Ballpark Digest
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The Milwaukee Milkmen (independent; American Association) have unveiled plans for Leinenkugel’s Hop Yard, a unique space at the team’s upcoming Routine Field. ROC Ventures, developer of Routine Field and owner of the Milwaukee Milkmen, made the partnership and naming rights announcement for the venue this week. (more…)
With the opening of a new City of Baseball Museum at CHS Field, the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) extend the Minnesota capital’s rich diamond history in an entertaining ballpark space. (more…)
The effort to revive LaGrave Field and the Fort Worth Cats is moving forward, as a foundation will take over and repair the shuttered ballpark under a new lease. (more…)
The Sioux City Explorers (independent; American Association) have appointed Boyd Pitkin to the position of Director of Baseball and Stadium Operations. Pitkin will help lead the Explorers during their 27th season in Siouxland. (more…)
The St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) have made several personnel moves in their front office, including a promotion and five new hirings. (more…)
The St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) are adding a rooftop group entertainment space to CHS Field, as the team will debut the SPIRE Sun Deck next month. Located on top of the recently constructed City of Baseball Museum, the deck is named as part of an agreement that makes SPIRE the exclusive financial partner of the Saints. (more…)
After spending the past 13 seasons with the team, Shane Tritz has stepped down from his post as Vice President/General Manager of the Sioux City Explorers (independent; American Association). (more…)
The independent American Association has announced the appointment of Joshua E. Schaub as its new commissioner, effective immediately. Schaub will assume the role immediately and succeed league founder Miles Wolff, who retired at the end of 2018 after 13 seasons as Commissioner. (more…)
A trio of regional companies have struck sponsorship agreements for distinct areas of Routine Field, the upcoming home of the Milwaukee Milkmen (independent; American Association). (more…)
Putting a twist on the traditional television theme night promotion, the Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association) will offer a pop culture “Pop Up Bar” on Wednesdays. (more…)
Demolition will begin Thursday on Cardinal Stadium, the former home of the Louisville Redbirds (Class AAA; American Association). (more…)
We have personnel news to report from the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) and the Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association). (more…)
Citing unexpected costs, ROC Ventures is asking Franklin, WI to contribute an additional $5.2 million to the Ballpark Commons development project. (more…)