Bowling Green Ballpark will see major changes next season, as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) have announced more than $2 million in upgrades. The upgrades, announced in conjunction with the Warren County Downtown Economic Development Authority, are slated to be completed by April 6, 2019. (more…)
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Bowling Green Ballpark Upgrades on Tap
Under new ownership, the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) are planning to make several improvements to Bowling Green Ballpark. (more…)
Temerity Baseball Buys Kannapolis Intimidators
The Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) are under new ownership, as Temerity Baseball, LLC, has officially acquired the club. Temerity, led by Andy Sandler of Temerity Capital Partners of Washington, D.C., is purchasing the team as it plans to open a new downtown Kannapolis ballpark in 2020. (more…)
Augusta Plans Lake Olmstead Stadium Repairs
Augusta officials are planning repairs to Lake Olmstead Stadium, a move to allow the former home of the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; South Atlantic League) to host non-baseball events. (more…)
New Kannapolis Ballpark Breaks Ground
Ground was broken on Tuesday for a new Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) ballpark, marking a milestone for the upcoming downtown Kannapolis venue. (more…)
Dick Nussbaum Wins Warren Giles Award
Dick Nussbaum, president of the Low A Midwest League, has won Minor League Baseball‘s 35th annual Warren Giles Award. The award honors outstanding service as a league president. (more…)
Holm Promoted to River Bandits GM as Chesser Resigns
Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) General Manager Andrew Chesser will step down in November, with current Assistant General Manager Jacqueline Holm being promoted to GM. Chesser intends to pursue opportunities in southern California, outside baseball, while Holm will be promoted to General Manager and take over management of the team’s front office. (more…)
Rome Braves Working to Extend Lease
The Rome Braves (Low A; Sally League) are working to extend their State Mutual Stadium lease, which would clear the way for future ballpark upgrades. (more…)
Personnel News: Rogers Honored by NY-Penn League; RiverDogs Announce New Hires
We have personnel news, including a league honor for Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) General Manager Jane Rogers and new hires by the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Parkview Field Naming Rights Extended
The home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) is keeping its name for five more years, as the naming-rights deal for Parkview Field has been extended. (more…)
2018 Editor’s Choice for Outstanding Achievement: Ivy at Berlin Place
It has been a year of development for the South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League), as they are nearing completion on The Ivy at Berlin Place. The project, which gives South Bend a Wrigleyville feel while tying into surrounding downtown development, has earned a 2018 Editor’s Choice for Outstanding Achievement Award. (more…)
First National Bank Field Naming Rights Extended
The Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) and First National Bank have announced an extension of their naming-rights agreement for First National Bank Field. (more…)
2018 Best Marketing TV Spot: Quad Cities River Bandits
In the best Minor League baseball marketing television spots, teams create unique ads that not only promote their brand but connect it to the community. We highlight the best in our Ballpark Digest annual awards for 2018 Marketing TV Spot of the Year (more…)