Renderings of proposed new Duck Blind at Warner Park, home of the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), built from shipping containers, were unveiled today. (more…)
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Isham new Madison Mallards GM
A nice promotion to report: Tyler Isham is the new general manager of the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Northwoods League adds showcase game to mix
It’s a scout’s dream: the summer-collegiate Northwoods League is adding a Big League Dreams Showcase to the schedule this season, with the best prospects in the league slated to play tonight in Madison. While the All-Star Game is an event based on accomplishments, the showcase is based on potential. The showcase is a doubleheader open […]
Madison Mallards unveil new ticket office
Another improvement at Warner Park: The Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) unveiled a new ticket office at the Duck Pond. The 1,600-square foot building was added on to the existing office at the Duck Pond. “For years we’ve taken great pride in how productive we’ve been in a very tight office space,” said Mallards […]
Mallards announce Warner Park improvements for 2013, will host league showcase
The Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) unveiled two Warner Park improvements for the coming season, including the installation of a new videoboard in left field. The new videoboard replaces the old, smaller one. The new board will be four times larger than the old board and greatly improve the fan experience at the Duck […]
It’s Pondamonium time!
It’s one of the biggest ballpark musical events this summer and certainly the largest outside an MLB facility, as the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) host Pondamonium later today. The Mallards are setting up a big concert as an annual event, and this year brings local heroes Garbage and the legendary Flaming Lips to Warner Park, […]
Mallards to welcome two-millionth fan in team history tonight
The Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) will welcome their two-millionth fan in team history tonight, as a big crowd should be there to mark the milestone and wish team president Vern Stenman a happy birthday. The 137th fan to walk through the Warner Park gates tonight will be the Mallards’ two-millionth fan and win a […]
One last chance: celebrate with us!
Our 10th anniversary is just around the corner, and we want you to be part of the celebration. We’ve posted this before, but we wanted to give you one last shot to take in our anniversary party. Ballpark Digest launched on July 2, 2002, under the ballparkwatch.com name. Since then we’ve had a great time covering the fascinating world […]
Ballpark Digest turns ten, and we’re throwing a party
We’re prepping a celebration of 10 years of Ballpark Digest, and we want you to be there with us — appropriately enough, at the ballpark. Ballpark Digest launched on July 2, 2002, under the ballparkwatch.com name. Since then we’ve had a great time covering the fascinating world of ballparks and the business of baseball. It’s […]
Garbage, Flaming Lips to headline inaugural Pondamonium
You can add another high-profile concert to the ballpark schedule this summer: the Flaming Lips and local heroes Garbage are headlining Pondamonium at Madison’s Warner Park. The concert, hosted by the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), features two bands known to put on a good show. The re-formed Garbage is the biggest musical act […]
Baseball Project set for Northwoods All-Star Game
Another reason to attend the Northwoods League All-Star Game at Madison’s Warner Park: musical supergroup The Baseball Project will be performing before the game. The band plays original songs completely about America’s pastime, topics include Satchel Paige, Ted Williams, Jackie Robinson and more. It was formed in 2007 and is composed of Scott McCaughey (Minus 5, […]
Mallards to host 2012 Northwoods League All-Star Game
We alluded to this yesterday: Besides announcing changes to Warner Park for the upcoming season, the Madison Mallards will be hosting the 2012 Northwoods League All-Star Game. The game will be held on July 24 at 7:35 p.m. “It’s an honor for the Mallards and the city of Madison to host the players and fans […]
Mallards unveil more Warner Park renovations for 2012
A year after unveiling $2.2 million in upgrades to Warner Park, the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) announced two more big ballpark changes for 2012. The first big change to Warner Park: the addition of a berm in left field, past the administrative offices. The berm will be marketed to families and seat around […]