New Marlins ballpark to feature aquariums in backstop
The new home of the Florida Marlins, slated to open in 2012, will feature a backstop with two aquariums clad with Lexan: bulletproof glass. Boy, here's something you don't see every day: The new home of the Florida Marlins, slated to open in 2012, will feature a backstop with two aquariums clad with Lexan: bulletproof […]
Did Cristian Guerrero set an amazing HR record — and no one knows?
Christian Guerrero hit five home runs in five consecutive at-bats for the Gary SouthShore RailCats during a Wednesday doubleheader. As far as we can tell this is a record in professional baseball — but no one seems to have noticed. UPDATED: Yes, it ties a record. Which also was largely forgotten. Christian Guerrero hit five […]
Twins to add more SRO tickets, drink rails to Target Field
The Minnesota Twins will cram more fans into Target Field by selling more standing-room-only seats and installing more drink rails. The actual capacity at Target Field is more of a moving target than you'd think — the Twins officially list it as 39,504, but we're told by insiders it's actually a little north of 40,000. […]
The week that was: June 12
Here are the most popular stories on Ballpark Digest for the past week, as measured by page views. Here are the most popular stories on Ballpark Digest for the past week, as measured by page views. O-Royals unveil ballpark models, details Redesigned Arena Digest now online Sarasota approves Ed Smith Stadium renovation contracts Future of […]
Rascals improve warning track at T.R. Hughes Ballpark
The city of O’Fallon and St. Louis Ballfields and Turf have installed a new warning track composed of crushed granite stones at T.R. Hughes Ballpark, the home of the River City Rascals.The city of O’Fallon and St. Louis Ballfields and Turf have installed a new warning track composed of crushed granite stones at T.R. Hughes […]
Alice Cooper to rock Lake County
With no big ballpark concert tour this summer, teams scrambled to put together their own concerts. The Lake County Captains appear to have scored with Alice Cooper, hot after an American Idol appearance this month. With no big ballpark concert tour this summer, teams scrambled to put together their own concerts. The Lake County Captains […]
Lucky fan improbably wins car in CPL contest
Thank heavens for insurance! A fan at a Fayetteville SwampDogs game won a free car when a player stole home. Thank heavens for insurance! A fan at a Fayetteville SwampDogs (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) game won a free car when a player stole home. With Nick Natoli (Towson) on third base in the seventh […]
Zoo plan would preserve part of Rosenblatt Stadium
Rosenblatt Stadium may be going away after the end of the Omaha Royals season, but part of it will live on, as the Henry Doorly Zoo plans on preserving portions of the ballpark when it takes control of the property. Rosenblatt Stadium may be going away after the end of the Omaha Royals (Class AAA; […]
Future of Astrodome: Three scenarios
The Houston Astrodome, which ushered in an era of indoor baseball after it opened in 1965, could end up being a park or a hotel, depending on the route taken by Harris County officials. The Houston Astrodome could be torn down, gutted or renovated under three scenarios presented by Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation […]
O-Royals unveil ballpark models, details
The Omaha Royals unveiled ballpark models yesterday, showing off the layout of the new Sarpy County ballpark slated to open in 2012. With a capacity of 8,000, the ballpark is slated to have some funky elements — including an outfield wall guaranteed to give visiting outfielders fits. The Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) […]
Mequon approves new ballpark for college, Northwoods League teams
The $3.5-million ballpark will be built on the campus of Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon, located north of Milwaukee. The Mequon City Council has approved a $3.5 million ballpark on the Concordia University Wisconsin campus for the college baseball team and a summer-collegiate Northwoods League team. The university must still raise money for the project; […]
Connecticut could support MLB: study
A study from a University of Connecticut professor — using criteria not usually stressed in market-evaluation studies — says Connecticut is capable of supporting Major League Baseball, but no one, including the professor, thinks it will ever happen. A study from a University of Connecticut professor — using criteria not usually stressed in market-evaluation studies […]
Colts set to welcome millionth fan this weekend
The San Angelo Colts are set to welcome their millionth fan to Foster Field tomorrow night. The San Angelo Colts are set to welcome their millionth fan to Foster Field tomorrow night. The Colts sit just 2,305 fans away from reaching the one million mark. With the presentation of a new scoreboard and a typical […]