We have personnel news for the Salem Red Sox (High Class A; Carolina League) and the Sussex County Miners (independent; Can-Am League). (more…)
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Navs announce Futures League ASG plans
Fraser Field should be a hopping place for the Futures Collegiate League All-Star Game on July 21: Eastern Bank is the presenting sponsor, and the Zooperstars will appear. (more…)
Sounds add Hyundai Dealers as founding partner
The Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) added another founding partner for the 2015 season and the opening of First Tennessee Park: Middle Tennessee Hyundai Dealers Association. (more…)
Personnel news from New Orleans, Visalia
We have personnel news this morning from the New Orleans Zephyrs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Visalia Rawhide (High Class A; California League). (more…)
McVerry contract extended to total 25-year term
With an announced eight-year contract extension, Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League) President/General Manager Patrick McVerry will be with the team for 25 years, according to team Chairman Steve Kalafer. (more…)
High Desert Mavericks sign Diamond Concessions deal
Diamond Concessions, owned and operated by the Elmore Sports Group, will manage concessions this season at Heritage Field for the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League). (more…)
Revolution raising funds to acquire Howard
It’s a gimmick, but a cute one: the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) are using the Ryan Howard/Philadelphia Phillies situation to raise funds for a local charity and an opening-day attendance boost. (more…)
Cougars unveil videoboard upgrade for Fifth Third Bank Ballpark
This is obviously the year of the videoboard upgrade, with the Kane County Cougars (Low Class A; Midwest League) and Fifth Third Bank Ballpark joining the parade of teams and facilities installing high-def videoboards. (more…)
KC T-Bones go high-def for 2015
The Kansas City T-Bones (independent; American Association) are going high-def at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in 2015, with a new videoboard providing more than 1,000 square feet of live video and instant replays. (more…)
The Week That Was: March 15, 2015
Beer-can seating, spring-training visits to Phoenix Muni and Maryvale Baseball Park, and new uniforms and logos. The most popular stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
New for 2015: Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Park
Naming rights to Ottawa Stadium have been sold as the Ottawa Champions (independent; Can-Am League) prepare for an inaugural season at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Park. (more…)
Rainiers unveil new 2015 caps, uniforms
Another team with a new look for the 2015 season, as the Tacoma Rainiers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) unveil new home, road and alt caps and uniforms. (more…)
The Week That Was: March 8, 2015
Spring training, personnel moves and the latest on Wrigley Field renovations. The most popular stories on Ballpark Digest the past week, as measured by page views. (more…)