Ballpark Digest
The Business of Ballparks and Baseball in Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, Indy, Summer Collegiate and College
The MountainStar Sports Group Foundation–on behalf of the El Paso Chihuahuas Foundation, El Paso Locomotive FC Foundation, the Foster Family Foundation, and Hunt Family Foundation–has announced a total $150,000 donation to the two victims’ relief funds to support those affected by Saturday’s tragic mass shooting in El Paso. (more…)
On August 30, the Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will play as the Iowa Caucuses, taking the field in a uniform that includes a specialty jersey and cap. The I-Cubs will face the Memphis Redbirds for a 7:08 p.m. first pitch. (more…)
Las Vegas Aviators (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ownership has filed for a special use permit that would cover over 116 acres surrounding Las Vegas Ballpark, the team’s home in Summerlin. (more…)
The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are planning a 900-kilowatt solar project at Chukchansi Park, which will result in solar panels being incorporated into carports. Fresno-based Trinity Power has been selected to lead the organization’s transition to clean electricity, powering Chukchansi Park with energy from the sun. (more…)
The Round Rock Express and Dell Diamond will host the 2021 Triple-A All-Star Game, showcasing the best of the International and Pacific Coast leagues for the first time. (more…)
Protective netting will extend to the foul poles at the upcoming Wichita ballpark, set to open in 2020 for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will extend protective netting to the foul poles at Chukchansi Park, with the project to be completed for the 2020 season. (more…)
In the midst of their first season in a new ballpark, the Las Vegas Aviators (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have broken their previous single-season franchise attendance record. (more…)
With the biggest objection to a new Wichita Triple-A ballpark being parking availability, city officials are working to create enough spots in the area — and those plans are changing once again. (more…)
The 2019 Triple-A All-Star Game will be televised on MLB Network, which will air a live broadcast from El Paso’s Southwest University Park on Wednesday, July 10. (more…)
As planing for a new Wichita ballpark continues, city officials are considering a proposal for a nearby 543-space parking garage and bus station. (more…)
Wichita’s Ballpark Village Master Plan was released this week, showing some possibilities for how the area surrounding an upcoming ballpark could be reshaped. (more…)
A major milestone is in the offing at Southwest University Park, as the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are on the verge of welcoming their three-millionth fan. The three-millionth fan is expected to enter the ballpark gates on Friday, June 14 of the Chihuahuas current seven game homestand. (more…)