The Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League) have announced a partnership with the Lynchburg Humane Society that will make City Stadium dog friendly. (more…)
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Personnel News: Indianapolis, Salem
We have some personnel news to report from the Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League) and the Salem Red Sox (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Best of 2016: #1, Carolina/California League Shift
We end 2016 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #1: The Carolina/California League realignment. (more…)
Funding of P-Nats Ballpark Faces Scrutiny
Weeks after a new funding model for a Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) was published, Prince William County officials are questioning the project. (more…)
Jim Perry Stadium Preps for Astros Arrival
With the Buies Creek Astros (High A; Carolina League) set to arrive in April, Jim Perry Stadium is undergoing a series of upgrades. (more…)
New Potomac Nationals Ballpark Deal on the Horizon?
A long-awaited Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) new-ballpark deal may finally happen in 2017, as the team and Prince William County reportedly have agreed on the framework of a financing deal. (more…)
Fayetteville, Astros Sign 30-Year Ballpark Lease
It was a forgone conclusion, but that didn’t prevent some pomp and circumstance yesterday when Fayetteville (N.C.) and the Houston Astros signed a 30-year lease for a new ballpark in the city’s downtown area for the Buies Creek Astros (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Fayetteville Lease to be Presented on Tuesday
Next Tuesday could mark a major milestone for a proposed downtown Fayetteville ballpark, as a lease between the city and the Houston Astros is to be presented. (more…)
Blue Rocks Upgrade Concourse, Fan Amenities
In their latest upgrade at Frawley Stadium, the Delaware Stadium Corporation and the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League) have improved the concourse and restroom flooring. (more…)
Fayetteville Lease Could be Finalized in December
A lease for a new downtown Fayetteville ballpark for a Houston Astros-owned franchise could be reviewed in December, according to Fayetteville officials. (more…)
Personnel News from Frederick, Lexington
We have personnel news to pass along from the Frederick Keys (High A; Carolina League) and the Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Buies Creek Astros Join Carolina League
On Friday, the Buies Creek Astros (High A; Carolina League) announced their move to Campbell University’s Jim Perry Stadium. The Houston Astros-owned franchise will spend the next two seasons at that facility before moving into a new ballpark in downtown Fayetteville, NC in 2019. (more…)
Fayetteville, Astros Closer to Lease Agreement
A lease agreement between the Houston Astros and the City of Fayetteville could be reviewed, and possibly finalized, by the end of this month. (more…)