The Lake Elsinore Storm (High A; California League) unveiled the 2016 California/Carolina League All-Star Game logo, which was designed in-house and prominently features the iconic “Storm Eyes.” (more…)
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Umpire school on tap for Pelicans’ ballpark custodian
Here’s your first really feel-good story of 2016: the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) are making a TicketReturn.com Field custodian’s dreams come true by sending him to umpire school in Florida. (more…)
Northwoods League ASG set for Kenosha; to feature Lake Michigan HR derby
The 2016 summer-collegiate Northwoods League All-Star Game is set for Kenosha’s Simmons Field on July 19, with a unique home-run derby slated for a pier on Lake Michigan. (more…)
Suns, Hagerstown discussing lease extension
The Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) could play at Municipal Stadium through 2018 or 2019 with possible lease extensions under current proposals. (more…)
Election promotion: Canaligator for president
We always see plenty of promotions tied to presidential elections, and here’s one of the first for the 2016 campaign: Canaligator, Lowell Spinners (short season A; NY-Penn League) mascot, is running for president. Many MiLB teams run some sort of electoral-related promo, especially during a presidential race. Most notably, the Goldklang Group runs a Bobblection across their […]
New Hartford ballpark opening delayed at least a month
The opening of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, new home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League), will be delayed four to six weeks because of construction issues and financial challenges, according to developer Centerplan Cos. (more…)
Fightin Phils unveil new dugout suite
A notable upgrade in 2016 for FirstEnergy Stadium, as the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) announce the installation of the Savage61 Dugout Suite, the team’s newest addition to America’s Classic Ballpark. (more…)
Sinkholes dot Dickey-Stephens Park warning track
North Little Rock officials are facing a challenge at Dickey-Stephens Park, home of the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League): sinkholes are appearing along the outfield warning track. This isn’t new — the city and Travs front office needed to deal with sinkholes in previous years — but the number and size of sinkholes is […]
Best of 2015: #2, Best of the Ballparks
We end 2015 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #2: The Battle of the Ballparks, where we asked fans to weigh in on their favorite ballparks, from rookie leagues to Major League Baseball. (more…)
Best of 2015: #3, First Tennessee Park Opening
We end 2015 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #3: The opening of First Tennessee Park, home of the Nashville Sounds. (more…)
Best of 2015: #5, Food, Glorious Food
We end 2015 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #5: Outrageous food items are still a cornerstone promotion for most baseball teams, but 2015 saw a subtle shift toward high-end, sit-down dining at the ballpark. (more…)
Hughes buys Binghamton Mets
John Hughes, who had previously attempted to bring pro baseball to Warner Robins, Georgia, has purchased the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) and says he’ll keep the team in NYSEG Stadium. (more…)
New Hartford ballpark cost estimate: $10.3M over budget
Centerplan Cos. CEO Bob Landino confirms a potential $10.3 million overrun on Dunkin’ Donuts Park, new home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League), and warns of a later opening date. (more…)