In Mississippi, college baseball rules
Pro baseball is just a secondary game in Mississippi, where Mississippi State and Southern Miss can draw 7,900 for a game.With three Division I schools generating solid revenue and competing nationally, Mississippi is a state where college baseball rules. In fact, we can’t think of a state except Florida — where three solid Division I […]
Early reports on new Fort Wayne ballpark in: “jaw-dropping masterpiece”
Of course, we’ll be the judge of that, but a columnist for the Fort Wayne newspaper is impressed with Parkview Field.It’s a big weekend for ballpark openings, as Gwinnett, Bowling Green, Columbus and Fort Wayne are all unveiling new facilities. These are all ballparks we’ve been following since the beginnings of planning for all, so […]
Tourists flatter Ballpark Digest for coverage
Yes, we can be flattered into covering the happenings of a baseball team. Here, the Ashville Tourists are launching a sponsored game-day-insert cartoon and used us in the example.Yes, we can be flattered into covering the happenings of a baseball team. Here, the Ashville Tourists (Low Class A; Sally League) are launching a sponsored game-day-insert […]
Knights hook up Webcam for instant fan weather information
The Charlotte Knights have set up a real-time webcam from the press box to give fans up-to-the-second weather information on game day.The Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) have set up a real-time webcam from the press box to give fans up-to-the-second weather information on game day. Fans can log onto charlotteknights.com/weather to get a […]
Gateway Grizzlies pitcher killed in car accident
Brandon Villalobos, signed as a rookie free agent by the Gateway Grizzlies, was killed Saturday evening after the dune buggy he was driving lost control.Brandon Villalobos, signed as a rookie free agent by the Gateway Grizzlies (independent; Frontier League), was killed Saturday evening after the dune buggy he was driving lost control. Villalobos was 23 […]
Rock Cats announce ballpark improvements
The New Britain Rock Cats are unveiling two fan-friendly ballpark renovations at New Britain Stadium during Thursday’s season opener.The New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) are unveiling two fan-friendly ballpark renovations at New Britain Stadium during Thursday’s season opener. The open-air Samuel Adams Rooftop Bar & Grill on the ballpark’s upper level patio […]
In Citi Field opener, Mets — surprise! — lose, albeit in entertaining fashion
The New York Mets are 0-2 in Gotham ballpark openings with big loss to Padres, but the game certainly was entertaining.The New York Mets opened Shea Stadium with a loss in 1964. The streak continues, as the Mets opened Citi Field last night with a slim, albeit entertaining, loss to the San Diego Padres. Highlight […]
C.O. Brown turns 20 years old
It feels like the home of the Battle Creek Bombers is a lot older, but it’s not; to celebrate, Notre Dame and Western Michigan square off tonight.It feels like the home of the Battle Creek Bombers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) is a lot older, but it’s not; to celebrate, Notre Dame and Western Michigan square […]
It’s Grillers Stadium, not Drillers Stadium, for a single game
For one game, Drillers Stadium is officially changing names. On Friday, April 17, the home of the Tulsa Drillers is being renamed Grillers Stadium as part of a KFC promotionFor one game, Drillers Stadium is officially changing names. On Friday, April 17, the home of the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) is being renamed […]
All Pro Freight Stadium to be uncovered this week
The protective wrapping protecting All Pro Freight Stadium will be removed this week as construction crews work toward a June 2 opening.The protective wrapping protecting All Pro Freight Stadium, the new home of the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League), will be removed this week as construction crews work toward a June 2 opening. Starting […]
In memoriam: Mark Fidrych
Mark Fidrych, whose career burned bright and short when he captured national headlines as "The Bird," died after an accident at his Northborough, Mass. farm.Mark Fidrych, whose career burned bright and short when he captured national headlines as "The Bird," died after an accident at his Northborough, Mass. farm. Fidrych worked in construction after his […]
Buy some game tickets from BPDTix and we’ll throw in a book!
We know times are tough, and we’re here to help. Buy tickets from our Ballpark Digest Tickets website and we’ll throw in a free copy of our Complete Guide to Big League Ballparks to help you plan your ballpark trip.We know you want to get the most out of your ballpark visit, so we have […]
In memoriam: Harry Kalas
Longtime Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas passed away today at 1:20 p.m. ET. He collapsed in the Phillies’ broadcast booth before an afternoon game againsst the Washington Nationals.Longtime Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas passed away today at 1:20 p.m. ET. He collapsed in the Phillies’ broadcast booth before an afternoon game against the Washington Nationals […]