The protective wrapping protecting All Pro Freight Stadium will be removed this week as construction crews work toward a June 2 opening.The protective wrapping protecting All Pro Freight Stadium, the new home of the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League), will be removed this week as construction crews work toward a June 2 opening. Starting […]
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In memoriam: Mark Fidrych
Mark Fidrych, whose career burned bright and short when he captured national headlines as "The Bird," died after an accident at his Northborough, Mass. farm.Mark Fidrych, whose career burned bright and short when he captured national headlines as "The Bird," died after an accident at his Northborough, Mass. farm. Fidrych worked in construction after his […]
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We know times are tough, and we’re here to help. Buy tickets from our Ballpark Digest Tickets website and we’ll throw in a free copy of our Complete Guide to Big League Ballparks to help you plan your ballpark trip.We know you want to get the most out of your ballpark visit, so we have […]
In memoriam: Harry Kalas
Longtime Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas passed away today at 1:20 p.m. ET. He collapsed in the Phillies’ broadcast booth before an afternoon game againsst the Washington Nationals.Longtime Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas passed away today at 1:20 p.m. ET. He collapsed in the Phillies’ broadcast booth before an afternoon game against the Washington Nationals […]
Gimmick or brilliant? Rev signing of little person as designated pinch hitter is a little of both
The York Revolution’s signing of little person Dave Flood in the hopes he can turn into a legitimate pinch-hitter may not be a huge stretch in terms of baseball strategy, but it does have the potential to backfire on the independent team.We’re all for a good gimmick to bring attention to a baseball team, and […]
Royals open “new” Kauffman Stadium with win
The two-year renovation of Kauffman Stadium is almost complete, and the Royals celebrated the occasion with an Opening Day sellout.The two-year renovation of Kauffman Stadium is almost complete, and the Kansas City Royals celebrated the occasion with an Opening Day sellout. The improvements to the ballpark are virtually all oriented toward improving the fan experience. […]
Diamondbacks to host 2011 All-Star Game
The 2011 All-Star Game will be played at a revitalized Chase Field, as the Arizona Diamondbacks snare the high-profile game.We’re happy to see the Arizona Diamondbacks were awarded the 2011 All-Star Game. It’s a reward for a lot of hard work in the Valley of the Sun, as the D-Backs have made continual improvements to […]
Dodgers go healthy with new concessions offerings
We now have two huge extremes in concessions at Dodger Stadium: healthy food in the grandstand and one of the largest all-you-can-stuff-into-your-mouth areas in the outfield pavilions.We now have two huge extremes in concessions at Dodger Stadium: healthy food in the grandstand and one of the largest all-you-can-stuff-into-your-mouth areas in the outfield pavilions. The new […]
Aces hope to establish new baseball tradition in Reno
Baseball hasn’t exactly been a smash in Reno for a long time. but the Reno Aces are hoping to change that.Baseball hasn’t exactly been a smash in Reno for a long time. but the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are hoping to change that with a new ballpark and a new attitude. It […]
Indians drop Chief Wahoo from spring branding; will diminish mark more during season
The traditional Chief Wahoo mark used by the Cleveland Indians wasn’t present at all during the team’s inaugural spring training in Goodyear, and team officials say it will be used less during the regular season.The traditional Chief Wahoo mark used by the Cleveland Indians wasn’t present at all during the team’s inaugural spring training in […]
Renovation of Wausau’s Athletic Park begins
The overhaul of the WPA-era home of the Wisconsin Woodchucks is launched by local volunteers, who hope to raise more funds for further changes.The overhaul of Wausau’s Athletic Park, the WPA-era home of the Wisconsin Woodchucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) is launched by local volunteers, who hope to raise more funds for further changes. So […]
Mets first out of the gate with Citi Field opening tonight
It’s the second time the New York Mets have opened a new ballpark and the first since the original launch of Shea Stadium in 1964.Tonight is the regular-season launch for the $800-million Citi Field, as the New York Mets open a new ballpark for the first time since the 1964 launch of Shea Stadium. The […]
Recreation Ballpark renovations a hit with fans
The Visalia Rawhide unveiled the improvements to Recreation Ballpark during an open house this weekend, and the fans were thrilled.The Visalia Rawhide unveiled the improvements to Recreation Ballpark during an open house this weekend, and the fans were thrilled. Opening day is Thursday. It’s been a long process for Rawhide owner Tom Seidler, whose years […]