The Greenville Drive (High-A; Sally League) unveiled around $8 million in Fluor Field upgrades, including a million-dollar revamp to the ballpark’s lighting system and around $7 million in clubhouse enhancements. (more…)
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More Fluor Field upgrades on tap
We could see the addition of an entertainment district to Fluor Field, home of the Greenville Drive (Low Class A; Sally League), as the Greenville City Council gave initial approval to the project. (more…)
No changes in Boston Red Sox affiliates
No changes for the Boston Red Sox in its full-season affiliate lineup, with Worcester, Portland, Greenville and Salem returning for the 2021 season and beyond. (more…)
Charlotte Knights Land 2020 ACC Baseball Championship
Despite statements that International League scheduling rules prohibited teams hosting an event like this, the Charlotte Knights announced the 2020 ACC Baseball Championship will be held at BB&T Ballpark from May 19 to May 24, 2020. (more…)
ACC Baseball Tournament Up for Grabs
With Durham Bulls Athletic Park out of the mix for 2020, the ACC Baseball Tournament will shift to a new location—and a competitive field is lining up to host the tourney. (more…)
Drive, Hot Rods Post Opening Night Sellouts
Some healthy crowds to begin the season, as both the Greenville Drive (Low A; Sally League) and Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) notched sellouts on Opening Nights. (more…)
Luxury Apartments Pitched Near Fluor Field
The Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum could move from its site opposite the Greenville Drive‘s (Low A; Sally League) Fluor Field to a nearby location, making way for a proposed luxury apartment complex. (more…)
Drive Earn John H. Johnson President’s Award
The Greenville Drive (Low A; Sally League) have earned Minor League Baseball‘s 44th annual John H. Johnson President‘s Award. The team will receive Minor League Baseball’s top honor at the Baseball Winter Meetings Banquet on Sunday, December 10, at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. (more…)
Editor’s Choice Award: National Eclipse Games
On August 21, many teams around baseball staged games and viewing parties to observe the National Eclipse. By seizing the opportunity to host a game in honor of this rare event, these teams created a memorable day in baseball that is being recognized by Ballpark Digest. (more…)
2017 Best Ballpark Renovation (MiLB): Fluor Field
Our annual Ballpark Digest Awards continue with the Greenville Drive (Low A; Sally League) and extensive upgrades to Fluor Field, earning our Best Ballpark Renovation (MiLB) recognition for 2017. (more…)
Eclipse Boffo Box Office for MiLB Teams
Combining an eclipse viewing party with a Minor League Baseball game ended up being box-office genius for many teams, with one — the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) — setting a team single-game attendance record. (more…)
Asheville Tourists to Become Hippies on June 29
On June 29, the Asheville Tourists (Low A; Sally League) will don special jerseys as they become the Asheville Hippies. Complete with colored tie-dye theme jerseys, the Tourists will take on the name Hippies as the result of a wager with the Greenville Drive. (more…)
Greenville to Host 2017 Promo Seminar
Minor League Baseball has announced that Greenville, SC, home of the Greenville Drive (Low A; Sally League), will host the 2017 Promo Seminar. The event will take place at the Greenville Hyatt Regency from September 26-28. (more…)