Your ballpark bucket list just got longer, thanks to renovations at SEC-powerhouse Mississippi State’s Dudy Noble Field. After two long years of construction, the school is ready to unveil the renovated ballpark to the world, as Mississippi State’s February 15 Opening Day is approaching. (more…)
With spring training right around the corner, several Minor League Baseball teams are preparing to debut new identities for 2019. Those teams have rebranded over the offseason and will be embracing a new moniker this season. (more…)
We end 2018 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, #4: Elmore Sports Group lays the groundwork for 2019 franchise shifts. (more…)
It’s that time of year again, when many Minor League Baseball teams are decking the halls with holiday events at ballparks across the country. Here’s a quick look at unique events teams have planned throughout the holiday season. (more…)
It’s that time of year again and many Major League Baseball teams are decking the halls with holiday events at their ballparks. Several teams have events planned, and we are taking a look at some of the more unique this holiday season. (more…)
Dell Diamond, home of the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), was turned into a post-apocalyptic TV set for AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead in the 2017-2018 offseason. The process of restoring the ballpark from TV set was completed on a tight schedule, earning the Express our Best Ballpark Improvement (Under $1 Million) Award. (more…)
It has been a year of development for the South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League), as they are nearing completion on The Ivy at Berlin Place. The project, which gives South Bend a Wrigleyville feel while tying into surrounding downtown development, has earned a 2018 Editor’s Choice for Outstanding Achievement Award. (more…)
It was all hands on deck as the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) mapped out a marketing campaign celebrating the franchise’s 50th season. The elaborate endeavor, ranging from themed promotions to a feature-length documentary, is our choice for 2018 Best Marketing Campaign in the annual Ballpark Digest Awards. (more…)
In the best Minor League baseball marketing television spots, teams create unique ads that not only promote their brand but connect it to the community. We highlight the best in our Ballpark Digest annual awards for 2018 Marketing TV Spot of the Year (more…)
Over the past two years at Dunkin’ Donuts Park, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) have focused on increasing outreach by developing unique community programs. Because of these programs, the Yard Goats are the winner of the 2018 Ballpark Digest Commitment to Charity Award. (more…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
