Big construction milestone today on SunTrust Park construction: the Atlanta Braves and crew formally celebrated a “topping-off” ceremony when the last — and top — beam was raised and installed in the ballpark. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2017
Tacoma Lands 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game
The Tacoma Rainiers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have officially been selected to host the 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game at Cheney Stadium. (more…)
Tacoma to Host 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game
The Tacoma Rainiers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Cheney Stadium will be selected to host the 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game, reports the Seattle Times. This news will be made official as part of a press conference in Tacoma this afternoon that will include Pacific Coast League (PCL) president Branch Rickey III and team officials. (more…)
Financial Issues Could Prevent Hartford Ballpark Opening This Season
A decision by the Hartford Stadium Authority to seek insurance money for completion of Dunkin’ Donuts Park could lead to a shutdown of construction on the beleaguered facility and push back the ballpark’s opening to 2017. (more…)
Stud Muffins Among Binghamton Name Choices
The Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) have announced six finalists for their name the team contest, which could result in the team adopting the Stud Muffins, Rumble Ponies, or another creative moniker. (more…)
Pippins to Host 2017 WCL All-Star Game
The Yakima Valley Pippins (summer collegiate; West Coast League) will host the 2017 West Coast League (WCL) All-Star Game. (more…)
New Cleburne Ballpark on Tap for 2017
With Hunt Construction hired today to build a new Cleburne (TX) ballpark, it’s possible we could see a home for the Cleburne Railroaders open in time for the 2017 season. (more…)
Yankees Pitch Steinbrenner Field Upgrades for 2017
The New York Yankees will continue spring training at Steinbrenner Field through 2046 under the terms of a ballpark renovation plan that will address physical-plant issues as well as upgrading the fan experience. (more…)
New for 2017: Frisco College Baseball Classic
A new college tournament will hit the Minor League Baseball landscape next spring, when the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) host the first Frisco College Baseball Classic. Running from March 3-5, this tournament at Dr Pepper Ballpark will feature four NCAA Division I programs: the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, University of Arizona Wildcats, University of Nebraska Cornhuskers, and Oklahoma State University Cowboys. (more…)
RiverDogs Planning Club Level Upgrade
A major upgrade is on tap for Joseph P. Reilly, Jr. Park, as the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) have announced plans to build a 6,000 square foot club level. At a price of $3 million dollars, the new indoor space—which is set to open in February 2017—will help modernize the ballpark. The Joe, […]
Preview: The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches
When The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches opens in 2017, Houston Astros and Washington Nationals fans will be exposed to the latest in high-end fan experiences — with definite nods to the state’s spring-training and architectural traditions. (more…)
Five cities bid for SEC Baseball Tournament
At least five cities have submitted bids to host the SEC Baseball Tournament in 2017 and beyond, as there’s a real chance one of the biggest events of the NCAA baseball season could end up at a Minor League Baseball ballpark. (more…)
Best of 2015: #8, Tal’s Hill
We end 2015 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #8: The Houston Astros make plans to remove Tal’s Hill from Minute Maid Park — a move eventually postponed. (more…)