The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters will host the 2022 Northwoods League All-Star Game at Witter Field, the third time the ballpark has hosted the summer-collegiate league’s ASG. (more…)
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Personnel news: Altoona
Lots of new faces in the Altoona Curve (Double-A Northeast) front office, including the announcement of Nate Bowen as the new General Manager, becoming just the the sixth GM in franchise history. (more…)
Personnel news: Reading
We have some personnel news to pass along from the Reading Fightin Phils (Double-A Northeast), as the team announces two full-time hires to their front office staff. (more…)
Blue Wahoos, Pensacola extend ballpark lease for 10 more years
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Double-A South) and the city of Pensacola renewed the lease for Blue Wahoos Stadium in Community Maritime Park for 10 more years as well as two five-year options. (more…)
2022 ACC Baseball Championship returns to Charlotte
The 2022 ACC Baseball Championship returns to Charlotte, with Truist Field hosting the event on May 24-29. (more…)
Mariners to require proof of vaccination, masks during playoffs
The Seattle Mariners will require proof of vaccination at T-Mobile Park should the team make the 2021 MLB playoffs, and mandate both indoor and outdoor mask usage beginning Friday. (more…)
The Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat strikes back!
The Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat strikes back, as Mick Gillispie, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard gather to discuss the 2021 season—so far. (more…)
An unusual BPD Chat: football books
We have an unusual Ballpark Digest Chat this week: we gathered Rick Gosselin, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Tom Shanahan to chat about their August Publications football books. (more…)
Little League World Series closed to general public
Only players, families and friends, and coaches will be allowed into the 2021 Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA, as general admission has been canceled because of concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)
Beer City Bung Hammers to return tonight
The West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A Central) are bringing back the Beer City Bung Hammers tonight to celebrate Grand Rapids’ thriving craft beer culture. (more…)
Available for preorder: The Football Thesaurus, 2e
It’s time for our annual August in August book promo! We kick off the month with a second-edition release of Jesse Goldberg Strassler’s The Football Thesaurus, just in time for the 2021 football season. (more…)
2022 MLB season to launch March 31
The 2022 MLB season will launch March 31, as all 30 Major League Baseball teams will be in action on the traditional Opening Day, with divisional matchups dominating that first day of the schedule. (more…)
Schwechheimer’s legacy to be honored at August Wind Surge game
The Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A Central) will honor the late Lou Schwechheimer and his legacy in bringing affiliated baseball back to Wichita at the team’s August 27 game. (more…)