The first round of voting at Triple-A for the Best of the Ballparks is done, and we’re down to the round of 16 — and there are some fascinating matchups. So we want to hear from you! (more…)
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Best of the Ballparks: Triple-A, first round
Everyone has a favorite ballpark, and most folks aren’t shy about expressing those opinions. We are elevating those passions to a whole new level with a Best of the Ballparks contest, and we need your input on the best ballparks in baseball at the MLB, MiLB, summer collegiate, indy and spring-training levels. (more…)
Baseball, softball could be back in 2020 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee may allow baseball and softball to be added to the 2020 Olympics if requested by the host city — and with Tokyo hosting the games, it is a distinct possibility. (more…)
Deadline approaching for Ballpark Digest Awards submissions
We’ve had a flood of award nominations the last few days, but we want to make sure you know: tomorrow is the deadline for submissions to the 2014 Ballpark Digest Awards. Each year we honor the best in the baseball world, at every different level: MLB, MiLB, independent, summer collegiate and college. We’re looking for […]
NCAA debates revamping baseball tourney
The NCAA is looking into an overhaul of the playoffs leading up to the College World Series by expanding the number of first-round host ballparks to 32 from the present 16, though the number of teams in the tourney would remain the same. The rationale behind the move: by increasing the number of host ballparks, […]
New Joliet team launches name-the-team contest
The new Joliet team in the independent Frontier League is launching a name-the-team contest and is starting with a solid list of names already suggested by others, including our favorite: the Jailbirds. Names already on the docket also include Pioneers, ’66ers, Gems, Jackrabbits, Old-Timers, Gravel, Stonecutters, Luckys, Steelheads and Jailers. “We have had many brainstorming […]
Missions, Padres extend PDC
San Antonio Missions President Burl Yarbrough announced today that the Missions have extended their Player Development contract with the San Diego Padres for two more seasons running through the 2012 season. “We are very pleased to announce that we will continue our relationship with the Padres. The past four seasons have been great, as we […]
ULB announces end-of-year awards
United League Baseball announced its annual awards today, and the San Angelo Colts and Laredo’s Jose Melendez were among the big winners for front-office and broadcasting duties. “In congratulating all the winners I feel this shows how good this league is as a whole,” said United League President Byron Pierce. “We look to continue all […]
Indy realignment in the discussion phase
Multiple sources confirm that recent discussions between reps of the independent American Association, Northern League and Frontier League could yield a dramatic realignment of the independent scene for the 2011 or 2012 seasons, as old grudges and bitter rivalries are giving way to a new sense of economic reality. The discussions directly between American Association/Northern […]