Things are progressing fast on a new 2016 Columbia (S.C.) ballpark: suites are on sale, and the team owners have released some more renderings of the facility. (more…)
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Hartford ballpark bond sale, groundbreaking set for today
Big day today for a new Hartford ballpark for the relocating New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League): financing via bond sale should be finalized, with a groundbreaking in the afternoon. (more…)
The Week That Was: February 15, 2015
Hartford ballpark construction, MLB 2015 ballpark improvements, promotions news and scoreboard upgrades. The top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
Richmond ballpark solution stalled; will counties help?
With Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones seemingly stalled on a plan for a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark, officials from local counties say they’re willing to discuss a replacement of The Diamond. (more…)
Barons, Verizon sign major sponsorship deal
The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) signed a major sponsorship calling for the Verizon Wireless brand attached to major promotions and ballpark features over the next three seasons. (more…)
Blaze announce Sam Lynn Ballpark improvements
The Bakersfield Blaze (High Class A; California League) announced several improvements to Sam Lynn Ballpark for the 2015 season, including a renovation of the picnic area. (more…)
Rock Cats launch “Name the Team” contest
With construction beginning on a new Hartford ballpark, the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) are holding a “Name the Team” contest for 2016 and beyond. (more…)
Durham Bulls launch their own food service company
This is the second announcement of the kind we’ve made this offseason: the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) announced the formation of Bull City Hospitality, a new company that will manage the food and beverage operation at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. (more…)
Another Modern Woodmen Park upgrade planned for 2015
We’re going to see more changes at Modern Woodmen Park for 2015, as the Davenport City Council approved a concourse expansion proposed by the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League). (more…)
Dayton Dragons go big with new videoboard
The Dayton Dragons (Low Class A; Midwest League) are going big with a new 2,050-square-foot, 13HD high-definition videoboard — one of the largest in Minor League Baseball — for the 2015 season at Fifth Third Field. (more…)
Beloit Snappers unveil new radio home
The Beloit Snappers (Low Class A; Midwest League) signed a broadcast deal with startup Janesville Community Radio, which will be the official station of the team for the 2015 season. (more…)
More on new Storm Chasers video display
We have some more details on the new high-def videoboard to be installed this season at Werner Park, home of the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Promotions Watch: Buffalo, Montgomery, Trenton, Joliet
A new offering for Ballpark Digest readers debuts today: We’re upping our coverage of promotions across all lines of baseball — MLB, MiLB, indy, summer collegiate, college — with the introduction of a weekly column. Today: a roundup of recent promo announcements. (more…)