Ballpark Digest
The Business of Ballparks and Baseball in Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, Indy, Summer Collegiate and College
A big milestone today at the new Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Low A; Sally League) ballpark, as crews laid the final rolls of sod on the playing field ahead of the facility’s April opener. The City of Kannapolis began construction of the Sports and Entertainment Venue (SEV) in October 2018. (more…)
It’s that time of year again, as the baseball world gathers for the annual Winter Meetings, slated for San Diego on Sunday through Wednesday. We’ll be there; we hope to see you there, too. (more…)
The Short Season A Northwest League has named North Johnson its new league president, as the experienced Minor League Baseball executive will begin his new role at the start of 2020. (more…)
The Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are changing their radio broadcast team, as longtime Director of Broadcasting Mark Nasser moves into a new role and Jake Eisenberg is named Voice of the Storm Chasers. (more…)
Another ballpark-centric downtown development is now underway, as the first concrete has been poured at the future location of a new downtown Gastonia (NC) multipurpose events complex, which will feature pro baseball. (more…)
Mark Butler, the principal owner and managing partner of the Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League), died suddenly on Sunday at the age of 61. He was also a founding father and CEO of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. (more…)
Augmented reality experiences are coming to Louisville Slugger Field in 2020, the result of a new deal between the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) and Imagination Park Technologies Inc. The Bats will be among the first Triple-A teams to utilize AR for fan engagement on their iOS or Android mobile devices. (more…)
Deliberation from Pawtucket and Rhode Island officials on McCoy Stadium‘s future is on hold and will resume early next year, as the city’s decision to back a new downtown soccer stadium does not address the future of the property. (more…)
We know you’re a baseball fan. So as a baseball fan, you know the delight in giving or receiving a baseball book during the holiday season. During our Cyber Monday sale, save $3! (more…)
With media rights an increasingly important part of the pro sports landscape, Minor League Baseball is entering a new phase by partnering with Octagon on a long-term media distribution strategy. (more…)
The Portland Diamond Project has extended its option on the Terminal 2 port site, proposed as the location of a Major League Baseball ballpark, with the Port of Portland to further study potential transportation issues. (more…)
We know you’re a baseball fan. So as a baseball fan, you know the delight in giving or receiving a baseball book during the holiday season. During our Black Friday sale, save $3! (more…)
The sports industry is growing by leaps and bounds, and 2020 is the year to engage your fans on a new level of interaction, fun and new functionality, giving your team and ownership group a new reason to cheer. (more…)