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…)
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…)
Bowling Green Ballpark Upgrades Unveiled
Bowling Green Ballpark will see major changes next season, as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) have announced more than $2 million in upgrades. The upgrades, announced in conjunction with the Warren County Downtown Economic Development Authority, are slated to be completed by April 6, 2019. (more…)
New Fredericksburg Ballpark Deal Approved
Fredericksburg, VA officials approved a new ballpark deal on Tuesday, clearing the way for the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) to arrive in the city as soon as 2020. (more…)
New Marlins Park Social Spaces Unveiled
Marlins Park will debut two new social spaces in 2019, including the Center Field Zone and SRO (Standing Room Only) Social Section. The Miami Marlins unveiled plans for the areas on Tuesday. (more…)
New for 2019: Amarillo Sod Poodles
The Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) will take the field beginning in 2019, as branding for Amarillo’s new club was announced on Tuesday. (more…)
Revisiting 1969 Expansion: Municipal Stadium
The year 1969 was a big one in Major League Baseball, as four expansion teams were added to the mix. This month we’re looking back at the four expansion ballparks. Last week it was the original San Diego Stadium. This week we look at the only one of the four to have previously hosted Major […]
Rumble Ponies Announce NYSEG Stadium Upgrades, Extend Lease
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies (Class AA; Eastern League) have announced $5.1 million worth of NYSEG Stadium upgrades for 2019, and exercised an option to extend their lease through 2026. In addition, the team has extended its player development contract with the New York Mets through 2022. (more…)
Camden Yards Public Wi-Fi Being Explored
Public Wi-Fi could be available at future Baltimore Orioles games, as the owner of Oriole Park at Camden Yards approved a letter of intent to begin negotiations over Wi-Fi. (more…)
Safeco Field Signage Comes Down
Safeco Field signage was removed from the ballpark’s roof on Friday, as the original naming-rights deal for the home of the Seattle Mariners has expired. (more…)
Bowling Green Ballpark Upgrades on Tap
Under new ownership, the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) are planning to make several improvements to Bowling Green Ballpark. (more…)
A’s: We’re on Track to Announce New Ballpark Plan by Year’s End
As they continue their push for a new ballpark, the Oakland A’s say they are on track to announce a plan by the end of this year. (more…)