The Diamond is your winner in 2022 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote
What was a close vote turned into a runaway, as fans chose The Diamond, home of the Lake Elsinore Storm (California League), winner in the 2022 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks vote. (more…)
Down to the wire in 2022 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks vote
It’s the final day of voting in the 2022 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks vote, with Atrium Health Ballpark (Kannapolis Cannon Ballers) vs. The Diamond (Lake Elsinore Storm). Voting ends at midnight Central! (more…)
PNC Park chosen by fans in 2022 Best of the Ballparks vote
By a relatively close margin, fans chose PNC Park over Wrigley Field in the 2022 MLB Best of the Ballparks vote, as the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates remains undefeated in the annual competition. (more…)
MLB, MiLB players reach minimum-wage pay settlement
As we predicted, Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball players settled their differences after a California judge ruled MiLB players are year-round employees subject to minimum-wage laws. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Podcast: Eric Shuffler, Staten Island FerryHawks
Eric Shuffler, president of the Staten Island FerryHawks (Atlantic League), joins Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard to discuss the creation of the team, the work in reviving the team’s scenic waterfront ballpark, and how it will offer more than just baseball as a community center. (more…)
Permanent ballpark pitched for Field of Dreams site
Travel Dubuque and a new nonprofit are pitching a permanent 3,000-seat, $50-million ballpark as part of Dyersville’s Field of Dreams site, in addition to the $80-million expansion already planned for the iconic Iowa film location. (more…)
MLB London games scheduled through 2026
A agreement between various United Kingdom baseball groups and Major League Baseball will ensure MLB London games annually through 2026. (more…)
It’s Kannapolis vs. Lake Elsinore in 2022 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks finals
It’s Atrium Health Ballpark (Kannapolis Cannon Ballers) vs. The Diamond (Lake Elsinore Storm) in the finals of the 2022 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)
Bats–real ones–complicate Fair Grounds Field demolition
As Shreveport moves forward on Fair Grounds Field demolition, costs to take down the dilapidated ballpark are higher because state law requires protection of a protected bat species infesting the facility. (more…)
Trashed Intimidators Stadium set to come down
A trashed Intimidators Stadium is set to be demolished in coming weeks after an investor closes on the former home of the Kannapolis Intimidators and Piedmont Boll Weevils (Low A; Sally League) before the end of the month. (more…)
2022 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote down to Final Four
All three leagues are represented in the 2022 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote, as participation from readers keeps rising. We have two great matchups in this round, so vote! (more…)
Staten Island FerryHawks debut at renovated ballpark
Pro baseball is back in Staten Island, as the Atlantic League’s Staten Island FerryHawks made their home debut at the renovated SIUH Community Park. (more…)
Las Vegas lands revamped Triple-A Triple Championship Weekend
Las Vegas Ballpark and the Las Vegas Aviators (Pacific Coast League) will host the inaugural Triple-A Triple Championship Weekend Sept. 30–Oct. 2, 2022, as Minor League Baseball unveils a new playoff format. (more…)