For DURM Night on June 9, the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) will take the field in uniforms that are about as locally-inspired as possible. Thanks to the design work of local clothier RUNAWAY, the Bulls will sport specialty jerseys and hats for the promotion. (more…)
A first-of-its kind uniform deal in Minor League Baseball is now official, as the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) will now sport Majestic Athletic uniforms. Majestic, which outfits all 30 Major League Baseball squads, is not only equipping the IronPigs with brand new uniform designs, but is providing the team with a Flex Base jersey style. (more…)
Some sad news to pass along: long-time Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) General Manager Bill Gorman passed away this weekend in Arizona. (more…)
There is some player-development contract (PDC) news to highlight, as the Sacramento River Cats (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the San Francisco Giants have announced an extension through 2020. (more…)
We have a new position for Donny Baarns, as the veteran broadcaster is leaving the Visalia Rawhide (High A; California League) and joining Mark Nasser in the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) broadcast booth. (more…)
One of last season’s funniest promos is being expanded for 2016, as the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will take the field as the Fresno Tacos for all 10 Tuesday home games at Chukchansi Park this season. It’s Taco Tuesdays, writ large! (more…)
The Reno Aces (Class AAA: Pacific Coast League) are planning on spending $1.2 million on Aces Ballpark improvements for 2016, with ownership continuing to address team debt. (more…)
The Class of 2016 of the International League Hall of Fame has been announced: former League MVP Hensley Meulens and former League Manager of the Year Charlie Montoyo. (more…)
We have radio news today from two Triple-A Pacific Coast League teams: the New Orleans Zephyrs have a new broadcast home, while the Oklahoma City Dodgers will be back on 1340 “The Game” through the 2018 season. (more…)
After several physical breakdowns in 2015, Pacific Coast League president Branch Rickey III questions whether the rapidly deteriorating Cashman Field, home of the Las Vegas 51s, is a long-term option for his circuit. (more…)
The heralded redevelopment of Cooper Stadium, former Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) home, has stalled due to some engineering and code issues, but work is expected to commence this spring. (more…)
We end 2015 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, #3: The opening of First Tennessee Park, home of the Nashville Sounds. (more…)
We may have another new ballpark plan for the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as a suburban Henderson developer has brought up the idea of a Cashman Field replacement at the Cadence master planned community. (more…)
