Radio-only Blue Jays broadcasts dropped for 2021
The Toronto Blue Jays will drop radio-only broadcasts for the 2021 season, instead going for a TV-radio simulcast led by Buck Martinez, Dan Shulman and Pat Tabler. (more…)
EIR draft details benefits of new waterfront Athletics ballpark
Oakland has released a draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) covering a new waterfront Athletics ballpark, pointing out the many benefits to locating the facility at the downtown Howard Terminal port site. (more…)
Truist Field to host 2021 ACC Baseball Championship
Truist Field, home of the Charlotte Knights (Triple-A East), will host the 2021 ACC Baseball Championship on May 25-30, making up for the cancelation of the 2020 tournament. (more…)
Massachusetts OKs ballpark fans for 2021 season
The Boston Red Sox and the Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A East) have been cleared by Gov. Charlie Baker to host a limited number of fans for the 2021 season, as the teams implement COVID-19 mitigation plans. (more…)
Changes on tap for Gary’s U.S. Steel Yard
As part of planned capital spending on ballpark maintenance, a new berm and a new playing field are on tap for U.S. Steel Yard, home of the Gary-SouthShore RailCats (American Association). (more…)
New for 2021: BayCare Ballpark
We have a new name for the spring home of the Philadelphia Phillies and regular-season home of the Clearwater Threshers (Low A Southeast): BayCare Ballpark. (more…)
Vermont Lake Monsters sold, will join Futures League
After being bumped from the new 120-team MiLB lineup, the Vermont Lake Monsters have been sold to a group led by Chris English and will move to the summer-collegiate Futures League. (more…)
MiLB teams navigate Opening Day waters
With the Triple-A MiLB season set to open April 6, teams are prepping COVID-19 mitigation plans and working with local health officials on strategies to allow a limited number of fans in the ballpark. (more…)
New naming-rights deal on tap in Williamsport
The naming rights to Bowman Field, home of the Williamsport Crosscutters (MLB Draft League), are back on the market after an existing deal with BB&T Bank expired. (more…)
Northwoods League embraces sports/fantasy betting for 2021
We’re entering some uncharted territory here, as the summer-collegiate Northwoods League is lobbying for approval on legal, regulated sports/fantasy wagering in multiple Midwestern states. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for February 24, 2021
Voice of the Birmingham Barons Curt Bloom and author Mark McCarter join Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat to discuss the distinguished history of the Southern League. (more…)
West Virginia Power joins Atlantic League
We have another former MiLB team going independent, as the West Virginia Power transitions from the Low-A Sally League to the Atlantic League. (more…)
Tales from The Baseball Thesaurus: Strikeouts
Our newest podcast: A strikeout is a core part of the game, one to inspire a slew of colorful terms and descriptive phrases, as related by Jesse Goldberg-Strassler in the debut Tales from the Baseball Thesaurus podcast. (more…)