Best Ballpark Improvement Over $1 Million: GCU Ballpark
On a college campus committed to top-notch facilities, it’s no surprise that a renovated ballpark should shine. With a fan-friendly design that also recognizes the program’s rich history, GCU Ballpark, home of the Grand Canyon University Antelopes, is our choice for the Best Ballpark Improvement Over $1 Million in the 2018 Ballpark Digest Awards. (more…)
Personnel News: Hudson Valley, Myrtle Beach
We have personnel news to report from the Hudson Valley Renegades (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Northwoods League to Field 22 Teams in 2019
The summer-collegiate Northwoods League will expand to 22 teams and realign divisions in 2019, as was confirmed by Friday’s announcement of next season’s schedule. (more…)
Renegades Dutchess Stadium Extension in Limbo
A proposed Dutchess Stadium extension for the Hudson Valley Renegades (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) stalled this week, as Dutchess County officials voted against a resolution that included $2.4 million in ballpark repairs. (more…)
New Nashville Sounds Logos, Branding Unveiled
New Nashville Sounds logos, marks and branding were unveiled tonight, as the team instituted a classic look while borrowing elements from the Tennessee state flag and other local musical influences. (more…)
Miami Marlins Unveil New Logos, Colors
The Miami Marlins have made a major overhaul to their branding, as they have unveiled a new color scheme and logos. (more…)
Best Renovation (MiLB/College): Franklin Rogers Park, Mankato MoonDogs
Many ballpark renovations are driven by necessity, while others are projects of passion. In the case of upgrades to Franklin Rogers Park, home of the Northwoods League’s Mankato Moondogs, both factors were in play, leading to the 2018 Ballpark Digest Award for Best Renovation (MiLB/College). (more…)
Chihuahuas Unveil Alternate Looks for 2019
On Thursday, the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) unveiled a variety of new alternate logos and jerseys for the 2019 season. (more…)
MLB, Fox Sports Ink Multi-Year Rights Agreement
Major League Baseball and Fox Sports have announced a mutli-year rights agreement, allowing Fox Sports to be home to the league’s marquee events for the next decade. The multi-year, multiplatform rights agreement expands the network’s television, digital and Spanish-language rights. (more…)
Wrigley Field Seats to be Renumbered
As part of the ballpark’s next round of renovations, the Chicago Cubs will renumber the seats at Wrigley Field. (more…)
New for 2019: Green Bay Booyah
We have (probably) the first team in baseball to be named after a stew on a full-time basis, as the Green Bay Booyah (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) name replaces the Bullfrogs as the team’s moniker. (more…)
Personnel News: Vermont, York
We have personnel news to report from the Vermont Lake Monsters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
2018 Organization of the Year: Elmore Sports Group
By laying the groundwork for an unprecedented series of franchise shifts, Elmore Sports Group had a productive 2018. That process, combined with the collective success of its portfolio of teams, makes it our 2018 Organization of the Year in the annual Ballpark Digest Awards. (more…)