New ballpark culmination of years of hard work for Tanner
We’re guessing someday the new University of South Carolina ballpark will be named after coach Ray Tanner, but for now he’ll be happy directing the action from the dugout — and pleased he’s raised the public profile of college baseball.We’re guessing someday the new South Carolina ballpark will be named after coach Ray Tanner, but […]
A’s suspend Fremont plans; will reevaluate future home for club
Facing unanticipated opposition to a Warm Spring neighborhood ballpark location in Fremont, owner Lew Wolff says he’ll step back and come up with a new game plan.Facing unanticipated opposition to a Warm Springs neighborhood ballpark location in Fremont, co-owner Lew Wolff says he’ll step back and come up with a new game plan. After plans […]
Camelback Ranch: Setting the new standard for spring-training complexes
The opening of new spring-training complexes in the greater Phoenix area is giving ballpark architects some new ways of rethinking player development in the modern area. On Friday we presented our look at the new Goodyear Ballpark and the spiffy Cleveland Indians training complex. Today we look at Camelback Ranch, the impressive 141-acre complex shared […]
Camelback Ranch / Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox / 3
Camelback Ranch opens this spring as the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox and promises to be one of the best places to catch a game or practice in the Cactus League. Page 3 of our preview.< Previous: Looking at the actual ballpark As you sit in the grandstand, you’ll see […]
Camelback Ranch-Glendale / Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox
Camelback Ranch-Glendale, the spring home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox, has become one of the best places to catch a game or practice in the Cactus League. With a layout that invites fan participation and a design that looks like it’s been part of the desert forever, Camelback Ranch-Glendale is a […]
Thunder, BlueClaws break new ground with free food for every kid attending a game
In the first promotion of its kind in Minor League Baseball, the Trenton and Lakewood teams will give each child, ages 12 and under, a voucher upon entering the ballpark good for a free hot dog, bag of potato chips and a 12-ounce fountain soda.As part of a first-of-its-kind promotion, the Lakewood BlueClaws (Low Class […]
BayBears announce front-office staff for 2009
The Mobile BayBears finalize a front-office staff for 2009.As the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) begin their 13th season, President/COO Bill Shanahan has announced several new additions and promotions to their front office staff for the 2009 season, including the advancement of ten-year BayBear staff member Jeff Long who is now the club’s General […]
Levy snares concessionaire deal at Nationals Park
The Nationals will drop their practice of running concessions at Nationals Park on an ad hoc basis and instead work with Levy Restaurants ballpark-wide.The Washington Nationals will drop their practice of running concessions at Nationals Park on an ad hoc basis and instead work with Levy Restaurants ballpark-wide. Levy Restaurants is an established concessionaire in […]
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We want to see each and every one of you chatting with us on Facebook.Fans of Ballpark Digest now have a new way to communicate with the Ballpark Digest editors and with each other: the Ballpark Digest page on Facebook. It’s brand new, but we envision it as the casual lounge next to the Ballpark Digest office, […]
Elmira Pioneers unveil new look
The new logo and branding updates the coonskin-cap look adopted by various Pios franchises in past years.No Article Text
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 17, 2009
In today’s ballpark news, Wayne Terwillger returns for his 61st year in baseball, while Steve Shirley signs a three-year deal to stay as skipper of the Sioux Falls Canaries.In today’s ballpark news, Wayne Terwillger returns for his 61st year in baseball, while Steve Shirley signs a three-year deal to stay as skipper of the Sioux […]
LSU excited about new Alex Box opening
The big news in Baton Rouge: the opening of the new Alex Box Stadium on Friday night.The big news in Baton Rouge: the opening of the new Alex Box Stadium on Friday night. The new ballpark will seat 9,000, and it’s a significant upgrade to the old Alex Box: The price tag of the new […]
Will the Joe go no mo?
Some are calling for Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, the home of the Tri-City ValleyCats, to be renamed.With a cloud hanging over former New York State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno after an indictment, some are arguing Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, the home of the Tri-City ValleyCats (short season; NY-Penn League), be renamed. Of course, this […]