Dick Enberg, a broadcasting legend whose career spanned decades and covered multiple sports, passed away Thursday morning at the age of 82. (more…)
Archive | At the Ballpark
Why Bowman Left BAM: Inappropriate Behavior
When Bob Bowman and MLB Advanced Media parted ways, it was presented as an amicable departure. Now, a report indicates Bowman was asked to leave by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred after years of troubling workplace behavior. (more…)
Personnel News: Vermont, Portland
We have personnel news to report from the Vermont Lake Monsters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and the Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Personnel News: Carolina, Victoria
We have personnel news to report from the Carolina Mudcats (High A; Carolina League) and the Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Personnel News: Lexington County, Greensboro
We have personnel news to report from the Lexington County Blowfish (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) and the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Personnel News: Sonoma, Reading
We have personnel news to report from the Sonoma Stompers (independent; Pacific Association) and the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
See You at the 2017 Winter Meetings!
Next week might be a little slow on Ballpark Digest, as the staff is attending the 2017 Baseball Winter Meetings at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. It’s where the baseball industry gathers, and we’ll be there. (more…)
Supreme Court Will Not Hear Miranda v. Selig
Earlier this week, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it is declining to hear Miranda v. Selig, a case concerning Minor League Baseball player wages. (more…)
Campbell’s Field Inching Closer to Demolition
Under a proposal that is currently begin discussed, Camden, NJ’s Campbell’s Field will eventually be demolished to clear the way for an athletic complex. (more…)
Intimidators Add Knapple, Severs to Front Office
The Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) are adding to their front office, as Ben Knapple and Spencer Severs are joining the organization. (more…)
Personnel News: San Rafael, Great Lakes, Bowling Green
We have personnel news to report from the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association), the Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League), and Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Hamtramck Stadium Renovation Plans Continue
Planning for the renovation of a classic ballpark continues, as city officials are lining up details for a Hamtramck Stadium restoration effort. (more…)
New Turf Installed at Tiger Stadium Site
This week, the process of laying artificial turf at the former Tiger Stadium site began, a major development for a planned youth sports facility. (more…)