Hall-of-Famer Cal Ripken Jr. endorsed the renovation of the historic Paterson (N.J.) stadium. Hall-of-Famer Cal Ripken Jr. endorsed the renovation of Hinchliffe Stadium, the historic Paterson (N.J.) stadium. In a letter sent to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which is considering the addition of the 1932 facility to a list of America's Most Endangered […]
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Drillers set radio plans for ’10
The Drillers return to Sports Radio 1430, The Buzz, while Dennis Higgins returns for another season as broadcaster.The Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) and Clear Channel Radio announced that Drillers radio broadcasts will return to the airwaves of Sports Radio 1430, The Buzz. This year marks the 25th consecutive season that the Drillers and Clear […]
P-Nats unveil new scoreboard for ’10
The Potomac Nationals are upgrading Pfitzner Stadium this season with a new Daktronics video display in left-center field.The Potomac Nationals (High Class A; Carolina League) are upgrading Pfitzner Stadium this season with a new Daktronics video display in left-center field. "The addition of the new scoreboard will enhance the fan experience in a big way, […]
Blue Rocks unveil new logos, unis
The Wilmington Blue Rocks unveiled new team logos and uniforms designs featuring Rocky Bluewinkle and Mr. Celery.The Wilmington Blue Rocks (High Class A; Carolina League) unveiled new team logos and uniforms designs. The most extreme alterations lie in the change of colors to a powder blue, and a move away from the old pickaxe logo. […]
Three Rays ballpark sites recommended by committee
A local citizens group has recommended two Tampa and one St. Pete sites for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, but the process is already breaking down. A local citizens committee recommended three potential new-ballpark sites for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, but St. Pete officials say they'll make their own ballpark pitch after […]
R-Phils extend Gluttony Night sched in 2010
The Reading Phillies will open the all-you-can-eat trough for a third time this coming season.The Reading Phillies (Class AA; Eastern League) were so successful at fattening the local population last season that they decided to add a third Gluttony Nights to the 2010 schedule, and the first will hit Reading on Friday, April 9 – […]
Young is new voice of the SwampDogs
Adam Young will man the broadcast booth for the summer-collegiate team this season. The Fayetteville SwampDogs (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) announced the hiring of Adam Young as their broadcaster for the 2010 summer. The SwampDogs home games are streamed by way of the internet on the Coastal Plain League’s Webcast Service. “I can’t wait […]
Cubs decide to stay in Mesa — if voters approve
The Chicago Cubs will continue to train in Mesa if voters approve a referendum on spending on a new $84 million spring facility. The Chicago Cubs will continue to train in Mesa if voters approve a referendum on spending on a new $84 million spring facility. The decision wasn't unexpected — Cubs insiders told us […]
O-Tigers to Norwich for 2010
We interrupt our annual week of vacation to report on news we already nailed: The Oneonta Tigers are indeed moving to Norwich for the 2010 season. Regular readers will remember this story: Oneonta to Norwich? Our reporting came to bear, as the announcement was made that the Oneonta Tigers (short season; NY-Penn League) was the […]
New for 2010: The Nashville Outlaws
The summer-collegiate Prospect League expands into a minor-league market, as the Nashville Outlaws will launch this summer and play at Hawkins Field on the campus of Vanderbilt University.The summer-collegiate Prospect League expands into a minor-league market, as the Nashville Outlaws will launch this summer and play at Hawkins Field on the campus of Vanderbilt University. […]
The week that was: January 23
The most popular stories on Ballpark Digest over the past week, as measured by page views. Here are the most popular stories on Ballpark Digest over the past week, as measured by page views. Ballpark Preview: Target Field, the new home of the Minnesota Twins Ed Smith renovations get swept up in anti-tax movement North […]
Buffalo to host 2012 Triple-A All-Star Game
The Buffalo Bisons will host the 2012 Triple-A All-Star Game as part of the 25th-anniversary celebration of the opening of Coca-Cola Field.The Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League) will host the 2012 Triple-A All-Star Game as part of the 25th-anniversary celebration of the opening of Coca-Cola Field in 1988. The game, which features the best […]
Sens outline Metro Bank Park upgrades
The two-year extreme makeover of Metro Bank Park, the home of the Harrisburg Senators, should yield lots of upgrades for fans in the 2010 season. In December 2008, the city of Harrisburg and the Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) jointly announced a two-phase construction project to upgrade Metro Bank Park. Besides modernizing the park […]