2019 Copa de la Diversión Identities Unveiled
Copa de la Diversión (“Fun Cup”) is taking shape for the 2019 season, as the 72 participating teams have unveiled their alter egos for the Minor League Baseball initiative. Ranging from the “Mariachis de Nuevo México” (Albuquerque Isotopes) to the “Cascabeles de Wisconsin” (Wisconsin Timber Rattlers), teams are once again taking a unique approach with their alternate branding. […]
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities in 2019? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 1
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, as updated for 2019. (more…)
2019 Preview: Seattle Mariners, T-Mobile Park
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 campaign is around the corner. Up next: the Seattle Mariners and T-Mobile Park. (more…)
SI Yankees Announce New Food and Beverage Company
The Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are starting their own food and beverage company, which will operate all concessions and suite catering at Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George. The new food and beverage company will be fully staffed and operated by the SI Yankees, which was previously operated by Legends Hospitality. (more…)
2019 Preview: Washington Nationals, Nationals Park
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 campaign is around the corner. Leading off our series: the Washington Nationals and Nationals Park. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2019, Grapefruit League: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, spring training home of the Detroit Tigers, today was named the best Grapefruit League ballpark of 2019 in the annual Ballpark Digest Best of the Ballparks vote. (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Development Plan to be Discussed Tuesday
On Tuesday, the Wichita City Council will discuss a potential land sale that could facilitate development surrounding a new ballpark for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Saying Goodbye to Champion Stadium and Don & Charlie’s
Spring training is a time of renewals and fresh faces. But it’s also a time for goodbyes, as we bid farewell to two longtime favorites, Champion Stadium and Don & Charlie’s. (more…)
Battery Atlanta Fuels Stronger 2018 for SunTrust Park Revenues
The Battery Atlanta saw an increase in economic activity last year, providing Cobb County and the Atlanta Braves with some positive signs from the SunTrust Park project. (more…)
NBC World Series Worried it Will be Shut Out of Wichita Ballpark
National Baseball Congress World Series officials are concerned that the event will be shut out of a new Wichita ballpark, citing uncertainty over whether it will be accommodated at the facility. (more…)
Akron RubberDucks Unveil OBJ Dog
New Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is being recognized by the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) with the OBJ Dog, a new menu item at Canal Park. (more…)
Segra Stadium Ribbon Cutting Set for April 13
Details are emerging on an initial event at Segra Stadium, home of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League), as officials will stage a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 13. (more…)
Ducks Unveil 20th Anniversary Season Uniform
In honor of their milestone 20th anniversary season, the Long Island Ducks (independent; Atlantic League) will wear specialty jerseys during select home games in 2019. (more…)