr Pepper Ballpark that will significantly enhance the fan experience during the 2015 season and beyond.

Pirates Unveil New Spring Training Clubhouse

PRESS RELEASE – The Pittsburgh Pirates today unveiled the club’s new Major League clubhouse at McKechnie Field, the team’s Spring Training ballpark in Bradenton, Fla.

Thunderheads Given OK to Begin Ballpark Renovations

The indy pro Amarillo Thunderheads (American Association) have been given the green light to begin bidding out the work to renovate the locker rooms, concession stands and dugouts at Potter County Memorial Stadium over the course of the next three seasons.  The stadium was originally constructed in 1956.  Read more and watch video here.

The Really, Really Environmentally Friendly CHS Field

With rainwater toilets and a sunlight powered scoreboard, the new home of the indy pro St. Paul Saints (American Association) will be among the most-environmentally friendly professional sports facilities in the country when it opens on May 21.  Read more here.

Columbia Professional Baseball Releases Latest Renderings of Ballpark, Club Area and Suites

PRESS RELEASE – Due to the overwhelming interest shown since the groundbreaking for Spirit Communications Park, Columbia Professional Baseball will be providing project updates and information on the first seating available for purchase at the ballpark next week—approximately six weeks ahead of the initial schedule.

MiLB Fans Enjoying the Gameday Experience, According to National Study

PRESS RELEASE –  A nationwide study conducted by independent research company Turnkey Intelligence revealed Minor League Baseball fans are extremely satisfied with their at-event experience. More than 20,000 MiLB game attendees were surveyed, and collectively gave the Minor League Baseball gameday experience a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 58, positioning the league on par with other highly