We have personnel news today from the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Double-A; Eastern League), Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Triple-A; International League), Biloxi Shuckers (Double-A; Southern League), Delmarva Shorebirds (Single-A; Carolina League) and Daytona Tortugas (Single-A; Florida State League). (more…)
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2023 preview: Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham Bulls
Already regarded as a very hospitable ballpark, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, home of the Durham Bulls (Triple-A; International League) is adding a slew of new food and beverage selections for the 2023 MiLB season. (more…)
Home Runs: Tales of Tonks, Taters, Contests and Derbies now available
We have an August Publications book release to share, as we’re excited about the availability of Home Runs: Tales of Tonks, Taters, Contests and Derbies by master storyteller Andy Strasberg. (more…)
MiLB inks Wyndham sponsorship deal
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now the official hotel partner of Minor League Baseball, as the world’s largest hotel franchisor signs a multiyear deal with the sport. (more…)
2023 Triple-A Championship set for Las Vegas
Should be a blast: The 2023 Triple-A Championship game returns to Las Vegas, as the playoff winners from the International League and the Pacific Coast League will square off in a winner-takes-all match at Las Vegas Ballpark. (more…)
2023 preview: Veterans Memorial Stadium, Cedar Rapids Kernels
We have a major upgrade to Veterans Memorial Stadium, home of the Cedar Rapids Kernels (High-A; Midwest League), for the 2023 season: a shiny new videoboard from Daktronics. (more…)
Amarillo Calf Fries on tap for 2023
One reason for optimism in the industry: a marked increase in MiLB alt branding for 2023. One new one worth noting: a six-game engagement for the Amarillo Calf Fries (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
New for 2023: Heritage Financial Park
We have a new name for Dutchess Stadium, home of the Hudson Valley Renegades (High-A; Sally League): Heritage Financial Park, as the team completes a naming-rights deal with Heritage Financial Credit Union. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat: Previewing the 2023 rule changes
Mick Gillispie, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss the beginning of spring training and preview MLB rule changes in the Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
New for 2023: Lexington Counter Clocks
We have a new name for the Lexington Legends in 2023, as the Atlantic League team undergoes a rebranding to a new identity: The Lexington Counter Clocks. (more…)
Plenty of 2023 MiLB alt brandings on tap
Here’s a pretty good sign that we’re heading back to normal in the baseball world, as we’re seeing plenty of 2023 MiLB alt brandings on tap. Here’s a roundup of some of the more notable releases. (more…)
Personnel news: MLB, Wisconsin Rapids, Holly Springs
We have personnel news today from Major League Baseball on the MiLB side, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and the Holly Springs Salamanders (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
Personnel news: Sioux City, Wilmington, Kingsport, Charleston
We have personnel news today from the Sioux City Explorers (American Association), Wilmington Blue Rocks (High-A; Sally League), Kingsport Axmen (summer collegiate; Appalachian League) and Charleston Dirty Birds (Atlantic League). (more…)