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…)
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TinCaps Receive John H. Johnson President’s Award
It’s the top honor in Minor League Baseball, and it’s richly deserved this year, as the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) franchise has been awarded the prestigious John H. Johnson President’s Award. (more…)
Freier Discusses Status of AT&T Field
After two seasons at the helm of the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League), Hardball Capital CEO Jason Freier is discussing the future of AT&T Field and whether a new ballpark is on the horizon. (more…)
Columbia to Host 2017 South Atlantic League All-Star Game
More good news out of Columbia for baseball fans, as the Columbia Fireflies and Spirit Communications Park have been awarded the 2017 South Atlantic League All-Star Game. (more…)
Columbia Wows Fayetteville Officials
Officials in Fayetteville have not been shy about using Spirit Communications Park as a model for a new ballpark in their city. A recent visit to the ballpark only validated that idea. (more…)
Fayetteville Officials Visiting Columbia
As they plan their own downtown ballpark, Fayetteville officials are making a trip to Spirit Communications Park in Columbia. (more…)
2016 Ballpark of the Year: Spirit Communications Park
With a stunning design, a devotion to the fan experience and a noticeable economic impact in the community, Spirit Communications Park, home of the South Atlantic League’s Columbia Fireflies, is Ballpark Digest’s Ballpark of the Year. (more…)
Fayetteville Agrees to Move Forward with MOU
In a routine but still important step, the Fayetteville City Council voted to move forward on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Houston Astros for a new downtown ballpark. (more…)
Segra Park / Columbia Fireflies
With a unique setting and a stunning design, Segra Park, new home of the Columbia Fireflies, had a strong debut last night. But the most important takeaway will be seen over time, as the ballpark is a catalyst for development in South Carolina’s capital city. (more…)
AT&T Field to have Refreshed Look in 2016
As one of the many Minor League Baseball teams sporting new uniforms this season, the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) are mixing things up. That new look—which blends the team’s classic logo with a sleek, modern concept—will extend to AT&T Field, a ballpark that continues to be refreshed. (more…)
Lookouts Reveal New Uniforms
Today the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) unveiled a new uniform scheme that ties together the club’s tradition and its future. The Lookouts have always been one of the more recognizable brands in Minor League Baseball, and the new concept plays to that strength. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Spirit Communications Park
Of the upcoming opening days and ballpark introductions in Minor League Baseball, few will be as highly anticipated as Spirit Communications Park, new home of the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League). After an 11-season absence, South Carolina’s capital city is set to embark on a baseball experience that operators and planners are hoping will […]
Studies: New Columbia ballpark noise, light won’t impact neighborhood
Studies prepared during the planning of Spirit Communications Park, set to open in April as home of the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League), indicate a minimal impact on the surrounding neighborhood when it comes to noise and light spillage. (more…)