Today’s Frisco news, part I: The Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) unveiled a new logo and branding identity based upon former U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt, America’s original Rough Rider. (more…)
Archive | Minor-League Baseball
New road uniforms for Visalia Rawhide
The Visalia Rawhide (High Class A; California League) officially released new away uniforms for 2015 and beyond, as the team will wear “Visalia” on their chests for the first time since 2008. (more…)
More details on new Iowa Cubs videoboard
More details on the new high-def Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) videoboard for 2015 at Principal Park, as the team and Daktronics release additional information. (more…)
Pelicans monetize canine mascot with sponsorship
Well, this is taking the whole dogs at the ballpark thing to a new level: Deuce, canine mascot for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League), will have a sponsor for the 2015 season in the form of Camp Bow Wow. (more…)
Louisville Bats sale finalized
The sale of the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) is final, with MC Sports Acquisition LLC, led by Stuart and Jerry Katzoff, closing on the purchase. (more…)
Extra $1M needed to finish Biloxi ballpark
It will take an additional million dollars to complete MGM Park, the new Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League) ballpark, on time for the 2015 season. (more…)
Managers the face of Minor League Baseball
South Atlantic League Hall of Famer Ray Hathaway died a few weeks ago. He was 98. Like many others, he was the face of the local team when skippered in towns like Asheville over a 25-season career. (more…)
PawSox sale closed; move to Providence next
The Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) have been sold to owners of the Boston Red Sox and other investors, with a potential move to Providence, R.I., on the horizon. (more…)
Aces property-tax deal on horizon?
The issue of back property taxes — a cloud hanging over the finances of the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Aces Ballpark and Washoe County — may be settled in a deal negotiated by team owners, developers and county officials. (more…)
It’s Rays Days Sundaes for Hot Rods
The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) will be wearing uniforms inspired by parent Tampa Bay Rays during Sunday games in 2015. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Minor Leagues Go to the Dogs
Minor League Baseball is turning into a dog’s world, thanks to a multitude of Bark in the Park promotions and dogs featured as mascots and bat dogs. This third installment of Promotions Watch covers the canines at the ballpark. (more…)
The Week That Was: Feb. 22, 2015
Promotions, Montreal’s Autostade and the future of the Athletics in Oakland. Here are the top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
Study: Fans love Minor League Baseball
This probably isn’t a surprise for our readers in the baseball industry, but worth noting nevertheless: A nationwide study indicates broad satisfaction with the gameday experience presented by Minor League Baseball teams. (more…)