As extensions of their roles in the community, many Minor League Baseball teams go above and beyond with their charitable efforts. Charities are a major part of the MiLB landscape, and in 2016 it was evident that the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) made a major impact in their community. (more…)
Every so often, there is a theme night in Minor League Baseball that stands out from the crowd. A promotion of this kind not only manages to generate headlines, but serve as inspiration for possible trends in the future. (more…)
As chosen by the editors of Ballpark Digest, the 2016 award for Best New Logo/Branding of the Year belongs to the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Recent trends in ballpark design have helped blend mixed-use developments with the facilities themselves. There are numerous examples of this trend playing out across Minor League Baseball, but the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League) took it a step further in 2016 by becoming the first team to add apartment units to their ballpark. (more…)
The Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) garnered the attention of the sports world when they announced they would be expanding their pool area into a lazy river. The Choctaw Lazy River opened in time for the end of the 2016 season, and has garnered our award for Best Ballpark Improvement (Over $1 million). (more…)
While major upgrades might get most of the attention in the ballpark landscape, there are times when smaller improvements enhance the fan experience by leaps and bounds. As part of this year’s award slate, Ballpark Digest is looking to recognize that spectrum of upgrades with Best Ballpark Improvement (Under $1 Million). (more…)
With the retirements of Vin Scully and Dick Enberg, the importance of the baseball radio broadcaster has never been more clear. It is the broadcaster who links the generations, shares the latest upcoming news from the ballpark, tells of the players’ humanity, and connects the fans to the team on a deeper, satisfying level. (more…)
A friendly reminder: We’re now accepting nominations for our annual Ballpark Digest awards! We’ve already begun the process with the naming of Spirit Communications Park as Ballpark of the Year, and we’re seeking input for other worthy recipients. (more…)
It’s that time of year again, when we honor baseball’s best and brightest with the annual Ballpark Digest Awards. We’ve already begun the process with the naming of Spirit Communications Park as Ballpark of the Year, and we’re seeking input for worthy recipients. (more…)
There’s no doubt Billings is a great baseball town, and fans showed their love of Dehler Park, home of the Pioneer League’s Billings Mustangs, by voting it the winner of the annual Best of the Ballparks vote for Rookie-level facilities. (more…)
It’s the second-oldest Minor League Ballpark still in use, but today BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field is number one after it won Ballpark Digest’s Best of the Ballparks 2016 fan competition, as the site’s readers chose the home of the Williamsport Crosscutters as their favorite Short Season A facility. (more…)
With a stunning design, a devotion to the fan experience and a noticeable economic impact in the community, Spirit Communications Park, home of the South Atlantic League’s Columbia Fireflies, is Ballpark Digest’s Ballpark of the Year. (more…)
It’s a repeat of last year’s finals, as fans chose Bowman Field and Monongalia County Ballpark to square off in the finals of Best of the Ballparks 2016 fan vote for Short-Season A facilities. So you know what to do: Vote! (more…)
