Today’s BPD Broadcaster Chat Podcast: Promoting the Game
Join Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Mick Gillispie on today’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat podcast, as the two veterans discuss how MLB should promote and advertise the game, the importance of publicly talking positively about the game and more. (more…)
Kingsport, Pulaski Launch Big Apple-achian Rivalry
The Kingsport Mets and Pulaski Yankees have launched the Big Apple-achian Rivalry, bringing their take on the Mets-Yankees Subway Series to the Rookie-level Appalachian League. The rivalry will begin next Friday, July 26 when Pulaski visits Kingsport for the first of six matchups between the Yankees and Mets during the 2019 season. (more…)
Boise Ballpark Could Obtain Auditorium District Funds
Backers of a new Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) ballpark could seek auditorium district funding, as discussions over the potential funding source are underway. (more…)
Entertainment Emphasized at Eastern League All-Star Game
With the implementation of a fan experience that emphasized entertainment, the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) put together a successful Eastern League All-Star Week. (more…)
New for 2019: JustBats Field at T-Bones Stadium
The Kansas City T-Bones (independent; American Association) have struck a naming-rights deal for their playing field, unveiling the moniker JustBats Field at T-Bones Stadium. (more…)
It’s Brazos Valley vs. Traverse City in 2019 Summer Collegiate Best of the Ballparks Final
It’s Travis Field (Brazos Valley Bombers) vs. Pit Spitters Park (Traverse City Pit Spitters) in the finals of the 2019 summer-collegiate Best of the Ballparks fan vote. So go out and decide on the champion! (more…)
New for July 23: Wisconsin Rapids Gorgeous Grandmas
For their game on July 23, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) will celebrate National Gorgeous Grandma Day by taking the field as the Wisconsin Rapids Gorgeous Grandmas. (more…)
Personnel News: Round Rock, Cactus League
We have personnel news from the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and spring training’s Cactus League. (more…)
New for 2020: Western Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Plans have been announced for the Western Association of Professional Baseball Clubs (WAPB), an upcoming independent league set to begin play in June 2020. (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Netting Will Extend to Foul Poles
Protective netting will extend to the foul poles at the upcoming Wichita ballpark, set to open in 2020 for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Braves Explore Extending SunTrust Park Netting
The Atlanta Braves are exploring the potential extension of protective netting at SunTrust Park, though team officials caution that a final decision has not been made. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2019, Short Season A: Gesa Stadium
Your repeat winner in the Best of the Ballparks 2019 fan vote for Short Season-A facilities: Gesa Stadium, home of the Tri-City Dust Devils, after defeating LeLacheur Park, home of the Lowell Spinners. (more…)
A’s Howard Terminal Pitch Draws Opposition from Port Stakeholders
Some Port of Oakland stakeholders are speaking out against a proposed Oakland A’s ballpark at Howard Terminal, citing concerns over how it will affect port operations. (more…)