We’ll see a radical realignment of left field this season at Coca-Cola Park, as the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) announced plans for new “Pig Pen” seating in front of the bullpens. (more…)
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Pawtucket: We want to keep PawSox
With the potential sale of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), city officials say they’ll make a pitch to keep the team at McCoy Stadium. (more…)
Redbirds, Cardinals unveil AutoZone Park upgrades
New ownership means lots of change for the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as $6.5 million in upgrades to AutoZone Park were unveiled by the team today. (more…)
Mud Hens wrap up successful Walleye Winterfest
Despite some bad weather, the Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) pulled off a successful Walleye Winterfest at Fifth Third Field, drawing 50,000 attendees over 10 days. (more…)
Year-end countdown: #8, New Charlotte/El Paso ballparks
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 #8: the opening of new ballparks in Charlotte and El Paso. (more…)
I-Cubs going high-def for 2015
The Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are installing a new high-def scoreboard at Principal Park for the 2015 season, while upgrading their broadcast capabilities in the process. (more…)
Today’s video: Cardinal Stadium demolition
Today’s sad video: the demolition of Cardinal Stadium, former home of the Louisville Redbirds (Class AAA; American Association). (more…)
Personnel moves in Vermont, SWB
We have personnel news from the front offices of the Vermont Lake Monsters (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
2014 Best Marketing Campaign: Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Unveiling new 2014 uniforms ended up being a huge offseason event for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs: the new bacon-themed look was successfully promoted via various social-media and Web-based initiatives under a Smell the Change campaign. For that effort, the IronPigs received Best Marketing Campaign in Ballpark Digest’s annual awards. (more…)
New for 2015: Oklahoma City Dodgers
The Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are no more, as new team ownership brings a new name and branding for 2015: the Oklahoma City Dodgers. (more…)
Pawtucket Red Sox sold: reports
The Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) has been sold to investors connected with parent team Boston Red Sox, according to multiple media reports. (more…)
Demolition of Cardinal Stadium begins
It was inevitable, but a little sad anyway: the demolition of Cardinal Stadium, former home of the Louisville Redbirds (Class AAA; American Association), began today. (more…)
Embrey breaks ground on Sounds-area development
When First Tennessee Park opens, there will be a cluster of new development as well, as Embrey Partners has begun construction on The Carillon luxury apartment community adjacent to the new home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)