Some big names leaving Minor League Baseball today. The second: Longtime executive Trevor Gooby is departing the Pittsburgh Pirates‘ Bradenton operations, as he takes a position with the Seattle Mariners. (more…)
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New Scoreboard Eyed for McKechnie Field
Pending local approval, fans attending Pittsburgh Pirates spring training or Bradenton Mauraders (High A; Florida State League) games can expect a new scoreboard at McKechnie Field. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks, Grapefruit League: McKechnie Field
After several rounds of voting with over 12,000 individuals participating, readers of Ballpark Digest and Spring Training Online overwhelmingly chose McKechnie Field, spring home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, as the leading Grapefruit League spring-training facility in the websites’ annual Best of the Ballparks polling. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Grapefruit League, Finals
Thousand and thousands of spring-training fans have spoken and we’re down to the two finalists in the Best of the Ballparks, Grapefruit League competition, with McKechnie Field squaring off against Ed Smith Stadium. Vote today! (more…)
A’s, Pirates unveil new spring workout facilities
These aren’t the most glamorous investments for teams, but they’re increasingly essential to the player-development process, as the Oakland Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates unveil new training facilities at their spring homes. (more…)
It’s that time of year: spring training
Just a warning that we’ll be on the road much of the next three weeks, as we start the season with trips to Phoenix and Florida for spring training. (more…)
2013 Best Ballpark Renovation Over $1M: McKechnie Field
The oldest ballpark in spring training received a dramatic facelift for 2013 that benefited both the Pittsburgh Pirates and Bradenton Marauders, earning recognition from Ballpark Digest for Best Renovation (Over $1 Million) of the season. It’s the most historic venue in spring training, a place where Roberto Clemente worked his way into shape, Henry Aaron […]
Grant new GM of Bradenton Maurauders
We have a promotion to report: A.J.Grant is the new GM of the Bradenton Marauders (High Class A; Florida State League), with Trevor Gooby continuing to oversee all the Pirates’ Florida operations. The news was announced by Dennis DaPra, executive vice resident and general manager of PNC Park and Facility Management. “A.J. has a proven […]
More records fall, this time toppled by Bradenton Marauders
Another attendance record in the books: Helped by a $10-million renovation of McKechnie Field, the Bradenton Marauders (High Class A; Florida State League) set franchise records for overall attendance and average attendance. At the end of the day, 109,845 fans attended Marauders games this season, an average of 1,772 per game in the fourth season […]
Bradenton to host 2014 FSL All-Star Game
The Bradenton Marauders are hosting the 2014 High Class A Florida State League All-Star Game at McKechnie Field. Bradenton, in its fourth season in the FSL, will be hosting its first All-Star Game. The 53rd annual game will pit the top players in the FSL South against the best of the FSL North. “The Marauders […]
McKechnie Field renovations expanded
The price tag for renovations at McKechnie Field, the spring home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, has grown by $2.5 million or so after the team added some new improvements to the mix. However, Bradenton’s contribution to the project — $7.5 million — remains the same. The team has indicated it will pick up the additional […]
The Week That Was: August 5
The World Baseball Classic, El Paso, new Yankee Stadium and the future of the Tampa Bay Rays were on the minds of Ballpark Digest readers this week. The most popular stories on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. Israel preps for WBC PCL approves El Paso purchase of T-Padres New Yankee Stadium less intimidating? […]
The Week That Was: July 29
The sad demise of the London Rippers, ballpark changes for 2013 and potential ballpark deals in Hagerstown and Oakland. The most popular stories on Ballpark Digest this past week, as measured by page views. Developer: I can build new A’s ballpark with private financing Rippers pull out of Frontier League; to be replaced by road […]