We may have another new ballpark plan for the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as a suburban Henderson developer has brought up the idea of a Cashman Field replacement at the Cadence master planned community. (more…)
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Best of 2015: #9, the annual Rickwood Classic
We end 2015 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, #9: The Rickwood Classic from the Birmingham Barons, highlighted by an appearance from Darryl Strawberry. (more…)
City: New Hartford ballpark may open late
After developer Centerplan Cos. reportedly warned that Dunkin’ Donuts Park, new home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League), may not open on time, the Hartford Stadium Authority wants explanations for the potential delay and a $10 million cost overrun. (more…)
Never the bride: Frisco to celebrate runners-up in April promo
Totally topical: the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) are celebrating notable runners-up, including Miss Colombia, with “Runner-Up Night” at Dr Pepper Ballpark in April. (more…)
Best of 2015: #10, Hartford Yard Goats
We end 2015 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, #10 on the list: the move of the New Britain Rock Cats and the emergence of the Hartford Yard Goats and Dunkin’ Donuts Park. (more…)
Fightin Phils unveil new 2016 uniforms
We have new looks for the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League), as the team unveils four new uniforms for the 2016 season. (more…)
Canal Park makeover continues with new turf in 2016
More changes to Canal Park, home of the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League), in 2016, as the ballpark will undergo an upgrade to the playing field before the season opener. (more…)
Amarillo debating play for San Antonio Missions
Amarillo officials are looking at bringing in Brailsford & Dunlavey and spending an additional $18 million to lure the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) to a new downtown ballpark — which, at the present, is a long shot. (more…)
Mets commit to Kingsport for five more years
This makes us so happy — the rookie Appalachian League is now one of the hottest circuits in Minor League Baseball. Today’s Appy League news: the New York Mets will keep a team in Kingsport for five additional years, through 2020. (more…)
Goldklang Group: ‘Take Me Out With the Crowd’
The theme of the Goldklang Group’s new fan-marketing campaign: ‘Take Me Out With the Crowd,’ as four teams will utilize the slogan throughout club advertising and marketing, engagement, communications and digital platforms. (more…)
MiLB teams announce netting changes
Even though netting recommendations in MLB ballparks for 2016 weren’t mandated for Minor League Baseball teams, several MiLB clubs have announced changes for next season. (more…)
Shorebirds, Orioles extend affiliation
The Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League) and the Baltimore Orioles have extended their player-development contract (PDC) for two more years, through the end of the 2018 season. (more…)
Fightin Phils: 50 years with the Phillies
To mark the 50-year affiliation mark with the Philadelphia Phillies, the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) will feature a “50 Seasons in Reading” logo throughout the season. (more…)