The MountainStar Sports Group Foundation–on behalf of the El Paso Chihuahuas Foundation, El Paso Locomotive FC Foundation, the Foster Family Foundation, and Hunt Family Foundation–has announced a total $150,000 donation to the two victims’ relief funds to support those affected by Saturday’s tragic mass shooting in El Paso. (more…)
A deadline of August 14 for nominations for the annual Ballpark Digest Awards, covering the 2019 season, is just one week away. And we want to hear from you! (more…)
In a move that is being attributed to a typo, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) will play as the IronPugs on August 19. Due to a simple spelling mistake by IronPigs President and General Manager, Kurt Landes – the team will become the IronPugs for one day. (more…)
On August 30, the Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will play as the Iowa Caucuses, taking the field in a uniform that includes a specialty jersey and cap. The I-Cubs will face the Memphis Redbirds for a 7:08 p.m. first pitch. (more…)
The York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) have announced that Blu, a six-month-old Siberian Husky, will succeed the retiring Boomer as team dog at the conclusion of the 2019 season. Fans will get their first chance to meet the incoming four-legged ambassador of Revs Time on Sunday, August 18. (more…)
Yes, it’s time to begin your spring training 2020 travel planning, and we’re here to help. The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2020 / Florida is now available for preorder, with immediate download available! (more…)
A deadline of August 14 is approaching for nominations for the annual Ballpark Digest Awards, covering the 2019 season. And we want to hear from you! (more…)
After more than four decades in baseball, North Shore Navigators (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League) general manager Bill Terlecky has announced that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2019 season. (more…)
In a nod to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) will wear 1970’s-inspired jerseys during their home game on Wednesday, August 21. (more…)
The Short Season A New York-Penn League has unveiled its 2019 Hall of Fame Class, featuring four new inductees. (more…)
An upcoming social premium space at Victory Field will be known as the Elements Financial Club, the result of a naming-rights deal between the Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League) and Elements Financial. (more…)
A new request for proposals (RFP) has been released for professional event operators to coordinate and manage events at Richmond County Bank Ballpark, home of the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are planning a 900-kilowatt solar project at Chukchansi Park, which will result in solar panels being incorporated into carports. Fresno-based Trinity Power has been selected to lead the organization’s transition to clean electricity, powering Chukchansi Park with energy from the sun. (more…)
