New groundskeepers in Clinton and Altoona lead today’s edition of the ballpark news.New groundskeepers in Clinton and Altoona lead today’s edition of the ballpark news. The Clinton LumberKings (Low Class A; Midwest League) announced the hiring of Dan Thomas as the club’s new Stadium Manager and Head Groundskeeper. Thomas joins the organization after spending 2008 […]
Archive | The Front Office
Join Ballpark Digest at the Astros spring opener!
Spring-training games begin on Wednesday, and we’ll be there, as Kevin Reichard signs copies of The Complete Guide to Spring Training at the Astros spring opener.Spring-training games begin on Wednesday, and we’ll be there, as Kevin Reichard signs copies of The Complete Guide to Spring Training at the Astros spring opener. Reichard will be in […]
The week that was: Feb. 21
Stories about a groundbreaking promotion in Trenton and Lakewood, the opening of the new Camelback Ranch spring-training complex, and the new Minnesota Twins ballpark leads the list of the most popular articles on Ballpark Digest this week.Here are the biggest stories of the week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views: Thunder, BlueClaws break […]
Yes, Ballpark Digest is now on Twitter!
Thanks to the many requests in recent days, we’ve gone ahead and set up a Twitter account so you can follow the latest in ballpark news via the microblogging service.Thanks to the many requests in recent days, we’ve gone ahead and set up a Twitter account so you can follow the latest in ballpark news […]
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 18, 2009
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]