The most popular news stories on Ballpark Digest in the past week, as measured by page views. The most popular news stories on Ballpark Digest in the past week, as measured by page views. Three Rays ballpark sites recommended by committee Blue Rocks unveil new logos, unis Altoona launches new branding: Curve, PA P-Nats unveil […]
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Ripken endorses Hinchliffe Stadium renovation
Hall-of-Famer Cal Ripken Jr. endorsed the renovation of the historic Paterson (N.J.) stadium. Hall-of-Famer Cal Ripken Jr. endorsed the renovation of Hinchliffe Stadium, the historic Paterson (N.J.) stadium. In a letter sent to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which is considering the addition of the 1932 facility to a list of America's Most Endangered […]
The week that was: January 23
The most popular stories on Ballpark Digest over the past week, as measured by page views. Here are the most popular stories on Ballpark Digest over the past week, as measured by page views. Ballpark Preview: Target Field, the new home of the Minnesota Twins Ed Smith renovations get swept up in anti-tax movement North […]
Al Lang Field to remain open under new deal
Al Lang Field, the former center of spring training in downtown St. Pete, will remain open as a center for college and high-school spring training. Al Lang Field, the former center of spring training in downtown St. Pete, will remain open as a center for college and high-school spring training. In one form or […]
Ballpark Notes for Jan. 20, 2010
The Charlotte Knights add six new staffers; sportscasters win awards in Wilmington and Manchester; and the Fayetteville SwampDogs add staff. Today's news roundup from baseball's front offices. The Charlotte Knights add six new staffers; sportscasters win awards in Wilmington and Manchester; and the Fayetteville SwampDogs add staff. Today's news roundup from baseball's front offices. —- […]
Ballpark Notes for Jan. 11, 2010
Today's news from baseball's front offices: the Potomac Nationals add four to the front office, while the Visalia Rawhide add six; the Pacific Coast League adds a new media manager; and the Altoona Curve adds two to the payroll.Today's news from baseball's front offices: the Potomac Nationals add four to the front office, while the […]
Committee: Don’t tear down Drillers Stadium
Before any plans are made for the Drillers Stadium ballpark site, the county should make an effort to rent out the ballpark. Before any plans are made for the Drillers Stadium ballpark site, the county should make an effort to rent out the ballpark. The Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) have already vacated their […]
City staff recommending Ottawa Stadium stay open
The former Lynx Stadium, once considered one of the best ballparks in the minors, should remain open in the short term, according to a recommendation from Ottawa city staff. Ottawa Stadium, once considered one of the best ballparks in the minors, should remain open in the short term, according to a recommendation from Ottawa city […]
Paterson moves forward on Hinchliffe Stadium renovation
Folks in New Jersey seem pretty optimistic about the prospects of renovating historic Hinchliffe Stadium, once home to the New York Black Yankees. November was a good month for Hinchliffe Stadium, the historic 77-year-old facility in Paterson, N.J. badly in need of some TLC. On Nov. 3, voters approved a nonbinding referendum by a wide, […]
Ballpark Notes for Oct. 28, 2009
Personnel news in the baseball world, as Minor League Baseball, Omaha Royals and Altoona Curve make announcements. Personnel news in the baseball world, as Minor League Baseball, Omaha Royals and Altoona Curve make announcements. — Jeff Biddle and Shanelle Slaughter have joined the Minor League Baseball staff as Director of Athletics & Marketing, Minor League […]
Hinchliffe Stadium preservation moves proceeding
The long-awaited renovation of Hinchlife Stadium, the historic Paterson (N.J.) facility where the New York Black Yankees played, may again be on as city officials push a $15-million bond plan. The long-awaited renovation of Hinchlife Stadium, the historic Paterson (N.J.) facility where the New York Black Yankees played, may again be on as city officials […]
The week that was: October 10
Here are the most popular stories of the last week on Ballpark Digest, as measured in page views. Here are the most popular stories of the last week on Ballpark Digest, as measured in page views. Five finalists for Richmond team name announced Richmond contest yields another dreadful name Future of Fort Worth Cats in […]
Ballpark Notes for Oct. 9, 2009
They're back! In today's Ballpark Notes, the Casper Ghosts announce front-office promotions, the Fort Wayne TinCaps and Quad Cities River Bandits snare more honors, and indy stalwart Hal Lanier lands in the Frontier League. They're back! In today's Ballpark Notes, the Casper Ghosts announce front-office promotions, the Fort Wayne TinCaps and Quad Cities River Bandits […]