Guaranteed Rate Field Extended Netting Debuts
On Monday, the Chicago White Sox played their first home game since the installation of extended protective netting at Guaranteed Rate Field that runs to the foul poles. (more…)
Brewers Unveil New Miller Park Bag Policy for 2020
As part of a policy that will take effect at the start of the 2020 season, the Milwaukee Brewers will no longer allow multi-compartment bags into Miller Park. (more…)
Atlantic League To Continue Robo-Ump Experiment for Rest of 2019 Season
The independent Atlantic League will continue its use of automated ball-strike technology, first used in the league’s All-Star Game earlier this month, for the rest of the regular season. (more…)
$100M Dodger Stadium Renovation Set for 2020
Prior to the 2020 season, Dodger Stadium will receive $100 million in renovations, highlighted by a new center field plaza and upgrades to the outfield pavilions. (more…)
Expect Extended Netting Conversation to Continue
In recent weeks, a wave of extended netting announcements has had interesting implications on professional baseball, and more changes could be in store before the 2020 season. (more…)
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…)