The Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) are marking 30 years as the Senators with a commemorative logo and a return of an old favorite, Uncle Slam. (more…)
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York begins countdown to 10th-anniversary season
Wow, how time flies: the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) unveiled a 10th-anniversary logo as well as plans to mark the occasion in 2016. (more…)
Durham Bulls to mark DBAP 20th anniversary
Wow, how time flies: the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) are planning some big events this season to mark the 20th anniversary of Durham Bulls Athletic Park. (more…)
Asheville Tourists prepping for big 2015
With big changes to McCormick Field and a gig hosting the South Atlantic League All-Star Game, the Asheville Tourists are planning for a big 100th-year anniversary season in 2015. (more…)
Ports unveil 10th anniversary ballpark logo
Wow. It seems like yesterday Banner Island Ballpark opened, but the Stockton Ports (High Class A; California League) are marking 10 seasons there with a year-long celebration, beginning with a commemorative logo. (more…)
NY-Penn League hits huge milestone: 75th anniversary
Friday is a big day: it’s the 75th anniversary of the NY-Penn League, which launched in the 1939 season. We’re so happy to be working with the league on a history project — and here’s the first installment. Pro baseball in 1939 was a thriving industry, with some 41 affiliated leagues ranging from Class AA […]
Salem Red Sox to mark 75 years of pro baseball in city
It’s been 75 years since the Salem-Roanoke Friends began play on May 20, 1939, and the Salem Red Sox (High Class A; Carolina League) are marking the occasion with a promotional night. The “Turn Back the Clock” Night promotion will feature numerous special deals and promotions. All tickets will be lowered to $5, and certain […]
One last chance: celebrate with us!
Our 10th anniversary is just around the corner, and we want you to be part of the celebration. We’ve posted this before, but we wanted to give you one last shot to take in our anniversary party. Ballpark Digest launched on July 2, 2002, under the ballparkwatch.com name. Since then we’ve had a great time covering the fascinating world […]
Ballpark Digest turns ten, and we’re throwing a party
We’re prepping a celebration of 10 years of Ballpark Digest, and we want you to be there with us — appropriately enough, at the ballpark. Ballpark Digest launched on July 2, 2002, under the ballparkwatch.com name. Since then we’ve had a great time covering the fascinating world of ballparks and the business of baseball. It’s […]
Luke Scott: Fenway Park is a “dump”
Here’s your flamebait for the day: Tampa Bay Rays DH Luke Scott says Fenway Park is a dump, as the Boston Red Sox prepare to open their 100th year at the historic ballpark. In an interview with MLB.com, Scott wasn’t shy about expressing his opinion about the beloved ballpark, where the Rays will help launch the home season for the […]
$5 tickets on tap in Quad Cities
Another anniversary: to honor five years of Main Street Baseball ownership of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League), the team is offering $5 ducats. The offer is good for non-suite tickets to next week’s homestand. “This is our fifth year owning the team, so we wanted to do something special for […]
Saints unveil 20th-anniversary logo
The St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) today unveiled a new logo to commemorate 20 years at Midway Stadium. In a word: Train. “Our first 19 seasons in St. Paul have been amazing for so many reasons, but primarily thanks to the most passionate fans in baseball,” said Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Derek Sharrer. […]