From fan nomination to majority rule to Midwest League stomachs, the West Michigan Whitecaps gobbled up Ballpark Digest’s Best New Food Item of 2017 with their Beercheese Poutine — a tribute to the team’s unique and popular crowdsourcing approach to concession items. (more…)
For the 2017 season, the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) successfully reinvented the Great Dane Duck Blind. Long one of the most popular features at Warner Park (aka “The Duck Pond“), the unique Duck Blind has captured the Ballpark Digest Best Ballpark Improvement (Over $1M) award. (more…)
In his first year as president of the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League), Ryan Keur led the team to new heights. The Tortugas’ emphasis on unique promotions and community outreach helped generate a solid increase in attendance, making 2017 a successful season. (more…)
Our annual Ballpark Digest Awards continue with the Greenville Drive (Low A; Sally League) and extensive upgrades to Fluor Field, earning our Best Ballpark Renovation (MiLB) recognition for 2017. (more…)
Baseball is shaped and advanced by its innovations, from new ballparks to names to uniforms to theme nights, spotlighted by Ballpark Digest throughout the year and honored now, as we begin our 2017 awards. (more…)
Yes, it’s that time of year again. Arising from the dog days of summer is the launch of nominations for the annual Ballpark Digest Awards for the 2017 season. And we want to hear from you. (more…)
The 2016 Baseball Winter Meetings and Trade Show are winding down in Washington’s National Harbor area, and we want to thank everyone who made our time there truly, truly rewarding. (more…)
The ability of a ballpark food item to stand out comes down not only to its taste, but its unique characteristics. A meal that reflects its surroundings by drawing inspiration from local taste and culture always resonates, giving fans a memorable alternative to standard ballpark fare. (more…)
Across Minor League Baseball, many ownership groups bring a level of quality to their operations year in and year out. Main Street Baseball has always been among the standout organizations, but took it to another level in 2016, earning our 2016 Organization of the Year Award. (more…)
They built it, and they came. But this was no ordinary Field of Dreams. This was the “Field of Thanks.” (more…)
There is something to be said for consistency, and how some Minor League Baseball teams excel at attracting fans year in and year out. One of the best examples of this trend is the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League), who outdid themselves in 2016, earning Ballpark Digest’s 2016 Team of the Year Award. (more…)
Any season in which a team posts a new attendance record is generally a good one. While that was the case for many teams in 2016, the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) continued to further their success under team president and COO Chris Allen. (more…)
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…)
