We have an interesting rebranding to pass long: the Lancaster Barnstormers, a leading team in the MLB Partner Leagues, will shift its identity to the Lancaster Stormers for the 2024 season and beyond. (more…)
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Back in 2024: The Lexington Legends
After a one-year stint as the Lexington Counter Clocks, new ownership led veteran MiLB operator Andy Sandler is restoring the Lexington Legends name and releasing an updated brand featuring Mighty Lex. (more…)
Now available: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2024 / Florida
We have some news about our latest book title: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2024 / Florida is available for order in paperback, Kindle, Nook and Apple Books formats. (more…)
2023 Ballpark of the Year: Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium
After an imaginative upgrade that both allowed the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to meet Major League Baseball’s new facility standards and once again enhance the fan experience, Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium is Ballpark Digest’s 2023 Ballpark of the Year. (more…)
Aces announce $4M-plus Greater Nevada Field investment
Another team tackles new MiLB facility standards, as the Reno Aces (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) announced a $4-million-plus Greater Nevada Field investment in privately funded renovations for the 2024 season. (more…)
Personnel news: Québec, Omaha, Washington, Charleston, Biloxi
We have personnel news today from the Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League), Québec Capitales (Frontier League), Washington Wild Things (Frontier League), Charleston Dirty Birds (Atlantic League) and Biloxi Shuckers (Double-A; Southern League). (more…)
Personnel news: Long Island Ducks
We have news about promotions and appointments to the Long Island Ducks (Atlantic League) front office for the 2024 season, including the addition of Sean Smith as the new general manager. (more…)
Personnel news: Dayton Dragons
We have personnel news today from the Dayton Dragons (High-A; Midwest League) covering the promotions of two key executives: Brandy Guinaugh and John Wallace. (more…)
Personnel news: Wild Things, Surprise Stadium, Otterbots, Hot Rods
We have personnel news today from the Washington Wild Things (Frontier League), Surprise Stadium, Danville Otterbots (Appalachian League) and the Bowling Green Hot Rods (High-A; Sally League). (more…)
X-Golf America on tap at Nationals Park for 2024
Nationals Park will become the second MLB ballpark to offer golf simulators, as X-Golf America announces a new location at the home of the Washington Nationals, joining the Milwaukee Brewers and American Family Field in the corporately owned lineup. (more…)
Personnel news: Schaumburg Boomers, New England Professional Baseball
Two big pieces of news to pass along: Schaumburg Boomers owner Pat Salvi is the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame’s 2023 Sportsman of the Year, while longtime baseball executive Scott Proefrock has been named president of New England Professional Baseball. (more…)
Now Available: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2024 / Arizona
We have some book news to pass along, as The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2024 / Arizona is now available immediately as an eBook, with the paperback available for preorder. (more…)
Tigers to install MLB’s second-largest main video display at Comerica Park
The Detroit Tigers are going big at Comerica Park for 2024, installing the second-largest main video display in the major leagues as part of a larger signage overhaul that sees five additional displays installed along the fascia, dugout and line score locations. (more…)