A ballpark should be more than just a ballpark: it should be designed to be an integral part of the community. With distinct neighborhoods and design decisions that tied the ballpark’s look into historic downtown El Paso, Southwest University Park is Best New Ballpark of the Year in the 2014 annual awards from Ballpark Digest. […]
Durham Bulls Athletic Park was already a must-visit for any baseball fan: the iconic ballpark is the heart of baseball in North Carolina. That experience was upgraded smartly in 2014 with a $20-million renovation, a thoughtful effort that earns DPAP and the Durham Bulls recognition for Best Ballpark Renovation over $2 Million in the 2014 […]
Another PDC extension to note: the Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim extended their player development contract for two more years, through 2018. (more…)
We have personnel news from the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Bridgeport Bluefish (independent; Atlantic League) and Hickory Crawdads (Low Class A; Sally League). (more…)
The MiLB Promotional Seminar is heading to Columbus Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2015, with events to be hosted by the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
In 1994, he became the inaugural voice of the Salt Lake Buzz (renamed the Bees during the 2005-2006 season). This past season, on June 24, he called his 3,000th game for Salt Lake. Today, Ballpark Digest honors Steve Klauke as the 2014 Broadcaster of the Year to kick off the annual BPD Awards. (more…)
With the shift in affiliation to the Houston Astros, the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are shedding their Giants colors and adopting those of their new parent. First up: new home jersey. (more…)
More Nashville ballpark development is on the way, as Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) owner Frank Ward is reportedly building up to 30,000 square feet of retail space next to First Tennessee Park. (more…)
Totally not a surprise: the Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) will operate the Batavia Muckdogs (short season A; NY-Penn League) again in 2015, as Rochester Community Baseball invests more in the franchise. (more…)
We have a change in the front office for the Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League), as Randy Lewandowski takes over the GM reins from Cal Burleson, who remains with the team as vice president of baseball and administrative affairs. (more…)
With a new ballpark on the way for 2015, the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) unveiled a new logo for next season, drawing on the team’s presence in the Music City. (more…)
Manhattan Capital Sports Acquisition LLC, headed by Stuart and Jerry Katzoff, is buying a majority interest in the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League), with existing owners retaining a share of the team. (more…)
We’re guessing it wasn’t even close, even though the circuit is jammed with talent: Charlotte Knights Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer Dan Rajkowski is the International League’s 2014 Executive of the Year. (more…)
