With Civic Stadium wiped out by a June 29 fire, the Eugene Emeralds (short season A; Northwest League) are honoring the memory of their former ballpark with a special commemorative jersey for their August 16 game. (more…)
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A family affair: All-Stars entertain in Omaha
It was a great crowd, great event and great time at Werner Park, as the Omaha Storm Chasers hosted a sellout crowd of 9,023 fans in the First National Bank Triple-A All-Star Game last night. (more…)
On the road: Triple-A ASG, Lincoln
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…)
Baseball Across America: Nashville
Editor’s Note: Mark Cryan, former MiLB general manager and Ballpark Digest contributing editor, is embarking on an epic ballpark tour this summer, and he’ll be filing regular dispatches from the road. Day Three: a trip to Nashville’s First Tennessee Park. (more…)
Arson charges follow Civic Stadium fire
A sad aftermath to last week’s tragic fire at Civic Stadium, former home to pro baseball in Eugene (Oregon): four boys are now facing several charges, including first-degree arson and reckless endangerment, after their first court appearance. (more…)
San Antonio, Elmore debate new Triple-A ballpark
There’s no doubt San Antonio is a Triple-A city, but city leaders say they’re being stymied in their efforts to bring in a team and build a new downtown ballpark by San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) owner Dave Elmore. (more…)
Civic Stadium falls prey to fire
Here is why they switched from wooden grandstands to steel and concrete: Civic Stadium, former home to Class AAA and short-season A baseball in Eugene, is burning down in a two-alarm fire. (more…)
PawSox reset pitch on new Providence ballpark
It looks like things are back to square one for the owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) on their quest for a new downtown Providence ballpark, with an altered financial plan expected. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks, Triple-A, third round
It’s coming down to the wire for voting for Triple-A Best of the Ballparks, as a few upsets in the prior round is leading to some fascinating matchups in the round of eight. So we need your vote! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Another deadline!
Second-round voting for Triple-A, Double-A, High-A and Low-A Best of the Ballparks ends tonight at 10 p.m., with the second round beginning Tuesday at 9 a.m. So drop everything and vote! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Vote today!
First-round voting for Triple-A, Double-A, High-A and Low-A Best of the Ballparks ends today at 6 p.m., with the second round beginning Saturday at 9 a.m. So drop everything and vote! (more…)
Knights to welcome 1 millionth BB&T Ballpark fan
How quickly they grow up: the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) will welcome the 1-millionth fan to BB&T Ballpark during an upcoming six-game homestand. (more…)
Strong opposition to new Providence ballpark
If there is public funding of a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark in Providence, it will come in a fall special legislative session over the strong objections of taxpayers. (more…)