Another player-development extension to report: the Hillsboro Hops (short season A; Northwest League) and the Arizona Diamondbacks extended their PDC through 2016. The Hops have been a Diamondbacks affiliate since 2001. “We are extremely proud of our Diamondbacks affiliation,” said Hops General Manager K.L. Wombacher. “Since our affiliation began in 2001, we’ve had 32 players […]
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Cactus League attendance up in 2014
With Cubs Park packing in the fans, Cactus League per-game attendance was up in 2014, although the total attendance was slightly down because of fewer game days. Overall, 1.68 million fans attended Cactus League games, according to Cactus League officials. That’s less than the 1.73 million fans attending Cactus League games in 2013, but there’s […]
New for 2014: The $25 D-Bat Dog
Another gutbuster is making its way to an MLB ballpark this season: The Arizona Diamondbacks will be selling the $25 D-Bat Dog, a deep-fried 18-inch corn dog delight. The Diamondbacks were already pushing the envelope in terms of high-calorie dogs at Chase Field, but the D-Bat Dog is just on this side of acceptable of […]
Diamondbacks, Dodgers prep for season opener Down Under
Sydney Cricket Ground has been transformed into a Major League Baseball venue, as the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to open the season on March 22 in Australia. Several games are on the agenda, beginning with a Thursday night (7 p.m. Sydney, 4 a.m. ET) game when the Los Angeles Dodgers take on […]
Mike Feder joins Diamondbacks
Nice hire: The Arizona Diamondbacks have hired as their Coordinator of Southern Arizona Special Projects Mike Feder, former GM of the Tucson Padres (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and more. “We have been looking to expand our presence throughout Southern Arizona and the opportunity to add Mike to the organization was a great way for […]
Spring training begins as Diamondbacks pitchers, catchers report
If you’re staring out at a yard full of snow, take heart: spring training officially began yesterday, as Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers and catchers reported to camp yesterday. Yes, we’re dealing with snow and below-average temperatures here at Ballpark Digest headquarters, with no end in sight. (Well, technically, that’s not true: We’ll be in Phoenix at […]
That first whiff of spring: batting practice
Was doing some advance scouting for spring training today in the greater Orlando area, and stumbled upon a magical sight: batting practice at Alfond Stadium, home of the Rollins College Tars, in downtown Winter Park. There’s nothing like a crack of the bat and a temperature in the 70s to make you yearn for baseball. […]
Chase Field pitched as temporary ASU gridiron; D-Backs skeptical
Arizona State University officials want to play home football games at Chase Field while Sun Devil Stadium is being renovated, but Arizona Diamondbacks President Derrick Hall is skeptical. The Sun Devil Stadium renovation is scheduled for 2015, so the Sun Devils athletic department needs to find a temporary home for football. While the logical replacement […]
Kendrick pooh-poohs Dodger Blue in Chase Field suite
Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick asked fans to remove their Los Angeles Dodgers gear while occupying a high-profile suite behind home plate at Chase Field, saying it violated ballpark guidelines. No, we’ve never heard of an MLB team prohibiting fans from wearing their team colors after spending thousands of dollars for seats. But the Diamondbacks […]
First D-Backs doubleheader ever at Chase Field set for Aug. 22
Here’s your trivia for the night: There has never been a doubleheader held at Chase Field, but the Arizona Diamondbacks plan on changing that on August 22, commemorating the occasion with some promotions. Teams don’t hold many doubleheaders these days, and with the roof at Chase Field, the Diamondbacks certainly have never seen the need. […]
AT&T Park, Marlins Park, Phoenix to hold 2013 WBC games
U.S. venues for the 2013 World Baseball Classic were announced today, with the final two rounds set for AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, with prior rounds scheduled for Miami and Phoenix. The decision to hold the semifinals and final at AT&T Park is logical: the past two classics featured final rounds at […]
Diamondbacks: We want more control over future of Chase Field
The Arizona Diamondbacks could gain greater control of Chase Field if the ballpark is transferred from the Maricopa County Stadium District to the city of Phoenix, as the team looks at major renovations down the road. The issue: the ballpark, funded with a special Maricopa County tax that expired in 1997, is controlled by the […]
Four more years for D-Backs, Aces
The Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Arizona Diamondbacks extended their player-development contract (PDC) for four more years, through 2016. The two have been affiliated for the three years the Aces have been playing in Reno, as well as 11 seasons when the franchise was located in Tucson. Here’s a look at the […]