Brian Christianson, a former board president of the Beloit Snappers (Low Class A; Midwest League), says he wants to buy the team, put it on better financial footing and keep it in the Wisconsin city. (more…)
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Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) Head Groundskeeper Ben Young won the Sports Turf Managers Association’s 2nd annual Mowing Patterns Contest. Click on the headline to see his handiwork. (more…)
Lookouts sold to Hardball Capital
Approved at today’s Class AA Southern League meetings: the Chattanooga Lookouts have been sold to Hardball Capital, owners of MiLB teams in Fort Wayne and Savannah. (more…)
The Week That Was: Dec. 7
Wrigley Field renovations, team rebrandings and the potential sale of the Pawtucket Red Sox. The top stories during the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
It’s official: Billings Mustangs to Main Street Baseball
We reported it yesterday, but the official press conference is going on now: Main Street Baseball has purchased the Billings Mustangs (rookie; Pioneer League). (more…)
Prepping for the Winter Meetings
There is a very good question that is asked year round, particularly in the summer: “How do I get a job in baseball?” Or, more specifically: “How do I get my foot in the door?” The answer is direct. Go to the Winter Meetings. (more…)
Main Street Baseball buying Billings Mustangs
We alluded to team sales coming down the pike a few days ago, and this is one of them: Main Street Baseball, which owns the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League), is buying the Billings Mustangs (rookie; Pioneer League). (more…)
South Bend Cubs unveil logo, branding
We have the new logo and secondary marks for the South Bend Cubs (Low Class A; Midwest League), as the team preps for a new season as a Chicago Cubs affiliate. UPDATED! (more…)
Rome Braves unveil new alternate logo
More logo news: the Rome Braves (Low Class A; Sally League) have unveiled a new alternate logo for the 2015 season. (more…)
New for 2015: Daytona Tortugas
We have a name for the former Daytona Cubs: the Daytona Tortugas (High Class A; Florida State League) will be taking the field at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in 2015. (more…)
New for 2016: Spirit Communications Park
We don’t know what team will be playing in Columbia, S.C., in 2016, but we do know the name of the new ballpark as a naming-rights deal was announced: Spirit Communications Park. (more…)
New for 2015: Oklahoma City Dodgers
The Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are no more, as new team ownership brings a new name and branding for 2015: the Oklahoma City Dodgers. (more…)
Pawtucket Red Sox sold: reports
The Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) has been sold to investors connected with parent team Boston Red Sox, according to multiple media reports. (more…)