Fayetteville city officials will further vet Barton Malow Co. as a possible ballpark contractor on a new High-A Carolina League ballpark, as the city council voted on Monday to continue negotiations. (more…)
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Shorebirds Detail Perdue Stadium Upgrades
The Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League) have released additional details on the ongoing upgrades to Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. Current changes in the works at the ballpark, which is undergoing a multi-phase renovation, include a new video board and upgraded seating. (more…)
Dan O’Brien Jr. Joins MiLB
Minor League Baseball has announced that longtime major league executive Dan O’Brien Jr. is joining its staff. O’Brien has been hired to serve as a senior executive advisor to MiLB president & CEO Pat O’Conner. (more…)
After Two Months, Mascharka Steps Down as Snappers President
After being named president of the Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) in December, Mark Mascharka has stepped down from the post, as the team’s Board of Directors faces the ongoing challenge of mapping the team’s future. (more…)
New Boise Hawks Ballpark in the Works
We’ve reported on this as a possibility for several years, and now a plan has emerged for a new Boise Hawks ballpark, as team managing partner Chris Schoen is looking to buy downtown land for the short-season-A Northwest League team and associated development. (more…)
The Week That Was: Feb. 12, 2017
Whoopie time in Reading, 2017 MLB ballpark renovations and a potential ownership change for the Miami Marlins made headlines this week. Here are the top new stories posted on Ballpark Digest between Feb. 5 and Feb. 11, as measured by page views. (more…)
Lawrence-Dumont Stadium Could be Demolished
In order to construct a new ballpark, Wichita officials are considering the possibility of tearing down Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. (more…)
New for 2017: LECOM Park
The spring training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates has a new name, as the club has announced a naming rights deal with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). As part of the 15-year agreement, McKechnie Field will be renamed LECOM Park. (more…)
Barton Malow Co. Vying for Fayetteville Ballpark Contract
Barton Malow Co. could oversee the construction of a new downtown Fayetteville ballpark, as a committee is recommending the firm. (more…)
PawSox Focusing on Pawtucket in Ballpark Search
McCoy Stadium might be out of the mix as a long-term home for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), but the team seems focused on staying in its current city. (more…)
Fresno Grizzlies Overhauling Concessions
Through a collaboration with Professional Sports Catering, the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are looking to improve the concessions at Chukchansi Park. (more…)
MLB Looking at Changes in Resolving Extra-Innings Games
Major League Baseball is looking at a rule change to shorten extra-inning games by placing a runner at second at the beginning of every inning could be tested in two camp-based rookie leagues this season. (more…)
Louisville Bats Adding New Videoboard
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) and Daktronics have announced the addition of a new video/audio system at Louisville Slugger Field. Highlighted by a new videoboard in left-centerfield, this project marks the second collaboration between the Bats and Daktronics this offseason, as a new scoreboard is also in the works. (more…)