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 […]
Gimmick or brilliant? Rev signing of little person as designated pinch hitter is a little of both
The York Revolution’s signing of little person Dave Flood in the hopes he can turn into a legitimate pinch-hitter may not be a huge stretch in terms of baseball strategy, but it does have the potential to backfire on the independent team.We’re all for a good gimmick to bring attention to a baseball team, and […]
Royals open “new” Kauffman Stadium with win
The two-year renovation of Kauffman Stadium is almost complete, and the Royals celebrated the occasion with an Opening Day sellout.The two-year renovation of Kauffman Stadium is almost complete, and the Kansas City Royals celebrated the occasion with an Opening Day sellout. The improvements to the ballpark are virtually all oriented toward improving the fan experience. […]
Diamondbacks to host 2011 All-Star Game
The 2011 All-Star Game will be played at a revitalized Chase Field, as the Arizona Diamondbacks snare the high-profile game.We’re happy to see the Arizona Diamondbacks were awarded the 2011 All-Star Game. It’s a reward for a lot of hard work in the Valley of the Sun, as the D-Backs have made continual improvements to […]
Dodgers go healthy with new concessions offerings
We now have two huge extremes in concessions at Dodger Stadium: healthy food in the grandstand and one of the largest all-you-can-stuff-into-your-mouth areas in the outfield pavilions.We now have two huge extremes in concessions at Dodger Stadium: healthy food in the grandstand and one of the largest all-you-can-stuff-into-your-mouth areas in the outfield pavilions. The new […]
Aces hope to establish new baseball tradition in Reno
Baseball hasn’t exactly been a smash in Reno for a long time. but the Reno Aces are hoping to change that.Baseball hasn’t exactly been a smash in Reno for a long time. but the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are hoping to change that with a new ballpark and a new attitude. It […]