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…)
Busch Stadium upgrades: new videoboards, expanded WiFi
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced a series of necessary upgrades to Busch Stadium, the team’s home since 2006: new videoboards and ribbon boards, beefed-up WiFi and suite overhauls. (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 […]
Cooper Stadium redevelopment delayed
The heralded redevelopment of Cooper Stadium, former Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) home, has stalled due to some engineering and code issues, but work is expected to commence this spring. (more…)
New High Point ballpark cost could reach $24 million
The cost for a new High Point (N.C.) multipurpose venue could hit $24 million, with half of that amount financed by the city in an attempt to revitalize downtown. (more…)
Best of 2015: #1, CHS Field Opening
We begin 2016 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of 2015 on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #1: The opening of CHS Field, home of the St. Paul Saints. (more…)
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: #4, Montreal’s MLB Dreams
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, #4: Montreal fans were still passionate about a return of Major League Baseball to the city, as MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred lays out a roadmap. (more…)