For their game on July 23, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) will celebrate National Gorgeous Grandma Day by taking the field as the Wisconsin Rapids Gorgeous Grandmas. (more…)
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Personnel News: Round Rock, Cactus League
We have personnel news from the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and spring training’s Cactus League. (more…)
New for 2020: Western Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Plans have been announced for the Western Association of Professional Baseball Clubs (WAPB), an upcoming independent league set to begin play in June 2020. (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Netting Will Extend to Foul Poles
Protective netting will extend to the foul poles at the upcoming Wichita ballpark, set to open in 2020 for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2019, Short Season A: Gesa Stadium
Your repeat winner in the Best of the Ballparks 2019 fan vote for Short Season-A facilities: Gesa Stadium, home of the Tri-City Dust Devils, after defeating LeLacheur Park, home of the Lowell Spinners. (more…)
Grizzlies to Extend Chukchansi Park Netting in 2020
The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will extend protective netting to the foul poles at Chukchansi Park, with the project to be completed for the 2020 season. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2019, Rookie Level: Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park
Your winner in the Best of the Ballparks 2019 fan vote for Rookie-level facilities: Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park, home of the Pulaski Yankees, over Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark, home of the Elizabethton Twins. (more…)
Today’s BPD Broadcaster Chat Podcast: ASG Calls, Votto, Decker and More!
Join Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Mick Gillispie on today’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat podcast, as the two veterans discuss calling an All-Star Game, Joey Votto and his father, Cody Decker and Kangaroo Court fines. (more…)
Atlantic League, MLB Unveil Second-Half Rule Changes
The partnership between the Atlantic League and Major League Baseball is yielding four additional experimental playing rules that will be implemented in the Atlantic League’s second half. The list of changes is as follows: (more…)
Eastern League All-Star Game Draws Over 9,500 Fans
Hosted by the Richmond Flying Squirrels at The Diamond, Wednesday’s Eastern League All-Star Game drew 9,560 fans, the most in the Eastern League All-Star Game’s recorded history. (more…)
Rome Lands 2020 South Atlantic League All-Star Game
The 2020 South Atlantic League All-Star Game will be played at State Mutual Stadium, home of the Rome Braves, on Tuesday, June 23. Specific events surrounding the vast celebration along with specific dates and times will be announced at a later date. (more…)
Globe Life Field to Feature Daktronics’ Show Control System
When it opens for the Texas Rangers in 2020, Globe Life Field will be equipped with Daktronics’ Show Control System featuring new Live Clips and Camino technology. Also, all of the ballpark’s LED displays will be HDR capable. (more…)
Fireflies to Welcome One-Millionth Fan at Segra Park
An attendance milestone is on tap for the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) this week, as the team will welcome Segra Park‘s one-millionth fan on either Thursday, July 11 or Friday, July 12. One fan in attendance will have the chance to win $1 million dollars that evening. (more…)