We Want Your Input: 2018 Ballpark Digest Awards
We’ve already received many submissions, but we want to see your nominations for the annual Ballpark Digest Awards for the 2018 season, as we’re in the midst of mapping out this year’s slate. (more…)
Dude! RoughRiders Set Attendance Mark, With 12K+ In the House
Fueled by a one-of-a-kind live ballpark appearance from Dude Perfect, the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) set a new single-game attendance record Friday night by welcoming 12,067 fans to Dr Pepper Ballpark. (more…)
Storm Chasers, Royals Extend Player Development Contract
In a move that surprises no one, the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Kansas City Royals extended their player development contract through the 2020 season. (more…)
Rangers Release New Globe Life Field Renderings
The Texas Rangers have released new renderings of the upcoming Globe Life Field, showing how the ballpark will tie into the Texas Live! development. (more…)
PawSox Still Ironing Out Pawtucket Ballpark Plans With City
With no commitment from the team in place, discussions between the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and Pawtucket over a proposed downtown ballpark are still unfolding. (more…)
Joliet Slammers Push For Finalized 2019 Lease
Faced with a mid-September deadline to make plans for 2019, the Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League) are calling on the city to finalize a lease by the end of August. (more…)
Personnel News: West Michigan, Charleston
We have personnel news to pass along from the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) and the Charleston Riverdogs (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Braves to Top Off New Spring Training Facility Friday
The Atlanta Braves will celebrate a milestone on Friday morning, whey they host a topping off ceremony at their upcoming spring training complex in North Port, FL. (more…)
Venus Williams to Make Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Appearance
Fresh off her historic Wimbledon run, tennis star Venus Williams will be meeting fans at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on July 27 to promote her interior-design firm, V*Starr Interiors, which oversaw the ballpark’s suite renovations. (more…)
How Much Will Rays Pitch in For Ybor City Ballpark?
The Tampa Bay Rays appear ready to contribute more than $150 million to a new ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City, but the exact financials remain unknown. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2018: Summer Collegiate, Finals
It’s the final round in the 2018 Best of the Ballparks fan vote, as we ask you to weigh in on your favorite summer-collegiate facility. This competition has surpassed our expectations, and we’d be honored if you’d participate one last time. (more…)
Prince William County to Explore Replacement for P-Nats
With the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) pursuing a new Fredericksburg ballpark, Prince William County officials will explore options for filling the team’s Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium. (more…)
Future MLB All-Star Game Sites: 2019 and Beyond
With the 2018 All-Star Game in the books, Major League Baseball can look ahead to the ballparks that are scheduled to host the game in 2019 and beyond. A pair of sites have already been confirmed, while a set group of ballparks appears to be emerging as contenders for future contests. (more…)