2021 MiLB Broadcaster of the Year: Sam Levitt, Amarillo Sod Poodles
The awarding of Ballpark Digest’s Broadcaster of the Year is a highly competitive honor, one that takes into account the skill, diligence and innovation that a broadcaster shows both on and off the airwaves. The 2021 Ballpark Digest Awards choice for Broadcaster of the Year is someone who exemplifies this balance: the Voice of the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Double-A Central), Sam Levitt. […]
A’s succeed in launching bidding war in Las Vegas
With team ownership making an offer on a Strip property and Howard Hughes Corp. officials willing to discuss free land for a Summerlin facility, it appears the Oakland Athletics have succeeded in launching a bidding war for a new Las Vegas ballpark. (more…)
I-Cubs, Des Moines map Principal Park updates
The Iowa Cubs (Triple-A East) and the city of Des Moines are mapping out improvements to Principal Park that will both meet MLB’s MiLB facility standards and eventually provide the ballpark with a sorely needed upgrade in fan amenities. (more…)
MLB unveils MiLB player housing policies
After announcing last month that teams would be picking up MiLB player housing costs, MLB unveiled a new housing policy to provide players with furnished housing accommodations. (more…)
Police to oversee remaining Generals tenure in Jackson ballpark
Things probably did not need to escalate to this point, but a Jackson police officer will be stationed daily at The Ballpark at Jackson to make sure the final days of the Jackson Generals tenancy goes smoothly. (more…)
York’s Arch Nemesis undergoes facelift
Billed as the tallest wall in professional baseball, PeoplesBank Park’s left-field Arch Nemesis is undergoing a renovation for the 2022 York Revolution (Atlantic League) season. (more…)
Days of future past for new IronBirds logos
We have a new look for Ace the Jet more in line with his original 2002 look, as the Aberdeen IronBirds mark their 20th season with a logo and branding makeover. (more…)
Midland RockHounds update look for 50th anniversary season
Another in a series of rebranding to report: The Midland RockHounds (Double-A Central) unveiled new logos for the team’s 50th anniversary season while updating iconic mascot Rocky. (more…)
2021 Best New Food and Beverage: Beloit Sky Carp
Teams perpetually look for new ways to bring fans to the ballpark, and that includes creative food offerings. Successfully launching those new food and beverage efforts in the COVID era while moving into a new ballpark makes the Beloit Sky Carp (High-A Central) 2021 Ballpark Digest Awards winner for Best New Food and Beverage. (more…)
Hot Rods unveil updated look for 2022
The Bowling Green Hot Rods (High-A East) unveiled new logos and uniforms for the 2022 season, the third set of logos since the team’s 2009 inaugural season. (more…)
Cleveland officially transitions to Guardians Friday
Though we’ve already seen some rebranding efforts, such as a major change to the Progressive Field scoreboard, the Cleveland Indians will officially transition to the Cleveland Guardians tomorrow, Nov. 19. (more…)
Northern League adds new Crown Point team for 2022
The newest iteration of the Northern League–the former Midwest Collegiate League–is adding a new Crown Point (IN) team for the 2022 season. (more…)
RoughRiders add outfield deck sponsorship to Riders Field
Here’s a nice piece of new sponsorship news for the Frisco RoughRiders (Double-A Central): The former Diamond Deck at Riders Field will be known as the InTouch Home Run Terrace. (more…)