Indians drop Chief Wahoo from spring branding; will diminish mark more during season
The traditional Chief Wahoo mark used by the Cleveland Indians wasn’t present at all during the team’s inaugural spring training in Goodyear, and team officials say it will be used less during the regular season.The traditional Chief Wahoo mark used by the Cleveland Indians wasn’t present at all during the team’s inaugural spring training in […]
Renovation of Wausau’s Athletic Park begins
The overhaul of the WPA-era home of the Wisconsin Woodchucks is launched by local volunteers, who hope to raise more funds for further changes.The overhaul of Wausau’s Athletic Park, the WPA-era home of the Wisconsin Woodchucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) is launched by local volunteers, who hope to raise more funds for further changes. So […]
Mets first out of the gate with Citi Field opening tonight
It’s the second time the New York Mets have opened a new ballpark and the first since the original launch of Shea Stadium in 1964.Tonight is the regular-season launch for the $800-million Citi Field, as the New York Mets open a new ballpark for the first time since the 1964 launch of Shea Stadium. The […]
Recreation Ballpark renovations a hit with fans
The Visalia Rawhide unveiled the improvements to Recreation Ballpark during an open house this weekend, and the fans were thrilled.The Visalia Rawhide unveiled the improvements to Recreation Ballpark during an open house this weekend, and the fans were thrilled. Opening day is Thursday. It’s been a long process for Rawhide owner Tom Seidler, whose years […]
One good reason to applaud new ballparks: potty parity
It’s rare when a new ballpark doesn’t offer more restrooms than its predecessor. In New York City, one great upgrade to the new Yankee Stadium and Citi Field will be the presence of many more ballparks, especially those designed for women.It’s rare when a new ballpark doesn’t offer more restrooms than its predecessor. In New […]
Twins look at new uniform designs for 2010
To coincide with the team’s new-ballpark opening next season, the Minnesota Twins are debating whether to yet again tweak with the team’s myriad of uniform designs.To coincide with the team’s new-ballpark opening next season, the Minnesota Twins are debating whether to yet again tweak with the team’s myriad of uniform designs. Not that there’s a […]
Ballpark Digest hits the road!
We’re hitting the road for our first regular-season visits of the baseball season. If you see us at a ballpark, please say hi.We’re hitting the road for our first regular-season visits of the baseball season. If you see us at a ballpark, please say hi. We’re hitting four new parks in four days, seven in […]
Crunching the numbers on a new Bevos ballpark
When you look at the numbers and the existing revenue streams, it’s hard to be optimistic about the future of a new Portland Beavers ballpark.When the Portland City Council approved an $88.8 million agreement with Merritt Paulson to renovate PGE Park for MLS soccer and build a new Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) […]
Ripken, Stone Crabs draw over 7,000 in Port Charlotte
A crowd of 7,116 fans was on hand to see Cal Ripken Jr. introduce his newest team, the Charlotte Stone Crabs. A capacity crowd of 7,116 fans was on hand last night at Charlotte County Sports Park to see Cal Ripken Jr. introduce his newest team, the Charlotte Stone Crabs (High Class A; Florida State […]
Salem Red Sox out to great start after Opening Day sellout
The former Salem Avalanche excited a crowd of 5,287 with an extra-inning loss.It looks like the Salem Avalanche made a successful debut as part of Red Sox Nation, with a sellout crowd on hand at Salem Memorial Ballpark to see the Salem Red Sox (High Class A; Caroline League) in action. And a large part of […]
In memoriam: Nick Adenhart
The promising young Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim twirler was killed last night after an alleged drunken driver crashed into a vehicle where he was a passenger.Nick Adenhart, the young pitcher who overcame adversity to win a roster spot this season with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, was killed last night after an alleged drunken driver […]
New for 2009: Metro Bank Park
The holder of naming rights for the home of the Harrisburg Senators is changing its name; so, too, will the ballpark name.The holder of naming rights for the home of the Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) is changing its name; so, too, will the ballpark name. Commerce Bank Park will become Metro Bank Park, […]
Stockton Ports unveil new alt logos, uniforms
The new alternative look for the team is based on various marks of parent Oakland, including a riff on the famous white elephant.The Stockton Ports (High Class A; California League) unveiled several brand enhancements, including the championship logo, alternate logos, and a new batting practice jersey, last night. The Ports will utilize these new marks […]