We could see a new home for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum as the organization has launched fundraising efforts at the historic Paseo YMCA site, fueled by a $1 million gift from Bank of America. (more…)
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Financing finalized for Hinchliffe Stadium renovations
The $94-million financing for the redevelopment of Hinchliffe Stadium, a former Negro Leagues ballpark in Paterson, NJ, has been finalized by BAW Development, paving the way for work to continue. (more…)
Hinchliffe Stadium renovations begin
Renovations to Paterson’s Hinchliffe Stadium, one of four remaining Negro Leagues ballparks still standing, have begun after a groundbreaking ceremony. (more…)
MLB raises Negro Leagues to Major League status
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred today announced the elevation of the seven Negro Leagues to Major League status, continuing the game’s 2020 celebration of the creation of the Negro National League in 1920. (more…)
MLB to honor Negro Leagues today
It’s a beautiful day for baseball, so sit back, tune into MLB Network or load the MLB.tv app, and follow how Major League Baseball is honoring the centennial of the founding of the Negro Leagues throughout the games today. (more…)
St. Louis’s Stars Park to be remembered
Another former Negro Leagues ballpark will be remembered, as Stars Park, former home of the St. Louis Stars of the Negro National League, will be highlighted in a partnership between the St. Louis Cardinals and Harris-Stowe State University. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for June 30, 2020
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard tip their hats to the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues, discuss how MLB should be broadcasting games from empty ballparks, and why submariners are so hard to hit in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Former Negro Leagues ballparks
One casualty of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has been a baseball-wide celebration of the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Negro National League. There are six existing ballparks that formerly hosted Negro Leagues major-league action; here they are. (more…)
2020 Rickwood Classic Set for June 8
The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) have announced details on the 2020 Rickwood Classic, set to be played at historic Rickwood Field on June 8. (more…)
Hinchliffe Stadium Renovation Lands $1M State Grant
A $1 million New Jersey urban parks grant has been awarded to a Hinchliffe Stadium renovation project, bringing some funding to a plan to revive the historic facility. (more…)
Hamtramck Stadium Renovation Effort Making Progress
Fundraising has helped the Hamtramck Stadium renovation effort make progress, as work could begin at the former Negro Leagues ballpark this fall. (more…)
Jack White to Play in Hamtramck Stadium Charity Baseball Game
After previously donating to its restoration effort, rock star Jack White will play in a charity baseball game at Hamtramck Stadium on Thursday, July 11. (more…)
Jack White Donates to Hamtramck Stadium Effort
Fundraising efforts to restore Hamtramck Stadium received a boost from Jack White, as the rock star has contributed $10,000 to the campaign. (more…)