A judge ruled Thursday to remove liens that were placed on properties surrounding Hartford’s Dunkin’ Donuts Park, effectively clearing the way for redevelopment. (more…)
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No Decisions Yet on Hank Aaron Stadium’s Future
With the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) ending their run at Hank Aaron Stadium, local officials say there are no firm plans yet for the facility’s future. (more…)
River Bandits, Genesis Donating $100K to Local Flood Relief Efforts
On Wednesday, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) and Genesis Health System announced a $100,000 donation that will go toward local flood relief efforts. (more…)
Kannapolis Ballpark Netting Plans Unveiled
Protective netting at an upcoming downtown Kannapolis ballpark will cover the entirety of the seating grandstand, the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) announced Thursday. The announcement comes ahead of the facility’s 2020 opening. (more…)
Trash Pandas Announce Front Office Staff Appointments
Ahead of their inaugural 2020 season, the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League) are announcing several personnel moves, including the appointment of Garrett Fahrmann as Vice President and General Manager. (more…)
Topping Out Ceremony Held for Wichita Ballpark
A milestone was celebrated at the Wichita ballpark construction site Wednesday, when a topping out ceremony for the facility took place. (more…)
MountainStar Sports Group Announces Donation to Victims’ Relief Funds
The MountainStar Sports Group Foundation–on behalf of the El Paso Chihuahuas Foundation, El Paso Locomotive FC Foundation, the Foster Family Foundation, and Hunt Family Foundation–has announced a total $150,000 donation to the two victims’ relief funds to support those affected by Saturday’s tragic mass shooting in El Paso. (more…)
Deadline for 2019 Ballpark Digest Award Nominations One Week Away
A deadline of August 14 for nominations for the annual Ballpark Digest Awards, covering the 2019 season, is just one week away. And we want to hear from you! (more…)
IronPigs to Play as IronPugs August 19
In a move that is being attributed to a typo, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) will play as the IronPugs on August 19. Due to a simple spelling mistake by IronPigs President and General Manager, Kurt Landes – the team will become the IronPugs for one day. (more…)
New for August 30: Iowa Caucuses
On August 30, the Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will play as the Iowa Caucuses, taking the field in a uniform that includes a specialty jersey and cap. The I-Cubs will face the Memphis Redbirds for a 7:08 p.m. first pitch. (more…)
Fans Reflect on Intimidators Stadium Memories
As the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) near the end of their run at Intimidators Stadium, fans are reflecting on their fond memories of the ballpark. (more…)
Dragons Postponed Game After Mass Shooting
Following a mass shooting in the city early Sunday morning in which a gunman killed nine people, the Dayton Dragons (Low A; Midwest League) postponed their scheduled home game for that day. (more…)
Today’s BPD Broadcaster Chat: Jesse and Mick Discuss Mel Allen, Lightning and More
Join Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Mick Gillispie on their weekly Broadcaster Chat podcast, as they discuss the language of baseball, broadcasting and broadcasters, and the big stories of the week on Ballpark Digest. (more…)