Ballpark Digest
The Business of Ballparks and Baseball in Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, Indy, Summer Collegiate and College
The Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League) have released additional details on the ongoing upgrades to Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. Current changes in the works at the ballpark, which is undergoing a multi-phase renovation, include a new video board and upgraded seating. (more…)
We have personnel news to report from the Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League) and the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Renovations to Perdue Stadium, home of the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League), have continued this offseason, with several new amenities coming to the ballpark. (more…)
There is some personnel news to report from the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League), who have added four new staff members. (more…)
Ebbets Field Flannels has a new minority investor, as 7th Inning Stretch, LLC has made an investment in the Seattle-based apparel company. Currently 7th Inning Stretch owns the Stockton Ports (High A; California League), Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League), and the Everett AquaSox (Short Season A; Northwest League). (more…)
We have personnel news today from the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League), the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League) and the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
The Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League) and the Baltimore Orioles have extended their player-development contract (PDC) for two more years, through the end of the 2018 season. (more…)
Some great teams and people honored in the 2015 South Atlantic League Outstanding Achievement Awards, as chosen by reps from all 14 teams, along with league field managers and umpires. (more…)
Even in the heat of summer, Minor League Baseball teams are getting fans into the spirit by staging Christmas in July promotions. In this week’s Promotions Watch, the month of July gives fans plenty of opportunities to deck the halls, with teams staging themed giveaways, Christmas fireworks, and specialty jerseys to get an early start on the holiday season. […]
At the conclusion of its 20th season, Arthur W. Purdue Stadium will begin undergoing major changes. The home to the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League) is slated to go through a $4 million, two-phase renovation that will improve both player and fan amenities. (more…)
Keith Lupton, who launched five Minor League Baseball and independent Atlantic League teams for Maryland Baseball, Keystone Baseball and Opening Day Partners, passed away yesterday. He was 73. (more…)
We have personnel news for the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low Class A; Sally League), Visalia Rawhide (High Class A; California League) and the Medford Rogues (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Three more PDCs to announce: the Baltimore Orioles extended player development contracts with the Bowie Baysox (Class AA; Eastern League), Delmarva Shorebirds (Low Class A; Sally League) and Aberdeen IronBirds (short season A; NY-Penn League). All three extensions were expected. The Bowie contract is through 2018, while the Delmarva and Aberdeen contracts are through 2016. […]