After a legal battle that saw the Gastonia Honey Hunters removed from both CaroMont Health Park and the Atlantic League, we have a replacement for the 2024 season: veteran sports-management firm Zawyer Sports & Entertainment. (more…)
Archive | 2024
2023 Ballpark of the Year: Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium
After an imaginative upgrade that both allowed the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to meet Major League Baseball’s new facility standards and once again enhance the fan experience, Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium is Ballpark Digest’s 2023 Ballpark of the Year. (more…)
Final budget, public contribution to new Lookouts ballpark set
The $120-million budget and public contribution to a new Lookouts ballpark was finalized by the team, the project developer, Chattanooga and Hamilton County officials, with the public money less than originally contemplated. (more…)
Sandler, locals buy Lexington Counter Clocks, ballpark
It’s finally official: veteran MiLB operator Andy Sandler and a local investor group that includes former owner Alan Stein has purchased the Lexington Counter Clocks (Atlantic League) and its home ballpark, with the very likely return of the Lexington Legends moniker. (more…)
Aces announce $4M-plus Greater Nevada Field investment
Another team tackles new MiLB facility standards, as the Reno Aces (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) announced a $4-million-plus Greater Nevada Field investment in privately funded renovations for the 2024 season. (more…)
College Baseball Hall of Fame finally finds a home
After two decades of searching, the College Baseball Hall of Fame will finally have a home, as the Museum at Prairiefire, in Overland Park, KS, will host its inaugural physical location. (more…)
New for 2024: Greenville Yard Gnomes
The Greenville Yard Gnomes are the newest team in the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League, as Capitol Broadcasting unveils the branding for the team set to debut Friday, May 24 against the Tri-City Chili Peppers at Guy Smith Stadium. (more…)
New for 2024: Yolo High Wheelers
We have the second new Pioneer League team in California for the 2024 season, located in Yolo County: The Yolo High Wheelers, playing out of UC Davis’ 3,500-capacity Phil Swimley Field at Dobbins Stadium. (more…)
2023 Broadcaster of the Year: Alex Cohen
Our first stop on the 2023 Ballpark Digest Awards season tour: The 2023 Ballpark Digest Broadcaster of the Year is Alex Cohen, Voice of the Iowa Cubs (Triple-A; International League). (more…)
Personnel news: Québec, Omaha, Washington, Charleston, Biloxi
We have personnel news today from the Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League), Québec Capitales (Frontier League), Washington Wild Things (Frontier League), Charleston Dirty Birds (Atlantic League) and Biloxi Shuckers (Double-A; Southern League). (more…)
New downtown Waco ballpark under review
A new downtown Waco ballpark is under consideration as part of a larger development that could include a new convention center hotel–with MLB Partner Leagues and MiLB owners interested in the market. (more…)
Renovated Golden Park to host relocating Mississippi Braves
After the Columbus Council approved $50 million in bonding for a renovated Golden Park, it was announced the Mississippi Braves (Double-A; Southern League) would be relocating to the Georgia city for the 2025 season. (more…)
Mallards add Northwoods League Softball team; league to launch with four teams
The Madison Mallards are adding a Northwoods League Softball team for 2024, as the women’s summer-collegiate softball league will launch this summer in four cities. (more…)