This is obviously the year of the videoboard upgrade, with the Kane County Cougars (Low Class A; Midwest League) and Fifth Third Bank Ballpark joining the parade of teams and facilities installing high-def videoboards. (more…)
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Kannapolis acquires 46 downtown acres; new ballpark next?
With the city of Kannapolis acquiring 46 downtown acres for development, a new ballpark for the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League) could be on the docket. (more…)
SB Cubs set sales record first day ducats available
This team could end up being one of the big stories of the 2015 season: the South Bend Cubs (Low Class A; Midwest League) set a record for preseason ticket sales. (more…)
Blue Rocks: Doggy goodness in a doughnut
Start with a Krispy Kreme glazed doughtnut bun, add a hot dog and top it with bacon and drizzled raspberry jelly. The Wilmington Blue Rocks (High Class A; Carolina League) are seeking a name for the 2015 ballpark delicacy. (more…)
Rainiers unveil new 2015 caps, uniforms
Another team with a new look for the 2015 season, as the Tacoma Rainiers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) unveil new home, road and alt caps and uniforms. (more…)
It’s official: Ken Babby buying Jacksonville Suns
It’s official: Ken Babby is buying the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) from the Bragan family, in a deal announced this morning. (more…)
The Week That Was: March 8, 2015
Spring training, personnel moves and the latest on Wrigley Field renovations. The most popular stories on Ballpark Digest the past week, as measured by page views. (more…)
Salem Red Sox unveil new 2015 jerseys
The Salem Red Sox (High Class A; Carolina League) unveiled new jerseys for the 2015 season at a LewisGale Field event, with eight different jerseys slated for use at home games, away games and for special events. (more…)
Freier, locals close on Lookouts purchase
The sale of the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) is complete, as a new ownership group led by John Woods and Hardball Capital’s Jason Freier take control of the team. (more…)
Isotopes unveil new alt look for 2015
We have a new alternate logo and jersey for the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), to be worn by the team for Friday night games. (more…)
IronPigs, Coca-Cola extend ballpark naming rights deal
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) and Coca-Cola of the Lehigh Valley have extended the ballpark naming rights agreement for Coca-Cola Park through 2027, both organizations officially announced today. (more…)
RockHounds sharpen look with new video displays
The Midland RockHounds (Class AA; Texas League) are upgrading their in-game graphics at Security Bank Ballpark with a new main video display and additional scoreboards, to be installed prior to the start of the 2015 season. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Preseason Exhibitions
Many Minor League Baseball teams are offering fans the opportunity to take in a game before Opening Day on April 9 by including preseason exhibition games in their schedules. Headlined by five games that pit Minor League teams against their Major League parent clubs, these contests are discussed in this week’s Promotions Watch. (more…)