Recent trends in ballpark design have helped blend mixed-use developments with the facilities themselves. There are numerous examples of this trend playing out across Minor League Baseball, but the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League) took it a step further in 2016 by becoming the first team to add apartment units to their ballpark. (more…)
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Lugnuts, Blue Jays Renew Affiliation
A renewal of the affiliation between the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League) and the Toronto Blue Jays is now official. The Lugnuts and Blue Jays will continue their affiliation through the 2018 season. (more…)
Lugnuts Announce Mini Golf Course
The trend of offseason golf at the ballpark continues, as the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League) will offer mini golf at Cooley Law School Stadium. (more…)
Lugnuts Hit Eight Million Fan Mark
The Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League) reached an attendance milestone on Wednesday night, when they welcomed their eight millionth fan. The eight millionth fan was Bill Johnston. (more…)
The Week That Was: August 7, 2016
Ballpark Digest Awards, facilities issues in Joplin and Hartford, and some unusual game-day promotions. Here are the top 10 stories on Ballpark Digest for the week of July 31-Aug. 6, as measured by page views. (more…)
The Re-Creation Game Returns
One of the more unique broadcasting events in the minors returns tonight, as Jesse Goldberg-Strassler will call his annual re-creation game. (more…)
English Classes Foster Player Growth
It’s game day and, from a room in Cooley Law School Stadium, home of the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League), voices can be heard singing “Take Me Out to The Ballgame” hours before first pitch. (more…)
LumberKings Win 4,000th Game
The Clinton LumberKings achieved a unique milestone on Friday, becoming the first Midwest League franchise to win 4,000 games. They did so with a 4-2 over the Lansing Lugnuts at Cooley Law School Stadium. (more…)
Outfield Ballpark Lofts Open in Lansing
One of the more anticipated projects in the minors is complete, as the Outfield Ballpark Lofts are open for occupancy at Cooley Law School Stadium, home of the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Promotions Watch: Craft Beer at the Ballpark
Over the last several years, the connection between Minor League Baseball and the craft beer industry has steadily grown—and that trend will continue in 2016. Along with keeping their team branded beers on the menu, many clubs are rolling out craft beer nights, beer fests, and more to further the bond between baseball and microbrews. (more…)
Promotions Watch: College vs. MiLB
Within a matter of days before starting the season, several Minor League Baseball teams will face off against local colleges in exhibition matches. This year features an interesting slate of minor league vs. college matchups, prompting a closer look in the latest Promotions Watch. (more…)
MLB trade binge extends to Lugnuts, Hot Rods
In a trade ostensibly made before the MLB deadline, the Lansing Lugnuts and Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) agreed to swap broadcasters Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Danny Reed for the sixth inning of today’s game. (more…)
Building a Hall of Fame from scratch
Besides writing for Ballpark Digest, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler tackled a big offseason project for the Lansing Lugnuts (Low Class A; Midwest League): launching a Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame. Here’s his account of the experience. (more…)