Adelanto Stadium will use a mostly grass field for High Desert Yardbirds (independent; Pecos League) games this season, an arrangement intended to more easily accommodate soccer and other uses. (more…)
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2019 Preview: New York Mets, Citi Field
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 season is underway. Up next: the New York Mets and Citi Field. (more…)
Monday’s Game Sets New Great American Ball Park Attendance Low
A cold Monday night saw the Cincinnati Reds set a new attendance low at Great American Ball Park, with 7,799 fans turning out for a game against the Milwaukee Brewers. (more…)
Aviators Highlight Local Fare at Las Vegas Ballpark Concessions
When it opens next week, Las Vegas Ballpark will highlight locally inspired food and drink options, adding a unique element to the new home of the Las Vegas Aviators (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Martinez Clippers Will Not Return in 2019
The Martinez Clippers (independent; Pacific Association) will fold after just one season amidst ownership issues, but Pacific Association officials are not ruling out a return to the market down the road. (more…)
2019 Preview: St. Louis Cardinals, Busch Stadium
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 season is underway. Up next: the St. Louis Cardinals and Busch Stadium. (more…)
Tigers, Norwich Agree in Principal to Dodd Stadium Lease Extension
The Connecticut Tigers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and City of Norwich have an agreement in principal for a Dodd Stadium lease extension and a team name change, with the city council to consider the terms this month. (more…)
Man Hospitalized After Fight in Dodger Stadium Parking Lot
A 47-year-old man was hospitalized after sustaining injuries in a fight in the Dodger Stadium parking lot after midnight Saturday, according to Los Angeles Police Department officials. (more…)
2019 Preview: Cleveland Indians, Progressive Field
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 season is underway. Up next: the Cleveland Indians and Progressive Field. (more…)
2019 Preview: Houston Astros, Minute Maid Park
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 season is underway. Up next: the Houston Astros and Minute Maid Park. (more…)
2019 Preview: Detroit Tigers, Comerica Park
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 season is underway. Up next: the Detroit Tigers and Comerica Park. (more…)
2019 Preview: Chicago White Sox, Guaranteed Rate Field
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 season is underway. Up next: the Chicago White Sox and Guaranteed Rate Field. (more…)
Fredericksburg Ballpark Gets Final Approvals
This week, the Fredericksburg City Council gave final approvals to a new ballpark that is slated to open for the relocating Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) in 2020. (more…)