As they play their inaugural season, the New Britain Bees (independent; Atlantic League) are finding a niche among baseball fans in New Britain. (more…)
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Atlantic League lease approved by New Britain
The New Britain Common Council approved a lease with the independent Atlantic League to have a team playing at New Britain Stadium in 2016, but many things are still up in the air. (more…)
Atlantic League conditionally commits to New Britain
Pro baseball will return to New Britain Stadium in 2016, as the independent Atlantic League has conditionally approved an expansion or existing team to play there. (more…)
Atlantic League ponders New Britain team
The independent Atlantic League is looking at putting a team in New Britain next season after the Rock Cats depart for Hartford, with Frank Boulton leading the effort. (more…)
A branding exercise: Hartford Yard Goats
When the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) branding was announced to the public in March, there were plenty of complaints from fans. But that’s almost always the case when it comes to edgy MiLB brands — and history shows fans will usually end up embracing the moniker. (more…)
New for 2016: Dunkin’ Donuts Park
We have a name for the new Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark opening in 2016: Dunkin’ Donuts Park. (more…)
Legislators debate Hartford ballpark tax rebate
Connecticut legislators are debating a rebate on the state’s admissions tax on tickets sold at a new Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark, which could help pay down bonds in coming years. (more…)
Promotions Watch: What-If Nights
The often overlooked aspect of name the team contests is that the monikers that do not win still offer plenty of promotional opportunities. In recent years, more teams across Minor League Baseball are breaking out the losing finalists as part of What-If Night. These revisionist theme nights are the topic of this week’s Promotions Watch. […]
After Rock Cats, what becomes of New Britain Stadium?
With the move of the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) to Hartford next season, city officials are making plans for the vacated New Britain Stadium. (more…)
New for 2016: Hartford Yard Goats
We have a name for the relocating New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) for the 2016 season: the Hartford Yard Goats, which brings a railroad theme to the team. (more…)
Hartford ballpark bond sale, groundbreaking set for today
Big day today for a new Hartford ballpark for the relocating New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League): financing via bond sale should be finalized, with a groundbreaking in the afternoon. (more…)
The Week That Was: February 15, 2015
Hartford ballpark construction, MLB 2015 ballpark improvements, promotions news and scoreboard upgrades. The top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
Rock Cats launch “Name the Team” contest
With construction beginning on a new Hartford ballpark, the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) are holding a “Name the Team” contest for 2016 and beyond. (more…)