The Johnson City Cardinals (Rookie; Appalachian League) have set a new franchise single-season attendance record, doing so for the fourth straight season. On August 21st, the Cardinals welcomed their 69,632nd fan to TVA Credit Union Ballpark for the contest against the Elizabethton Twins. (more…)
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…)
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…)
With Independence Day weekend approaching, Minor League Baseball has unveiled Fourth of July specialty caps that will be worn beginning Wednesday in select markets. Players, coaches, and umpires in MiLB’s U.S.-based teams will take the field in specialty caps to celebrate the Independence Day weekend. (more…)
What do you do when you want to add new features to a ballpark with an extremely limited footprint? You change the rules and extend the ballpark boundaries to encompass a nearby plaza, as the Minnesota Twins did this season at Target Field. (more…)
The Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League) and DuPage Medical Group have struck a multi-year partnership that includes naming rights to the newly minted DuPage Medical Group Field. (more…)
With the opening of Segra Stadium, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League) and team owner Houston Astros aim to honor the area’s rich military history—and at the same time help create a modern experience, both inside and around the ballpark. (more…)
The Jamestown Jammers (summer collegiate; Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League) are set to return to action in 2020, with local ownership taking over the club. (more…)
The Atlantic League’s 2019 season is getting underway, and the year is one that will be marked by several interesting developments around the circuit. (more…)
As part of a partnership with Triple-A Baseball, Ephesus Sports Lighting has been named the title partner of the 2019 Triple-A National Championship Game. The Triple-A National Championship Game Presented by Ephesus Sports Lighting is slated for Tuesday, September 17 at AutoZone Park, home of the Memphis Redbirds (Pacific Coast League). (more…)
There are signs of continued growth for the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League), who have built a strong following at Dunkin’ Donuts Park over the past two seasons and welcomed over 6,800 fans to Thursday’s home opener. (more…)
With an enthusiastic over-capacity crowd on hand to cheer every move, the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) opened Hodgetown Monday night with an extra-innings loss—but the crowd surely went home happy. (more…)
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 season is underway. Up next: the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field. (more…)
