This is the second announcement of the kind we’ve made this offseason: the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) announced the formation of Bull City Hospitality, a new company that will manage the food and beverage operation at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. (more…)
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Personnel news in Pensacola, Frisco, Syracuse
We have personnel news to report from the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League), Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) and the Syracuse Chiefs (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Charlotte lands 2016 Triple-A All-Star Game
The 29th annual Triple-A All-Star Game, featuring an International League/Pacific Coast League matchup, will be hosted by the Charlotte Knights and BB&T Ballpark on July 13, 2016. (more…)
Bats, Reds extend player development contract
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) and the Cincinnati Reds extended their player development contract (PDC) for two additional years, through 2018. (more…)
Bats to don Sunday camo uniforms in 2015
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) will wear special camouflage jerseys at all 2015 Sunday home games to benefit the Kentucky-Indiana Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. (more…)
Durham Bulls to mark DBAP 20th anniversary
Wow, how time flies: the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) are planning some big events this season to mark the 20th anniversary of Durham Bulls Athletic Park. (more…)
PSC lands Coolray Field concessions deal
Some concessions news to pass along: Professional Sports Catering (PSC) will manage all aspects of the food operations at Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League), including concessions, catering and staffing for every event at the ballpark. (more…)
Fences coming in for new IronPigs “Pig Pen” seating
We’ll see a radical realignment of left field this season at Coca-Cola Park, as the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) announced plans for new “Pig Pen” seating in front of the bullpens. (more…)
Pawtucket: We want to keep PawSox
With the potential sale of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), city officials say they’ll make a pitch to keep the team at McCoy Stadium. (more…)
Mud Hens wrap up successful Walleye Winterfest
Despite some bad weather, the Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) pulled off a successful Walleye Winterfest at Fifth Third Field, drawing 50,000 attendees over 10 days. (more…)
Year-end countdown: #8, New Charlotte/El Paso ballparks
Between now and New Year’s Eve we’ll run down the top ten stories covered on Ballpark Digest in 2014, determined by page views. At #8: the opening of new ballparks in Charlotte and El Paso. (more…)
Personnel moves in Vermont, SWB
We have personnel news from the front offices of the Vermont Lake Monsters (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
2014 Best Marketing Campaign: Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Unveiling new 2014 uniforms ended up being a huge offseason event for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs: the new bacon-themed look was successfully promoted via various social-media and Web-based initiatives under a Smell the Change campaign. For that effort, the IronPigs received Best Marketing Campaign in Ballpark Digest’s annual awards. (more…)