In today’s installment, the Akron Aeros unveil a "hit for the cycle" promotion, the Fisher Cats’ Mike Murphy snares a prestigious award, and the Orange County Flyers round out their coaching staff. In today’s installment, the Akron Aeros unveil a "hit for the cycle promotion, the Fisher Cats’ Mike Murphy snares a prestigious award, and […]
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We want to see each and every one of you chatting with us on Facebook.Fans of Ballpark Digest now have a new way to communicate with the Ballpark Digest editors and with each other: the Ballpark Digest page on Facebook. It’s brand new, but we envision it as the casual lounge next to the Ballpark Digest office, […]
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 17, 2009
In today’s ballpark news, Wayne Terwillger returns for his 61st year in baseball, while Steve Shirley signs a three-year deal to stay as skipper of the Sioux Falls Canaries.In today’s ballpark news, Wayne Terwillger returns for his 61st year in baseball, while Steve Shirley signs a three-year deal to stay as skipper of the Sioux […]
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 16, 2009
In today’s ballpark news, the Trenton Thunder go all FM on us, while the Charleston RiverDogs forge ticket relationships with local hotels on "staycations," the Charlotte Knights invite noted White Sox fans Barack Obama to throw out a first pitch, and the Schaumburg Flyers announce ballpark enhancements.In today’s ballpark news, the Trenton Thunder go all […]
The week that was: Feb. 15
It was a big week for ballpark news, between the temporary defeat of a proposed Florida Marlins ballpark and the beginning of spring training. Here’s a list of the most popular stories on Ballpark Digest the past week.It was a big week for ballpark news, between the temporary defeat of a proposed Florida Marlins ballpark […]
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 12, part deux
More ballpark goodness for your daily perusal. In today’s second edition of Ballpark News, the Birmingham Barons announce staff changes, while the Williamsport Crosscutters freeze ticket prices for 2009.More ballpark goodness for your daily perusal. In today’s second edition of Ballpark News, the Birmingham Barons announce staff changes, while the Williamsport Crosscutters freeze ticket prices […]
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 12, 2009
Today’s personnel news in the baseball world: the Potomac Nationals announce additions to the front office, while the Tucson Toros add to their coaching staff. In today’s personnel news: the Potomac Nationals announce additions to the front office, while the Tucson Toros add to their coaching staff. The Potomac Nationals (High Class A; Carolina League) […]
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 11, 2009
They’re back! We’ll cover personnel changes on a regular basis. Today: the Bowing Green Hot Rods hire a director of ticket sales, while the Green Bay Bullfrogs name a new manager.They’re back! We’ll cover personnel changes on a regular basis. Today: the Bowling Green Hot Rods hire a director of ticket sales, while the Green […]
Preservationists seek plan for Civic Stadium
With the Eugene Ems likely to move to a new ballpark at the University of Oregon after this season, the future of historic Civic Stadium is in some doubt.With the Eugene Ems (short season; Northwest League) likely to move to a new ballpark at the University of Oregon after this season, the future of historic […]
The week that was: Jan. 24
The top stories this week on Ballpark Digest: the Continental Baseball League is poised to absorb most of the United League; new marks from the West Virginia Power, cost overruns in Gwinnett County, and more.Here are the top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views: CBL to potentially absorb […]
HOK Sport, HOK go separate ways
As planned, HOK Group has agreed to transfer legal ownership of HOK Sport Venue Event to leaders of that practice as of December 31, with HOK Sport Venue Event now an independent firm. As planned, HOK Group has agreed to transfer legal ownership of HOK Sport Venue Event to leaders of that practice as of […]
The week that was: Jan. 3
This week’s top stories: the Tampa Bay Rays propose a new ballpark site; memories of old ballparks; the Red Sox and Orioles continue to work on spring-training solutions; and Wrigley Field becomes the first MLB park to host NHL hockey.Here are the top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page […]
It’s the end of the year as we know it
It’s been an eventful year in the baseball world, but there’s a lot more to come in 2009 — like the openings of two new MLB parks, 11 new minor-league and college ballparks, five renovated facilities and three improved spring-training complexes. If you’re a ballpark enthusiast, you’re positively licking your chops at the abundance of […]