Ballpark Digest
The Business of Ballparks and Baseball in Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, Indy, Summer Collegiate and College
There is no food connected more with America’s Pastime than the humble hot dog. Today, on National Hot Dog Day, the ballpark is the best spot to snare a dog, whether it be a basic Dodger Dog or Fenway Frank, a decked-out Chicago Dog or an elaborate Tamale Dog. (more…)
The Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) are offering new food and beverage options at Boomers Stadium this season, including a new Jim Beam Club and other additions. (more…)
When it opens next week, Las Vegas Ballpark will highlight locally inspired food and drink options, adding a unique element to the new home of the Las Vegas Aviators (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
The Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) have announced new food menu items for 2019, highlighted by Lobster Popcorn and the Fried Dough Burger. Additionally, the Sea Dogs have announced the creation of Foodie Friday’s at the ballpark. (more…)
A new season will bring new food and drink items to Sahlen Field, as the Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League) have unveiled an updated menu for 2019. (more…)
With the 2019 Major League Baseball season around the corner, Aramark is unveiling distinct new menu items that will be available at select ballparks. (more…)
The Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are starting their own food and beverage company, which will operate all concessions and suite catering at Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George. The new food and beverage company will be fully staffed and operated by the SI Yankees, which was previously operated by Legends Hospitality. (more…)
New Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is being recognized by the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) with the OBJ Dog, a new menu item at Canal Park. (more…)
The Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) and concessionaire Professional Sports Catering have struck a partnership that will begin in 2019, and carry over to the team’s new ballpark opening in 2020. After the 2019 season, PSC will transition into the Kannapolis Sports and Entertainment Venue, slated to open in April of 2020, as the team’s official concessionaire. (more…)
The Minnesota Twins, along with concessionaire Delaware North Sportservice, have announced reduced prices for select concessions at Target Field. (more…)
Under an idea being explored by the Texas Rangers, the upcoming Globe Life Field could follow the sports-facilities trend of reduced pricing on select menu items. (more…)
Continuing the trend of a changing fan experience at the ballpark, the Miami Marlins have unveiled new local fare for concessions throughout Marlins Park. This comes after the team announced several ballpark upgrades for 2019, including new social spaces and a revamped club area. (more…)
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League) and Professional Sports Catering (PSC) have struck a long-term partnership, giving PSC a major role at the team’s new ballpark. PSC will manage all aspects of the food operations at Fayetteville’s new ballpark, including concessions, catering, and food-and-beverage staffing for special events held at the facility. (more…)