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 […]
We have another BB&T Ballpark in the baseball fold, as the acquisition of Susquehanna Bank means the banking giant has naming rights to the home of the Williamsport Crosscutters (short season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
The Lowell Spinners (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Boston Red Sox have extended their player development contract (PDC) through 2018. (more…)
A new era of baseball in Boise is starting strong, as the once downtrodden Boise Hawks (short season A; Northwest League) soared to new attendance heights in 2015. At the forefront of the Hawks’ surge was a new owner in Agon Sports and Entertainment, along with a shift in sales philosophy and a change in […]
Editor’s Note: Mark Cryan, former MiLB general manager and Ballpark Digest contributing editor, embarked on an epic ballpark tour this summer, and he filed regular dispatches from the road. Today’s stop: Idaho Falls. (more…)
We continue our look at 2015 Minor League Baseball attendance with a new ranking for this year: We list teams by level, from Class AAA to rookie. (more…)
With it looking like the Camden Riversharks (independent; Atlantic League) the team on the move to New Britain Stadium in 2016, we could see an affiliated team move to Campbell’s Field in 2017 or beyond. (more…)
Some more good news on the attendance front: the Boise Hawks (short season A; Northwest League) surpassed the 2014 attendance total on Monday night. (more…)
Editor’s Note: Mark Cryan, former MiLB general manager and Ballpark Digest contributing editor, embarked on an epic ballpark tour this summer, and he filed regular dispatches from the road. Today’s stop: PK Park, Eugene Emeralds. (more…)
With Civic Stadium wiped out by a June 29 fire, the Eugene Emeralds (short season A; Northwest League) are honoring the memory of their former ballpark with a special commemorative jersey for their August 16 game. (more…)
A sad aftermath to last week’s tragic fire at Civic Stadium, former home to pro baseball in Eugene (Oregon): four boys are now facing several charges, including first-degree arson and reckless endangerment, after their first court appearance. (more…)
As one of the newest facilities in MiLB and NCAA Division I, Monongalia County Ballpark has opened to plenty of hype. After our visit, it is safe to say the recognition is warranted, as it offers a fine experience for both the Morgantown Black Bears (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and the West Virginia Mountaineers. […]
Here is why they switched from wooden grandstands to steel and concrete: Civic Stadium, former home to Class AAA and short-season A baseball in Eugene, is burning down in a two-alarm fire. (more…)
