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…)
Tag Archives | High A
Funding of P-Nats Ballpark Faces Scrutiny
Weeks after a new funding model for a Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) was published, Prince William County officials are questioning the project. (more…)
Jim Perry Stadium Preps for Astros Arrival
With the Buies Creek Astros (High A; Carolina League) set to arrive in April, Jim Perry Stadium is undergoing a series of upgrades. (more…)
Fayetteville Lease to be Presented on Tuesday
Next Tuesday could mark a major milestone for a proposed downtown Fayetteville ballpark, as a lease between the city and the Houston Astros is to be presented. (more…)
Blue Rocks Upgrade Concourse, Fan Amenities
In their latest upgrade at Frawley Stadium, the Delaware Stadium Corporation and the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League) have improved the concourse and restroom flooring. (more…)
Rawhide Unveils All-Star Game Logo
The Visalia Rawhide have unveiled the logo for the 2017 California League All-Star Game. The Rawhide will host the contest at Recreation Park on Tuesday, June 20. (more…)
Ben Hemmen Joins Fort Myers Miracle
Ben Hemmen is heading to Florida, as he is joining the Fort Myers Miracle (High A; Florida State League) as executive vice president and COO. Hemmen is assuming the role from Steve Gliner, who has been named the new president of the Hudson Valley Renegades (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Rawhide Extend Recreation Park Lease
The Visalia Rawhide (High A; California League) have agreed to a one-year lease extension at Recreation Park, but are hoping to eventually sign a longer agreement. (more…)
Fayetteville Lease Could be Finalized in December
A lease for a new downtown Fayetteville ballpark for a Houston Astros-owned franchise could be reviewed in December, according to Fayetteville officials. (more…)
Personnel News from Frederick, Lexington
We have personnel news to pass along from the Frederick Keys (High A; Carolina League) and the Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Buies Creek Astros Join Carolina League
On Friday, the Buies Creek Astros (High A; Carolina League) announced their move to Campbell University’s Jim Perry Stadium. The Houston Astros-owned franchise will spend the next two seasons at that facility before moving into a new ballpark in downtown Fayetteville, NC in 2019. (more…)
Fayetteville, Astros Closer to Lease Agreement
A lease agreement between the Houston Astros and the City of Fayetteville could be reviewed, and possibly finalized, by the end of this month. (more…)
Inland Empire 66ers Agree to New Lease
After some uncertainty surrounded the team’s future in San Bernardino, the Inland Empire 66ers (High A; California League) have agreed to a lease that runs until 2026. (more…)