The Cincinnati Reds are certainly pulling out the stops for this month’s MLB All-Star Game, announcing more upgrades to Great American Ball Park for the July 14 Midsummer Classic. (more…)
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Reds adding second GABP scoreboard for ASG
The Cincinnati Reds are adding a second videoboard to Great American Ball Park for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game, backed by longtime team sponsor Proctor & Gamble. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Major League History Nights
Major League Baseball teams are using their 2015 promotional slates to market unique days or weekends that celebrate their history. Some of the most notable examples—including weekly promotions, as well as celebrations and giveaways to commemorate notable anniversaries—are discussed in this week’s Promotions Watch. (more…)
Reds formally announce 2015 GABP upgrades
We’ve reported on many of these changes already, but today the Cincinnati Reds formally announced this year’s upgrades to Great American Ball Park, as the team prepares to host the 2015 MLB All-Star Game. (more…)
Erie SeaWolves sold to Aguirre
We finally have a buyer for the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League): Fernando Aguirre, a minority investor in the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) and the Cincinnati Reds. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Spring Training Trinkets
While spring training games are often associated with the return of baseball, fans who look closely can find good promotions throughout the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues. These events — giveaways, ticket specials and grand openings — are the focus of our latest Promotions Watch. (more…)
The Week That Was: February 15, 2015
Hartford ballpark construction, MLB 2015 ballpark improvements, promotions news and scoreboard upgrades. The top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
Miami lands 2017 ASG; MLB alters home-field advantage
As reported earlier this week, the Miami Marlins and Marlins Park will indeed host the 2017 MLB All-Star game, but awarding three straight games to National League teams is forcing Major League Baseball into changing the batting order for the 2016 game. (more…)
Reds unveil GABP improvements for 2015
Great American Ball Park may be a little underrated, but that perception could change after the Cincinnati Reds unveil ballpark improvements for 2015, to be showcased at the MLB All-Star Game. (more…)
Bats, Reds extend player development contract
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) and the Cincinnati Reds extended their player development contract (PDC) for two additional years, through 2018. (more…)
Year-end countdown: #2, 1919 World Series film footage
Between now and New Year’s Eve we’ll run down the top ten stories covered on Ballpark Digest in 2014, determined by page views. At #2: an amazing film from the 1919 World Series. (more…)
Hamilton County goes DIY to fix broken ballpark seats
Unhappy with the costs of repairing broken seats at Great American Ball Park, Hamilton County is manufacturing 39,000 new seats for the home of the Cincinnati Reds and is using former prison inmates for installation. (more…)
New for 2015: Daytona Tortugas
We have a name for the former Daytona Cubs: the Daytona Tortugas (High Class A; Florida State League) will be taking the field at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in 2015. (more…)