Mixed-use developments are a current trend in sports, with many teams developing unique areas around their ballparks and stadiums that include restaurants, hotels, and shopping and entertainment districts. (more…)
Author Archive | Jarah Wright
Party @ The Yard a Hit for RoughRiders
The Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) have garnered headlines over the years for various ballpark projects, from the Choctaw Lazy River to the Bull Moose Saloon. Now, another idea is making waves. (more…)
The Force Awakens…In Minor League Baseball
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….you know the rest. Eleven seasons ago and in two ballparks in different parts of the country, the idea for Star Wars nights began to take shape. (more…)
MLB Teams Prep for Milestone Anniversaries in 2018
Several Major League Baseball teams are celebrating anniversary seasons this year, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants, and Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)
Major Acts Headline 2018 MiLB Ballpark Concerts
Teams around Minor League Baseball are always looking for ways to host events other than baseball games at their ballparks. This includes concerts, a traditionally popular offering that will be seen at ballparks around the minors in 2018. (more…)
MLB Ballparks Hosting Top Music Talent
Ballparks and teams are always looking for events in addition to baseball games to bring fans to their venue. Concerts have been a popular choice for many years and this season is no different, as a slew of musical talent prepares to tour ballparks around Major League Baseball. (more…)
Rebranding Roundup: MiLB Teams Go Fishing
It seems like many off-seasons have themes when it comes to Minor League Baseball team rebranding, and 2018 is shaping up to be The Year Of The Fish. (more…)
Making Over Dudy Noble Field: A Two-Year Project
SEC baseball powerhouse Mississippi State University has never been afraid of embracing change and finding new ways to upgrade and enhance Dudy Noble Field, as the home of the Bulldogs is the midst of a two-year renovation set to be completed for the 2019 season. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: SRP Park
It’s an idea that’s been brewing for over ten years and as Opening Day 2018 approaches, the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League) are preparing to open SRP Park. (more…)
Best of 2017, #3: Elmore Sports Group Announces Franchise Shifts
We end 2017 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #3: Elmore Sports Group announces three MiLB franchise shifts for 2019. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Winter Wonderlands at the Ballpark
‘Tis the season to be jolly and teams are ready to start spreading holiday cheer with winter-themed events popping up at ballparks around the country. Here’s a quick look at what teams have planned. (more…)
2017 Team of the Year: Hartford Yard Goats
It was a long and bumpy road to get there, but the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) had a successful inaugural year at Dunkin’ Donuts Park. Despite the one-year delay to the park’s opening, the Yard Goats quickly became a hit with their fans, earning the 2017 Ballpark Digest Team of The Year […]
Rumble Ponies Have a Season to Remember
The 2017 season was one to remember for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (Class AA; Eastern League). The New York Mets affiliate saw not only a change in name and logo, but also lots of ballpark improvements to enhance the game-day experience for players and fans alike. (more…)