Giving back to the community has always been a high priority for major and minor league baseball teams. One way they are doing that is by leaving seats empty or dedicating them to specific community programs and members of the community. (more…)
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Promotions Watch: May The Fourth Be With You
Today is May 4, which is of course celebrated in many circles as May The Fourth Be With You, or Star Wars Day. In light of May The Fourth Be With You, many Minor League Baseball teams are preparing for their Star Wars nights. (more…)
Staten Island Yankees to Offer Autism Suite in 2017
Baseball teams are always looking for new ways to accommodate families and individuals impact by autism. The Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are involved in that initiative this year (more…)
Dunkin’ Donuts Park / Hartford Yard Goats
Before a packed house last Thursday night, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) christened their home, Dunkin’ Donuts Park. (more…)
Teams Prepare for Jackie Robinson Day
With the annual Jackie Robinson Day set for Saturday, Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball teams are planning their tributes to Jackie Robinson. (more…)
Hall of Fame Tour Hits the Road in 2017
Just as it did in 2016, the traveling Baseball Hall of Fame tour will make stops at several cities over the course of the 2017 season. (more…)
Baby Cakes Thriving with Rebrand
In November, the New Orleans Zephyrs became the New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), prompting a lot of different reactions, not just in New Orleans but in the entire sports community. Those reactions have translated into strong merchandise sales, and boosted the team’s overall brand in the community. (more…)
Tim Tebow Heading to the South Atlantic League
The Columbia Fireflies are slated to open the season with former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow on their roster, allowing their South Atlantic League rivals to plan on his arrival. (more…)
Promotions Watch: College Games at MiLB Ballparks
With spring training in its early stages, there is finally some baseball action underway. For many Minor League Baseball fans, however, the wait continues for a few more weeks, unless they happen to be near a ballpark that is hosting college baseball action. In this edition of Promotions Watch, we look at some upcoming college […]
RiverDogs’ Riley Park Club Prepares for Debut
Several Minor League Baseball teams have undertaken various upgrades and construction projects this off-season. One of them is the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League), who are on schedule to open the new club level at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park in time for the 2017 season. (more…)
Best of 2016: #6, Rebranding
We end 2016 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #6: Rebranding. (more…)
Actors and What Could Have Been
The lives of athletes and actors can be similar. There are long hours of preparation, whether it’s learning lines, lifting weights, or making public appearances to promote a team, film, or TV show. (more…)
Construction Resumes at Dunkin’ Donuts Park
Tuesday was a landmark day in Hartford, where construction of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, once and future home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League), began again in anticipation of a 2017 opening. (more…)