We’re bumping up against some deadlines in the MLB and MiLB Low-A brackets of the Best of the Ballparks 2019 fan vote, with the MLB competition ending at midnight and the Low-A Elite Eight vote ending at 3 p.m. Central. Still time to make those last-minute selections! (more…)
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Victoria HarbourCats Add Ballpark Zipline
The Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League) will debut a unique ballpark attraction this season, as the club has unveiled a 400-foot zipline. (more…)
It’s Official: Atlanta Awarded 2021 MLB All-Star Game
It’s now official: the Atlanta Braves and SunTrust Park will host the 2021 MLB All-Star Game, as announced by Commissioner Rob Manfred and team officials before last night’s home game. (more…)
New for 2019: NelsonCorp Field
The home of the Clinton LumberKings (Low A; Midwest League) has a new name, as the former Ashford University Field will become NelsonCorp Field under the terms of a three-year naming rights deal. (more…)
2019 NCAA Regional Host Ballparks Announced
With the conference tournament season wrapping up this weekend, the NCAA announced the 16 regional hosts for the 2019 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship. (more…)
New for 2019: Joe O’Brien Field at Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark
The Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League) have struck a naming-rights partnership for Joe O’Brien Field, which is now known as Joe O’Brien Field at Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark. The partnership with Northeast Community Credit Union kicks off the team’s first year under Boyd Sports, LLC. (more…)
Globe Life Park Tops 2019 List of Vegan-Friendly Ballparks
PETA has ranked Globe Life Park as the most vegan-friendly ballpark on its annual list, giving high marks to the range of vegan-friendly options provided by the Texas Rangers. (more…)
Scrappers to Play as Peppers in Oil July 13
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will take the field as the Mahoning Valley Peppers in Oil on July 13, part of a promotion that includes branded uniforms and merchandise. The iconic area appetizer will be featured on the game worn jerseys, game worn hats and retail hats and shirts. (more…)
California League Unveils 2019 Hall of Fame Class
The High-A California League has announced its 2019 Hall of Fame class, featuring former players Adrian Beltre, Rollie Fingers, Harry “Bud” Heslet, and former league president Joe Gagliardi. (more…)
New for 2019: DuPage Medical Group Field
The Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League) and DuPage Medical Group have struck a multi-year partnership that includes naming rights to the newly minted DuPage Medical Group Field. (more…)
Yard Goats, TicketReturn Partner Again to Give Tickets to Local Veterans
For the second year in a row, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) and TicketReturn are partnering to provide local veterans with complimentary tickets. This is part of the TicketReturn Salutes the Troops initiative. (more…)
New for 2019: Saints Mascot Daenerys Hoggaryen
The St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) are introducing a new ball pig at CHS Field for the 2019 season, as Daenerys Hoggaryen has been unveiled by the team. (more…)
Jumbo Shrimp Unveil 121 Financial Crustacean Corner
A unique seating area has been added to Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, as the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) have unveiled the 121 Financial Crustacean Corner. (more…)