We have a name and home for the new High A Carolina League team owned and operated by the Houston Astros: the Buies Creek Astros will be playing out of Jim Perry Stadium on the Campbell University campus for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. (more…)
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Astros, Fayetteville Discuss Temporary Ballparks
Since a new ballpark is still a few years away, the Houston Astros and the City of Fayetteville are vetting contenders for a temporary facility. (more…)
Fayetteville Could Begin Ballpark Construction Next Summer
Under a proposed timeline, Fayetteville will begin work on a new downtown ballpark in July 2017, allowing for a 2019 opening. (more…)
When MiLB Teams Went Back to School
One of the strongest links between college and Minor League Baseball is shared facilities, which have steadily been popping up around the baseball landscape. (more…)
Fayetteville, Astros On Path to Discuss New Ballpark
The Fayetteville (N.C.) City Council received a report on the feasibility of a new High-A Carolina League ballpark and spent last night’s meeting discussing financing and costs before voting to move forward on negotiations with the Houston Astros on a lease and potential construction contribution. (more…)
2018 Preview: Minnesota Twins, Target Field
With a sharp new social space that’s the very model of a modern sports bar and several new local food and beverage options, the Minnesota Twins unveiled upgrades to Target Field in anticipation of Thursday’s home opener. (more…)
Best of 2016: #1, Carolina/California League Shift
We end 2016 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, #1: The Carolina/California League realignment. (more…)
A natural pairing: museums at the ballpark
Baseball is a game steeped in history, and the best place to learn about baseball history — and maybe even see some being made — is at a ballpark museum. Here are our favorites. There are a lot of baseball-themed museums out there, but there’s nothing like a game-day experience that includes a large dose […]
Northern League (original)
Northern League history The original Northern League began play in 1902 as a true “independent” league, as there was no national agreement uniting the minor leagues under 1903. It played under the Northern League name through the 1905 season. In those four years, Winnipeg won pennants in 1902 and 1903, and the Duluth Dukes won […]
Archives: June 30-July 6, 2008
Archives: June 30-July 6, 2008 Oneonta Tigers sold Posted July 2, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Miles Prentice, owner of the Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) and the Midland RockHounds (Class AA; Texas League), is buying the Oneonta Tigers (short season; NY-Penn League) from longtime owner Sam Nader and the rest of the investors […]
Archives: Nov. 26-Dec. 1, 2007
Archives: Nov. 26-Dec. 1, 2007 Rays unveil plans for new ballpark Posted Nov. 29, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) The Tampa Bay Rays formally unveiled their plans for a new waterfront ballpark that could open as soon as 2012 if things go smoothly. The new ballpark, to be built on the current site of Al […]
Archives: Sept. 24-30, 2007
Archives: Sept. 24-30, 2007 DuPuy meets with Crist about new Fish ballpark, says MLB will make use of Dodgertown Posted Sept. 27, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Florida Gov. Charlie Crist met with MLB COO Bob DuPuiy to promote the state’s sports and was told Dodgertown will be preserved and the Marlins should stay in […]
Archives: Jan. 8-14, 2007
Archives: Jan. 8-14, 2007 Twins ballpark likely to sport modern look Posted Jan. 12, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) The new Minnesota Twins ballpark will sport a modern look. Now, if you’ve been following the design of the ballpark from the beginning, this shouldn’t be a surprise, as the earliest drawings from HOK Sport showed […]