Award announcements, Baseball Across America and changes in the 2016 Atlantic League lineup caught the attention of readers this week. Here are the top stories posted on Ballpark Digest the past seven days, as measured by page views. (more…)
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Road map laid out for Texas League to Amarillo
There is a path for the Double-A Texas League to place a team at a new Amarillo ballpark, says league president Tom Kayser, but it will depend on a current team being displaced by a Triple-A team. (more…)
TinCaps: Batter’s eye deck on tap for 2016
Building upon success — literally — the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) are adding a second level to the center-field Tuthill 400 Club, as the The Summit, presented by Tuthill will be the only batter’s eye rooftop deck anywhere in the country. (more…)
Freier: More AT&T Field upgrades in 2016
With the first year of his ownership of the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) deemed a success, Jason Freier is looking at more changes to AT&T Field in 2016 while also mulling the obvious issue: a new ballpark. (more…)
Zephyrs extend ballpark lease through 2020
With hopes that a $10-million renovation of the ballpark is on the way, the New Orleans Zephyrs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have signed a five-year extension for Zephyr Stadium through 2020, with SMG assuming daily maintenance of the ballpark. (more…)
Lawsuit challenging MiLB contract system proceeds
A lawsuit seeking to overturn the Minor League Baseball contract system has been granted preliminary class-action status by a federal magistrate, as former players argue that low pay, mandatory overtime and lack of collective bargaining rights violates state and federal wage laws. (more…)
Study pitched on new San Antonio ballpark
Centro San Antonio, a nonprofit devoted to downtown San Antonio development and events, will fund a study to determine the feasibility of a new facility that could be home to the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Final tally for Storm Chasers charity: $686,137
At a time when most Minor League Baseball teams are committed to charitable giving, the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) distinguished themselves by setting an all-time record in charitable giving for the third consecutive year: $686,137. (more…)
New Indy Indians lease: 20 more years at Victory Field
The Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League) and the city’s Capital Improvement Board (CIB) have agreed to a new 20-year Victory Field lease that lowers the ballpark rent from $500,000 annually to zero. (more…)
Value engineering underway in Hartford
We have some design changes to Dunkin’ Donuts Park, set to open in 2016 as the new home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League), as a result of $4 million in cost overruns on the $56-million project. (more…)
Crawdads reveal new logos, branding for 2016
Another team with an updated look, as the Hickory Crawdads (Low A; Sally League) unveiled new logos, lettering, numbers, jerseys, and hats for the 2016 season. (more…)
River Cats unveil Sactown alt uniforms
The Sacramento River Cats (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) unveiled an alternative uniform for 2016, creating a closer tie with parent club San Francisco Giants. (more…)
Four SC MiLB teams unite fundraising for flood victims
The four South Carolina Minor League Baseball teams — Charleston RiverDogs, Columbia Fireflies, Greenville Drive and Myrtle Beach Pelicans — are jointly raising funds for flood victims across the state. (more…)