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…)
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland: MLB Edition
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…)
Best Ballpark Improvement Under $1M: Round Rock Express
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…)
2018 Editor’s Choice for Outstanding Achievement: Ivy at Berlin Place
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…)
2018 Best Marketing Campaign: Omaha Storm Chasers
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…)
2018 Best Marketing TV Spot: Quad Cities River Bandits
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…)
2018 Commitment to Charity Award: Hartford Yard Goats
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…)
South Bend Cubs Creating Their Own Wrigleyville
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…)
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…)