This is a move that’s probably overdue: longtime league employee Steve Tahsler is the new Commissioner of the Frontier League, replacing Eric Krupa, who stepped down in July to join Ryan Sanders Baseball and RS3 Sports as COO. (more…)
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New for 2024: Lee Health Sports Complex
Another naming-rights deal to pass along: the Minnesota Twins spring-training camp in Fort Myers has a new moniker, as a deal with Lee Health will yield new branding of Lee Health Sports Complex in 2024. (more…)
New for 2024: Blue Cross Park
We have a new naming-rights deal for the home of the Winnipeg Goldeyes (American Association): Blue Cross Park, part of a 10-year deal with Manitoba Blue Cross. (more…)
Piney Woods team in inaugural Mid America League lineup
We’ll see a Piney Woods team in the inaugural summer-collegiate Mid America League lineup, with the team playing out of White Oak’s White Oak Baseball Stadium in East Texas. (more…)
Northwoods League adds Royal Oak Leprechauns for 2024
We have another addition to the Northwoods League for 2024, as the Royal Oak Leprechauns from the Detroit area join the summer-collegiate circuit after departing the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. (more…)
First two Mid America League markets unveiled
We have details on the first two Mid America League markets as the summer-collegiate circuit preps to launch operations in 2024: Sherman and Abilene, Texas. (more…)
New for 2024: Mid America League
We have a new summer-collegiate league planned for 2024, as National Sports Services is launching the Mid America League with a planned six teams located in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana. (more…)
Brockton to host pro, summer-collegiate teams in 2024
A new MLB Partner League team in the Frontier League will begin play in 2024, with the unnamed team set to join the Brockton Rox (summer collegiate; Futures League) on the schedule at Campanelli Stadium. (more…)
Two new Prospect League teams on tap for 2024
Prepping for 2024, pt. 1: The Prospect League is welcoming two new teams to the summer-collegiate circuit next season, the Dubois County Bombers (Huntingburg, Ind.) and the Full Count Rhythm (Hendersonville, Tenn.). (more…)
Deadline looms for 2023 Ballpark Digest Awards nominations
As we approach September 15, a big deadline is near: We’re seeking nominations for the 2023 Ballpark Digest Awards, and the deadline is Friday, end of business day. (more…)
Attendance news from Portland, Beloit, Schaumburg
As we approach the end of the regular season, we expect to see lots of news about 2023 attendance records going down and milestones being met. Today we have news from the Portland Sea Dogs (Double-A; Eastern League), Beloit Sky Carp (High-A; Midwest League) and Schaumburg Boomers (Frontier League). (more…)
Announcing the 2023 Ballpark Digest Atlantic League Mid-Season All-Stars
We’re delighted to once again bring you first-half honors in partnership with the Atlantic League, as we announce the 2023 Ballpark Digest Mid-Season All-Star team, made up of 16 players and two managers from the circuit’s 10-team North and South Divisions. (more…)
Eric Krupa new COO of Ryan Sanders Baseball, RS3 Sports
Industry veteran Eric Krupa is the new chief operating officer of Ryan Sanders Baseball and RS3 Sports, owner of the Round Rock Express (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) and the San Antonio Missions (Double-A; Texas League). (more…)