Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) owner Ken Babby is negotiating to buy the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) from Peter Bragan, Jr., according to a published report. (more…)
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Fences coming in for new IronPigs “Pig Pen” seating
We’ll see a radical realignment of left field this season at Coca-Cola Park, as the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) announced plans for new “Pig Pen” seating in front of the bullpens. (more…)
Improvements pitched for Hank Aaron Stadium
Almost a half-million dollars in improvements to Hank Aaron Stadium, home of the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League), could happen this year and next under a proposal from Mayor Sandy Stimpson. (more…)
Pawtucket: We want to keep PawSox
With the potential sale of the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), city officials say they’ll make a pitch to keep the team at McCoy Stadium. (more…)
Appalachian League eyes 2016 expansion
With MLB teams looking to add rookie-level teams, the Appalachian League could expand by two teams in 2016 after league officials considered 2015 changes. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Spirit Communications Park
Tuesday saw the groundbreaking of a new Columbia (S.C.) ballpark, Spirit Communications Park. The $37-million project ($30 million from the city, $7 million from team owner Hardball Capital) is set to open for the 2016 season. (more…)
Contractor named for new GreenJackets ballpark
We have a contractor for a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark to be built as part of Project Jackson — provided the ballpark funding survives a court appeal. (more…)
Redbirds, Cardinals unveil AutoZone Park upgrades
New ownership means lots of change for the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as $6.5 million in upgrades to AutoZone Park were unveiled by the team today. (more…)
Boise Hawks officially sold; staff added
The Boise Hawks (short season A; Northwest League) are now officially under Agon Sports & Entertainment ownership, with additions made to the front office. (more…)
Asheville Tourists prepping for big 2015
With big changes to McCormick Field and a gig hosting the South Atlantic League All-Star Game, the Asheville Tourists are planning for a big 100th-year anniversary season in 2015. (more…)
Mud Hens wrap up successful Walleye Winterfest
Despite some bad weather, the Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) pulled off a successful Walleye Winterfest at Fifth Third Field, drawing 50,000 attendees over 10 days. (more…)
Year-end countdown: #1, Affiliate Dance
We end our review of the top ten stories covered on Ballpark Digest in 2014 with the top story of the year: the MLB/MiLB affiliate dance. (more…)
Year-end countdown: #8, New Charlotte/El Paso ballparks
Between now and New Year’s Eve we’ll run down the top ten stories covered on Ballpark Digest in 2014, determined by page views. At #8: the opening of new ballparks in Charlotte and El Paso. (more…)