Ballpark Digest
The Business of Ballparks and Baseball in Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, Indy, Summer Collegiate and College
The Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and local Flagship Brewing Company have introduced Pizza Rats Pilsner, an homage to the team’s alternate branding. Named after the SI Yanks alternate identity, Pizza Rats Pilsner is a traditional pilsner dry hopped with Citra hops making it the perfect beverage for a summer night at a ballgame. (more…)
The Frederick Keys (High A; Carolina League) have debuted the 4 1/2 Taphouse, a stand at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium featuring 24 taps from craft breweries in Frederick County. (more…)
The Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League) and Duncan, BC-based Red Arrow Brewing Co. have unveiled HarbourCats Ballpark Blonde, a new team-branded beer. HarbourCats Ballpark Blonde will be available in beer stores and on taps in the region as of late May. (more…)
The Syracuse Mets (Class AAA; International League) have turned NBT Bank Stadium into something of a haven for craft beer lovers, offering numerous options and several beer-centric promotions. (more…)
Starting on May 2, the Salem Red Sox (High A; Carolina League) will assume an alter ego for Thursday home games, when they play as the Salem Beer Mongers. A nod to the growing craft beer industry, the Beer Mongers branding was unveiled Tuesday. (more…)
Peanuts and Cracker Jack may be the historic accompaniments to a baseball game, but today’s fans are more likely to be consuming a beer than searching for a digital prize. No surprise beer is making ballpark news; here are some highlights for 2019. (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 Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) are unveiling new Riley Park menu items, highlighted by the BellyItcher Ale, a team-branded beer by local Rusty Bull Brewing. (more…)
Ahead of their upcoming Worcester, MA move, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) are striking a partnership with Worcester’s Wormtown Brewery. (more…)
In conjunction with Blue Holler Brewery, the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) have unveiled the Hot Rods-themed Goin’ Yard American Light beer. It will be available at Bowling Green Ballpark for the Hot Rods annual Septembeer promotion on Saturday, September 1 and for the remainder of the regular season and playoff run. (more…)
The Sacramento River Cats (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have upped the craft beer offerings this season at Raley Field, with the ballpark featuring several unique brews. (more…)
The West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) are tapping into the Grand Rapids beer scene for a unique promotion, as they will play as the Beer City Bung Hammers on August 4. (more…)
With the 2018 season approaching, the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) are announcing a variety of improvements to CHS Field. (more…)