Comcast will telecast all 70 Fort Wayne TinCaps games this season, throughout most of Indiana.The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) announced a new partnership with Comcast that will enable all 70 of the team’s games played this season at Parkview Field to be carried live on Comcast’s digital cable lineup throughout most […]
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River Bandits unveil more enhancements for ’09
An overhaul of concessions is one of the highlights for the Quad Cities River Bandits in season two of new ownership.An overhaul of concessions is one of the highlights for the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) in season two of new ownership. We’re already written about the addition of a new […]
Cost of Portland redevelopment mushrooms to almost $300 million
What began as a plan for a new Portland Beavers ballpark has now grown to include a new entertainment district and more in the Rose District, with a price tag close to $300 million — not counting the cost of borrowing such a large sum of money, leading many in Portland to wonder about the […]
Early reports on new Fort Wayne ballpark in: “jaw-dropping masterpiece”
Of course, we’ll be the judge of that, but a columnist for the Fort Wayne newspaper is impressed with Parkview Field.It’s a big weekend for ballpark openings, as Gwinnett, Bowling Green, Columbus and Fort Wayne are all unveiling new facilities. These are all ballparks we’ve been following since the beginnings of planning for all, so […]
Tourists flatter Ballpark Digest for coverage
Yes, we can be flattered into covering the happenings of a baseball team. Here, the Ashville Tourists are launching a sponsored game-day-insert cartoon and used us in the example.Yes, we can be flattered into covering the happenings of a baseball team. Here, the Ashville Tourists (Low Class A; Sally League) are launching a sponsored game-day-insert […]
Knights hook up Webcam for instant fan weather information
The Charlotte Knights have set up a real-time webcam from the press box to give fans up-to-the-second weather information on game day.The Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) have set up a real-time webcam from the press box to give fans up-to-the-second weather information on game day. Fans can log onto charlotteknights.com/weather to get a […]
Rock Cats announce ballpark improvements
The New Britain Rock Cats are unveiling two fan-friendly ballpark renovations at New Britain Stadium during Thursday’s season opener.The New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) are unveiling two fan-friendly ballpark renovations at New Britain Stadium during Thursday’s season opener. The open-air Samuel Adams Rooftop Bar & Grill on the ballpark’s upper level patio […]
It’s Grillers Stadium, not Drillers Stadium, for a single game
For one game, Drillers Stadium is officially changing names. On Friday, April 17, the home of the Tulsa Drillers is being renamed Grillers Stadium as part of a KFC promotionFor one game, Drillers Stadium is officially changing names. On Friday, April 17, the home of the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) is being renamed […]
Aces hope to establish new baseball tradition in Reno
Baseball hasn’t exactly been a smash in Reno for a long time. but the Reno Aces are hoping to change that.Baseball hasn’t exactly been a smash in Reno for a long time. but the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are hoping to change that with a new ballpark and a new attitude. It […]
Recreation Ballpark renovations a hit with fans
The Visalia Rawhide unveiled the improvements to Recreation Ballpark during an open house this weekend, and the fans were thrilled.The Visalia Rawhide unveiled the improvements to Recreation Ballpark during an open house this weekend, and the fans were thrilled. Opening day is Thursday. It’s been a long process for Rawhide owner Tom Seidler, whose years […]
Crunching the numbers on a new Bevos ballpark
When you look at the numbers and the existing revenue streams, it’s hard to be optimistic about the future of a new Portland Beavers ballpark.When the Portland City Council approved an $88.8 million agreement with Merritt Paulson to renovate PGE Park for MLS soccer and build a new Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) […]
Ripken, Stone Crabs draw over 7,000 in Port Charlotte
A crowd of 7,116 fans was on hand to see Cal Ripken Jr. introduce his newest team, the Charlotte Stone Crabs. A capacity crowd of 7,116 fans was on hand last night at Charlotte County Sports Park to see Cal Ripken Jr. introduce his newest team, the Charlotte Stone Crabs (High Class A; Florida State […]
Salem Red Sox out to great start after Opening Day sellout
The former Salem Avalanche excited a crowd of 5,287 with an extra-inning loss.It looks like the Salem Avalanche made a successful debut as part of Red Sox Nation, with a sellout crowd on hand at Salem Memorial Ballpark to see the Salem Red Sox (High Class A; Caroline League) in action. And a large part of […]