Ballpark Digest
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Now that the 2018 season is approaching, there are signs that the bond between baseball and craft beer will continue to strengthen. Two of the latest signs come from the Down East Wood Ducks (High A; Carolina League) and the Macon Bacon (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League), both of whom have announced unique partnerships with local craft breweries. (more…)
In a season that saw multiple rebrands across Minor League Baseball, the Down East Wood Ducks (High A; Carolina League) snared the 2017 Ballpark Digest award for Best New Logo/Branding of the Year. Brandiose stepped in to help the team create what has become a beloved, signature look. (more…)
Highlighted by a new hospitality deck, the Down East Wood Ducks (High A; Carolina League) are slated to debut some new features at Grainger Stadium in 2018. (more…)
With Hurricane Irma approaching the United States, the Carolina League has decided to cancel its 2017 Mills Cup Championship Series. The circuit will instead declare co-champions at the conclusion of its divisional round. (more…)
Over the years, Grainger Stadium has retained its status as a classic ballpark while simultaneously offering a comfortable experience for today’s fans. This trait has been evident over its history, and is as apparent as ever after the arrival of the Down East Wood Ducks (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Monday marked the return of professional baseball to Grainger Stadium, as the Down East Wood Ducks (High A; Carolina League) played their home opener. (more…)
After months of anticipation, logos for the upstart Down East Wood Ducks (High A; Carolina League) have been unveiled. (more…)
We end 2016 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #1: The Carolina/California League realignment. (more…)
We end 2016 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #6: Rebranding. (more…)
Improvements to Grainger Stadium, set to host a new Carolina League team owned by the Texas Rangers in 2017, were mostly pushed back to 2018 due to a lack of acceptable bids and delays caused by Hurricane Matthew. (more…)
The name of Kinston, NC’s new High-A Carolina League franchise will be the Down East Wood Ducks. Wood Ducks was selected from a recent name the team contest; logos will be revealed at a later date. (more…)