The premise behind our newest offering is simple: one picture of an old ballpark, posted daily. Check it out. We set it up on Facebook. You can see it here. Today’s photo is from Ebbets Field in 1913, with the New York Yankees’ Ray Caldwell warming up before an exhibition game. —- Share your news […]
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P-Nats, Carolina League, Army launch pilot program to hire vets at ballpark
Interesting idea, and a natural one for a D.C.-area team: the High Class A Carolina League and the Potomac Nationals are joining the U.S. Army in launching a pilot program focused on hiring U.S. Army soldiers transitioning to civilian careers, veterans and their families, for the 2013 season. This initiative has stemmed directly from a […]
Personnel changes in Springfield, Lansing, High Desert
Andrew Buchbinder is the new Voice of the Springfield Cardinals (Class AA; Texas League), while the Lansing Lugnuts (Low Class A; Midwest League) and several other teams announced personnel changes for the 2013 season. Buchbinder comes to the Cards from the Hickory Crawdads (Low Class A; Sally League), where he spent four seasons as the […]
Laven joins Salvi Sports
Pete Laven, of late the GM of the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League), is joining Chicago-based Salvi Sports Enterprises as president. Laven was relieved of his duties at the end of the 2012 season, replaced by Paul Allen. He joins the sports organization formed by attorney Pat Salvi, which currently includes two pro teams […]
Now available: Ballpark Digest iPhone/iPad app
You’re never too far from a pro ballpark after downloading the Ballpark Digest iPhone/iPad app, now available from the Apple iTunes store for $1.99. The app lists every MLB, MiLB, independent and spring-training ballpark. Want directions to Steinbrenner Field or Busch Stadium? Dodger Stadium or Modern Woodmen Park? This map contains turn-by-turn directions, links to […]
Burk new Voice of the Hops
There will a familiar voice in the Hillsboro Hops (short season A; Northwest League) broadcast booth this season, as Rich Burk, a former Bevos broadcaster, is the team’s first play-by-play announcer. All 76 of their regular season games plus playoffs will be broadcast on Fox Sports Radio AM620 Portland. Burk brings more than two decades […]
Suchon new voice of ‘Topes
Josh Suchon is the new voice of the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), becoming the third play-by-play announcer in team history. Suchon (pronounced “sue-shawn”) was the co-host of Dodgers Talk radio show on the Dodgers Radio Network from 2008-2011 and has called Los Angeles Dodgers spring-training games on Prime Ticket television and the […]
Barons expand front office for move to new ballpark
Time to staff up with a move to a new downtown ballpark: the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) announced eight new hires in the front office. The additions to their front office staff on Monday: Don Leo, Corporate Sales Manager, Brett Oates, Group Sales Manager, Steve Bayko, Community Group Ticket Representative, Sydney Weldon, Corporate […]
Nolan Ryan on his way out in Rangers front office?
Nolan Ryan could be on his way out as CEO of the Texas Rangers after the promotions of Jon Daniels and Rick George took away much of his day-to-day responsibilities, according to reports in the Dallas-Fort Worth press. On Friday the team announced the promotions of General Manager Jon Daniels to President of Baseball Operations/General […]
Now available: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2013 / Arizona
Our latest ebook is now available for Kindle and Nook users: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2013 / Arizona. This book is both for the hardcore baseball fan – who goes to spring training to scout out their favorite team in depth – as well as the more casual fan who heads to spring […]
From mayor to manager: Bruchey new GM of Hagerstown Suns
Robert Bruchey II, who led the fight for a new downtown ballpark as mayor of Hagerstown, is now the interim general manager of the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League), replacing Bill Farley. Farley is leaving to pursue the proverbial new opportunities. “I want to thank [Bruce] Quinn and the rest of the Suns […]
PSC to manage concessions in Frisco
Earlier this week we discussed the concessions upgrades at Dr Pepper Ballpark, and now we have further info: Professional Sports Catering will manage all aspects of the food operation for the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League). You can read our earlier story here. The upgrades are in conjunction with Mandalay Baseball Properties, owner of […]
Now available: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2013 / Florida
It’s already a best-seller on Amazon.com: Over the weekend we released our latest eBook, The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2013 / Florida, which covers the best of spring training in the Grapefruit League, complete with insider tips, ballpark guides and lists of events outside the ballparks. You can buy it on Amazon here. No, […]