Brice Ballentine has been named the new general manager of the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League), a hiring announced by Boyd Sports on Wednesday. His appointment is effectively immediately. (more…)
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Ray Walker Named Whiskey Jacks GM
The Wheat City Whiskey Jacks (summer collegiate; Expedition League) have named a new general manager, appointing Ray Walker to the position. Walker’s appointment with the upstart Brandon, Manitoba-based team is effective immediately. (more…)
BellyItcher Ale Part of RiverDogs 2019 Menu Additions
The Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) are unveiling new Riley Park menu items, highlighted by the BellyItcher Ale, a team-branded beer by local Rusty Bull Brewing. (more…)
Storm Chasers, Royals Extend PDC Through 2022
The Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Kansas City Royals have extended their player development contract, carrying it through the 2022 season. The extension, announced prior to Monday’s exhibition between the Storm Chasers and visiting Royals, continues the longest active Triple-A affiliation in Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Hawks Unveil New Details on 2019 NWL/PL All-Star Game
The Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) have announced new details on August’s Northwest League/Pioneer League All-Star Game, including Your Local Toyota Dealers as Title Partner. The game will take place at Memorial Stadium on August 6, part of the festivities during All-Star Week. (more…)
Isotopes, Rockies Extend PDC Through 2022
The Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Colorado Rockies have extended their player development contract (PDC), which now runs through the 2022 season. (more…)
Sounds-Rangers Exhibition Sets First Tennessee Park Attendance Record
Sunday’s exhibition between the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Texas Rangers set a new First Tennessee Park attendance record, drawing 11,824 fans. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities in 2019? Here Are the Top Six
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, updated for 2019. (more…)
Buffalo Bisons Unveil New Sahlen Field Menu
A new season will bring new food and drink items to Sahlen Field, as the Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League) have unveiled an updated menu for 2019. (more…)
ICYMI: Ballpark Digest Broadcasters Chat, March 21, 2019
Each week, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Mick Gillispie discuss The Baseball Thesaurus and the language of baseball, broadcasting and broadcasters, and the big stories of the week on Ballpark Digest on the Ballpark Digest Facebook page. If you missed yesterday’s broadcast, here’s the replay! (more…)
New Nashville Sounds Menu Items Unveiled
The Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), along with food and beverage partner Centerplate, have unveiled new First Tennessee Park menu items for 2019. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities in 2019? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 4
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, updated for 2019. (more…)
2019 AutoZone Park Upgrades Announced
The Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have completed nearly $2 million in AutoZone Park upgrades, adding features that make the facility conducive to professional soccer and baseball. Beginning this year, AutoZone Park is home to both the Redbirds and upstart Memphis 901 FC of USL Championship. (more…)