Thunder to Jon Stewart: Drop by our ballpark anytime
Riffing off the news II: The Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) want to entertain Jon Stewart after he retires from The Daily Show, possibly during a series against the Binghamton Mets. (more…)
Pittsfield Suns extend Wahconah Park lease
It looks like summer-collegiate ball is the right fit for historic Wahconah Park, as the Pittsfield Suns (Futures Collegiate Baseball League) extended their lease through 2017, with options through 2019. (more…)
Akron schedules “Brian Williams’ Pants-on-Fire Night”
Riffing off the news: the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) have scheduled “Brian Williams’ Pants-on-Fire Night” for April 27. (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…)
Marlins land 2017 MLB All-Star Game: report
The Miami Marlins will host the 2017 MLB All-Star Game at Marlins Park, giving the National League three straight Midsummer Classics, according to a newspaper report. (more…)
Brewers announce 2015 Miller Park upgrades
The Milwaukee Brewers announced 2015 Miller Park upgrades, including the addition of two new food stands and some upgraded concessions from Delaware North. (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…)
Hartford ballpark construction begins
With most of the paperwork completed, construction of a new New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark in downtown Hartford is poised to begin. (more…)
New for 2015: A’s O.co Coliseum displays
We have some more information on the new videoboards and LED displays to be installed by the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum for the 2015 season. (more…)
Boulders launch Cooperstown Can-Am Classic at Doubleday Field
Pro baseball is returning to Doubleday Field, as the Rockland Boulders (independent; Can-Am League) are hosting the New Jersey Jackals in the first-ever Cooperstown Can-Am Classic. (more…)
Reds unveil GABP improvements for 2015
Great American Ball Park may be a little underrated, but that perception could change after the Cincinnati Reds unveil ballpark improvements for 2015, to be showcased at the MLB All-Star Game. (more…)
A little help here!
We’re looking to add additional writers and interns to Ballpark Digest and other August Publications websites, so we’ve posted our own help-wanted ad. (more…)