To improve sustainability at Petco Park, the San Diego Padres have partnered with Qualcomm Intelligent Solutions and OSIsoft on an intelligence system. This installation is aimed to provide the Padres with state-of-the-art resources to monitor utilities and analyze ways to increase efficiency. (more…)
Archive | At the Ballpark
Miss Babe Ruth to Finish Season as ‘Hoppers Bat Dog
An injury to Miss Lou Lou Gehrig is forcing Miss Babe Ruth to fill in as K-9 Bat and Ball Dog for the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) for the remainder of the 2016 season. (more…)
MiLB Diversity Efforts Yield First-Ever FIELD Program
Here’s the latest from the Minor League Baseball Diversity Initiative: 25 diverse college students from around the country participated in the first annual FIELD (Fostering Inclusion through Education and Leadership Development) Program. (more…)
PAL, Neighborhood Spar Over Use of Old Tiger Stadium Site
Work on a new sports facility is continuing apace at the old Tiger Stadium site in Detroit, but the Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) and area residents are sparring over exactly how the playing field will be used. (more…)
Another Act for Olympic Stadium
Once dismissed as an eyesore and a financial mishap, Olympic Stadium is suddenly a beloved venue for many in Montreal. (more…)
Dodgers, MLB Invest in Xperiel
A startup has received backing from the Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball, as Xperiel has confirmed that the two organizations have invested in the company. (more…)
Heller Plots Future in Lowell
Just months after purchasing the team, Dave Heller is ingratiating himself to the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and their fans. (more…)
Disney Purchases Stake in BamTech
A move that has looked inevitable for some time is now complete, as Disney has purchased a stake in BamTech, a streaming company launched by Major League Baseball. (more…)
Comcast Rolls Out Ethernet Lines at SunTrust Park
In a significant development for ballpark technology, Comcast will install state-of-the-art Ethernet lines at SunTrust Park, the future home of the Atlanta Braves. (more…)
Boomers Make Offer to Tim Tebow
Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow is reportedly changing sports, and he already has an offer from the Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League). (more…)
Elsewhere on August Publications
Here’s a reminder that we do more than just Ballpark Digest here at August Publications — check out our other websites and social-media feeds! (more…)
The Re-Creation Game Returns
One of the more unique broadcasting events in the minors returns tonight, as Jesse Goldberg-Strassler will call his annual re-creation game. (more…)
Baseball, Softball Added to 2020 Olympics
In a major win for the proponents of both sports, baseball and softball will return to the Oympics in 2020. (more…)