After a frustrating travel weekend that saw us cancel two ballpark visits, we’re back on the road with visits planned to the Triple-A All-Star Game in Omaha and a Lincoln Saltdogs (independent; American Association) match. (more…)
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On the Road: July Ballpark Digest visits
We’ll be hitting the road over the next few weeks, handing out Ballpark Digest 2014 Awards, visiting some great ballparks and seeing some old friends in the Minor League Baseball world. (more…)
Attendance records fall by wayside Independence Day weekend
A number of teams set attendance records over the weekend: Greensboro Grasshoppers, Fort Wayne TinCaps, Clearwater Threshers, South Bend Cubs, Reno Aces, Hillsboro Hops and Greeneville Astros. (more…)
Personnel news from Richmond, Tri-City
We have personnel news today from the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Tri-City ValleyCats (short season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Meet Mark McCarter in Jackson, at SL All-Star Game
Mark McCarter will be making two appearances in Jackson and Montgomery, selling and signing his book, Never a Bad Game, published by Ballpark Digest‘s parent firm, August Publications. (more…)
Bosse Field: A century of baseball history
It was 100 years ago today that Evansville’s Bosse Field first hosted a professional baseball game. Since then, 100 Hall of Famers have played on the storied field – and one of the most historic facilities in the sport is still going strong. (more…)
MountainStar Sports Group adds soccer team to portfolio
We’re seeing an increased interplay between pro soccer and pro baseball, and here’s another example: MountainStar Sports Group is launching a new team in Mexico’s second-division league, FC Juarez, with owners still looking for opportunities north of the border. (more…)
O’Conner takes over MiLB Enterprises after Hand departs
A change in leadership for Minor League Baseball Enterprises: Michael Hand departs to pursue other interests, with MiLB President/CEO Pat O’Conner assuming his role as president of the sport’s sponsorship branch. (more…)
Diagnosis for Miss Lou Lou Gehrig: tendonitis
Good news for Miss Lou Lou Gehrig, bat dog for the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low Class A; Sally League), who was pulled from Sunday’s game due to injury: the diagnosis is tendonitis or acute trauma to the right kneecap area. (more…)
In memoriam: James Skeffington
Some sad news to pass along: Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) President James Skeffington passed away Sunday while jogging near his Barrington, R.I. home. He was 73. (more…)
Grasshoppers place Miss Lou Lou Gehrig on disabled list
An injury report to pass along: the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low Class A; Sally League) have placed Miss Lou Lou Gehrig on the disabled list for today’s game. (more…)
The Week That Was: April 10-16, 2015
The futures of three teams — Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) in Rhode Island and Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) in New York State — were addressed in the top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
Personnel news from Tennessee, Lexington County
We have personnel news today from the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) and the Lexington County Blowfish (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)