The Brevard County Manatees hope to make their displeasure regarding the BP oil spill by changing the name of team batting practice. The Brevard County Manatees (High Class A; Florida State League) hope to make their displeasure regarding the BP oil spill by changing the name of team batting practice. “As an organization we feel […]
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New for 2011: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
The new spring-training facility for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies has a name. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) and their partners, the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies, announced today that their new Spring Training facility will be called Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. The new complex is located at 7555 […]
Planning for the Rickwood Classic
Yes, we'll be at this year's Rickwood Classic, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Birmingham's Rickwood Field. It should be a great time, weather permitting. Want to meet? Here's how. Yes, we'll be at this year's Rickwood Classic, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Birmingham's Rickwood Field. It should be a great time, weather permitting. Want to […]
Promotions Watch: Lots of iPad love in the Hudson Valley
For every silly action taken by a Major League Baseball team, there's usually an equally silly promotion from a Minor League Baseball team. A ban on iPads in Yankee Stadium is leading to a welcoming of iPad users in Hudson Valley, complete with free admission and a designated area for tweeting. For every silly action […]
Columbus grapples with future of Cooper Stadium
The fate of the former home of the Columbus Clippers is under debate, as community groups oppose a plan to convert the ballpark into a racetrack. The fate of Cooper Stadium, the former home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) is under debate, as community groups oppose a plan to convert the ballpark […]
Promotions Watch: Everything but the kitchen sink in Bowling Green
It's reminiscent of Semi Pro's Mega Bowl: the Bowling Green Hot Rods are throwing everything but the kitchen sink into a Super-Mega-Prize-A-Thon this Sunday. How can you not love a Super-Mega-Prize-A-Thon? It's reminiscent of Semi Pro's Mega Bowl: the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) are throwing everything but the kitchen sink […]
Promotions Watch: Meaty promotions in Altoona, Reading
Earlier this month the Reading Phillies brought back a popular promotion: a SPAM-carving contest. Upping the ante, the Altoona Curve are performing some unspeakable acts with luncheon meat this Wednesday, as the team's "Livin' La Vida Lunchmeat" is unveiled to a largely unsuspecting world, complete with a soundtrack of recorded tunes from Meat Loaf. What […]
The week that was: May 16
The most popular stories on Ballpark Digest in the past week, as measured by page views. The most popular stories on Ballpark Digest in the past week, as measured by page views. Ballpark Visit: Community Field, the home of the Burlington Bees Ballpark Visit: Alliant Energy Field, the home of the Clinton LumberKings Schaumburg Flyers […]
Promotions Watch: Spikes to play “what-if” game this season
The State College Spikes will bring back some of the proposed team nicknames — like the Coalys and the Haymakers — and ask fans to choose a team name other than Spikes, culminating in an August game where the team will take the field with the alternative moniker. Can you imagine marketing a name like […]
The week that was: May 8
Here are the most popular stories on Ballpark Digest in the past week, as measured by page views. Here are the most popular stories on Ballpark Digest in the past week, as measured by page views. Portland Bevos update: Tucson-bound? Millar returns to Saints Crist cold-shoulders Crabs; Crabs counter with mascot candidacy Topeka, Ventura Sports […]
Preservation group receives grant for Hinchliffe Stadium reno study
The reclamation of Hinchliffe Stadium will be aided by a grant to study the condition of the facility and map out a renovation plan. The reclamation of Hinchliffe Stadium, the former home of the New York Black Yankees, will be aided by a grant to study the condition of the facility and map out a […]
Promotions Watch: Hot Rods make right bet on Kentucky Derby
The Bowling Green Hot Rods tied a promotion for season tickets on the winner of the Kentucky Derby — and damned if the horse, Super Saver, didn't win. The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) tied a promotion for season tickets on the winner of the Kentucky Derby — and damned if […]
Promotions Watch: Teams explore social media to bring more fans to the ballpark
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats and the Cleveland Indians explore the use of social media to bring fans to the ballpark and build brand awareness — but it remains to be seen how effective these tools can be on a consistent basis. Social media is already changing the way we communicate, but the field is […]