With no baseball on the field, we’re seeing ballparks used for other forms of entertainment, as the Texas Rangers, Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Daytona Tortugas and Madison Mallards present different forms of entertainment instead of hardball. (more…)
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Tortugas announce Kelly Field renovation plan
Some notable news on baseball’s Jackie Robinson Day, as the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) announce plans to restore Daytona Beach’s historic Kelly Field, where Jackie Robinson trained as a member of the International League’s Montreal Royals. (more…)
MLB, MiLB teams continue response to coronavirus shutdown
Without a schedule to start the 2020 season thanks to a coronavirus shutdown, MLB and MiLB teams are responding to stay-at-home orders with various initiatives. Here’s a look at the more notable efforts. (more…)
Daytona Pledging $4M in Jackie Robinson Ballpark Upgrades
Hoping to help the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) avoid contraction, the City of Daytona will pledge $4 million in improvements to Jackie Robinson Ballpark. (more…)
Daytona Tortugas Announce Personnel Moves
The Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) have made several personnel moves in anticipation of the 2020 season, including promotions and additions within their front office. (more…)
Tortugas Will Host 2020 Florida State League All-Star Game
The Daytona Tortugas have been named the host of the 2020 Florida State League All-Star Game, set for next June at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. The festivities will occur on Monday, June 22, and Tuesday, June 23, and mark the first time Daytona Beach has hosted the affair since 2007. (more…)
Daytona Tortugas Set Franchise Attendance Record
The Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) welcomed 137,570 fans to Jackie Robinson Ballpark in 2019, setting a new single-season franchise attendance record. (more…)
Jackie Robinson Ballpark to Host NPF’s Beijing Shougang Eagles in 2019
National Pro Fastpitch‘s Beijing Shougang Eagles will call Jackie Robinson Ballpark their home in 2019, part of an agreement with the Daytona Torutgas (High A; Florida State League). (more…)
Personnel News: Daytona, Hagerstown
We have personnel news to report from the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) and the Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Synthetic Turf Field Slated for Jackie Robinson Ballpark
A synthetic turf field will be installed prior to the 2019 season at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, the home of the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League). (more…)
Pro Baseball Commemorates Jackie Robinson Day
Professional baseball is celebrating Jackie Robinson’s legacy across the major and minor leagues, with plenty of events in ballparks across the country. (more…)
Tortugas Adjust Fireworks So Osprey Aren’t Disturbed
We see a lot of press releases at Ballpark Digest HQ, but this one was kinda sweet: the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) shifted their fireworks launch location so as not to affect an osprey nest in the left-field light pole. (more…)
Daytona Tortugas Unveil Shell’s Kitchen
The Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) are introducing Shell’s Kitchen, a new food truck that will feature the team’s branding. (more…)