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The week that was: October 31

The most popular stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. This week: problems in Brockton, shifts in the FSL, and lots of news from Clark and Addison. The most popular stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. This week: problems in Brockton, shifts […]

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Griffith promoted at P-Nats

Following a successful 2009 season, Jonathan Griffith adds the duties of vice president with the Potomac Nationals.The Potomac Nationals (High Class A; Carolina League) announced that General Manager Jonathan Griffith's role has been expanded within the organization, adding the role of Vice President to go along with his everyday duties as the GM. The 2010 […]

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Sarasota Reds to Bradenton

The Pittsburgh Pirates will buy the Sarasota Reds and move them to Bradenton; the Reds will take over the Bucs' affiliation in Lynchburg. The Sarasota Reds (High Class A; Florida State League) are no more, as the team is being sold to the Pittsburgh Pirates, who will move the franchise to McKechnie Field for the […]

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Goldklang Group announces 2010 theme: “Be Your Own Fan”

The owners and operators of four franchises announce a new theme for the 2010 season, as the "Fun is Good" promo runs its course. The Goldklang Group — owners and operators of the Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League), Hudson Valley Renegades (short season; NY-Penn League), St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) and Fort […]

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Ballpark Visit: John Thurman Field, home of the Modesto Nuts

With the ballpark improvements, large menu, “PlayBall” program, special nights and attractions for kids, Modesto Nuts management team is doing everything they can to make Thurman Field the place to be on game days. With the ballpark improvements, large menu, “PlayBall” program, special nights and attractions for kids, the Modesto Nuts management team seems to […]

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Ballpark Visit: John Thurman Field / Modesto Nuts / 2

We visit John Thurman Field, home of the Modesto Nuts.Concessions Thurman Field has a very good selection of food, snacks, beer and wine, probably larger than many California League teams. Ballpark fare includes a lobster sandwich, tri-tip, pulled BBQ chicken, BBQ ribs, Angus hamburger, chicken wrap, sausage, salads (tri tip, chicken, lobster), garlic or chili […]

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