The Pulaski Yankees (rookie; Appalachian League) unveiled a logo and plans for upgrades to historic Calfee Park for the 2015 season. (more…)
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New for 2015: Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium
It’s official: the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League) sold naming rights to their ballpark, with the new moniker of Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium set for 2015 and beyond. (more…)
Memphis unveils new Redbirds logo
The Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will have a new primary logo in 2015, adopting a look based on the iconic St. Louis Cardinals logo. (more…)
Charlotte lands 2016 Triple-A All-Star Game
The 29th annual Triple-A All-Star Game, featuring an International League/Pacific Coast League matchup, will be hosted by the Charlotte Knights and BB&T Ballpark on July 13, 2016. (more…)
Bats, Reds extend player development contract
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) and the Cincinnati Reds extended their player development contract (PDC) for two additional years, through 2018. (more…)
Nymeo to be part of Keys ballpark name
Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium could be the name of the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League) ballpark if approved from the city’s Board of Aldermen on Thursday. (more…)
Rockies: Building a western base
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs made a huge stir in the offseason in remaking their farm systems, but lost in the shuffle was the work by Colorado Rockies to centralize a system in the Mountain Time Zone. (more…)
Bats to don Sunday camo uniforms in 2015
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) will wear special camouflage jerseys at all 2015 Sunday home games to benefit the Kentucky-Indiana Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. (more…)
Aces finances under Reno’s scrutiny again
The ongoing issues between the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the city over Aces Ballpark financing and back property taxes have surfaced again, with team management set to address them in February. (more…)
Shuckers wooing Cuban teams for exhibitions
The Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) are meeting with representatives of Cuban teams in an attempt to promote international games at MGM Park. (more…)
Durham Bulls to mark DBAP 20th anniversary
Wow, how time flies: the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) are planning some big events this season to mark the 20th anniversary of Durham Bulls Athletic Park. (more…)
Naming rights extended at SI Yankees home
We have another naming-rights extension for the home of the Staten Island Yankees (short season A; NY-Penn League): Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George. (more…)
Building a Hall of Fame from scratch
Besides writing for Ballpark Digest, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler tackled a big offseason project for the Lansing Lugnuts (Low Class A; Midwest League): launching a Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame. Here’s his account of the experience. (more…)