It’s Dunkin’ Donuts Park vs. Whataburger Field in Double-A BoTB finals
We have what’s sure to be a hot final in the 2021 MiLB Double-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote, with Dunkin’ Donuts Park (Hartford Yard Goats) taking on Whataburger Field (Corpus Christi Hooks) in the final round. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
It’s back: Rays revive Ybor City ballpark plan
A proposal for an Ybor City ballpark is back for public discussion, as the Tampa Bay Rays are revisiting the notion of a new Tampa ballpark as relationships with St. Petersburg officials worsen. (more…)
Voting now open in 2021 Best of the Ballparks, MLB Partner Leagues
Next up in our annual series of fan votes: the polls are now open in the 2021 Best of the Ballparks selections in the four MLB Partner Leagues, encompassing 45 ballparks in former independent and affiliated leagues. (more…)
Blue Jays end Dunedin run
The Toronto Blue Jays played their last 2021 regular-season home game at Dunedin’s TD Ballpark, with the next stop Buffalo’s Sahlen Field, as the team’s road odyssey continues with the Canadian border sealed. (more…)
Intimidators Stadium sold; demolition planned for fall
With the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Low-A East) ensconced in a new downtown ballpark, the city is selling the team’s former home, Intimidators Stadium, to a developer for $3 million. (more…)
It’s Final Four time in Double-A Best of the Ballparks vote
With close votes that saw two contests decided by fewer than 45 votes, we’ve moved on to the Final Four round of the 2021 MiLB Double-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)
It’s Huntington Park vs. Las Vegas Ballpark in AAA Best of the Ballpark finals
After an intense Final Four vote, it’s Huntington Park (Columbus Clippers) vs. Las Vegas Ballpark (Las Vegas Aviators) in the finals of the 2021 Triple-A MiLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote, running through May 30. (more…)
Thunder to play at Rider indefinitely
The newly summer-collegiate Trenton Thunder (MLB Draft League) will play indefinitely at Rider University’s Sonny Pittaro Field while the Buffalo Bisons (Triple-A East) play at Trenton Thunder Ballpark. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Chat for May 24: Dave Heller
Dave Heller, owner of two MiLB teams and a newly independent Pioneer League squad, joins Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard to discuss his approach to fun at the ballpark and MiLB’s makeover in this week’s Ballpark Digest Chat. (more…)
Dodger Stadium gondola plans refined
Plans for a proposed Dodger Stadium gondola have been refined to now encompass a single route between downtown Los Angeles’s Union Station to Dodger Stadium, adding a intermediate stop in Chinatown. (more…)
Double-A Best of the Ballpark vote moves to Elite Eight
After a Sweet Sixteen round that saw high numbers of voting and a few notable upsets, we’ve moved on to the Elite Eight round of the 2021 Double-A MiLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)
What should be done with the Astrodome?
We’re seeing another run at planning for the future of the Eighth Wonder of the World, as the Astrodome Conservancy is asking for public input on future uses for the iconic Astrodome. (more…)
NCAA loosens ballpark restrictions for baseball, softball
With COVID-19 restrictions loosening across the country, the NCAA is following suit and passing oversight of capacity limits and mask requirements for baseball and softball championship play to local health officials. (more…)