MiLB Charities, Texas League snare Editor’s Choice Awards from Ballpark Digest
In choosinG the winners of the Ballpark Digest Awards, we’re always cognizant of a feel-good story. Under the Editor’s Choice Award category, we have two organizations that really typify why we love the game: MiLB Charities and the Texas League. The first award goes to Minor League Baseball as a whole for the establishment of […]
The next debate in Richmond: Where to place ballpark
To say we’re going to be in for a contentious debate over the location of a new ballpark in Richmond is an understatement. (Assuming there is a new ballpark; we’re not entirely sure a proposed $763 million redevelopment project in the city won’t collapse under its own weight at some point, dragging the ballpark down […]
Newark Bears declare bankruptcy
The Newark Bears filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 today, giving the beleaguered Atlantic League franchise breathing room to reorganize its finances while arranging for a sale. The Newark Bears filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 today, giving the beleaguered Atlantic League franchise breathing room to reorganize its finances while arranging for a sale. The Bears […]
River Bandits radio spots earn citation from Ballpark Digest
Radio is an cost-effective production medium for almost every baseball team, but not every team puts the effort into a great, continuing campaign. Today’s award for Best Radio Campaign goes to the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) for a radio campaign that began before the season started and lasted throughout the […]
Ventura Sports Group to offer shares of teams to public
Ventura Sports Group, owner of the Grand Prairie AirHogs (independent; American Association), El Paso Diablos (independent; American Association) and Atlantic City Surf (independent; Can-Am Association), is offering shares in its teams via iTeam Sports, with shares of ownership ranging from $150 to $200. The business model is simple: iTeam Sports is pooling investors’ money and […]
Sounds on the verge of sale?
Nashville City Paper is reporting the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are on the verge of being sold to a New York City investment group. Nashville City Paper is reporting the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are on the verge of being sold to a New York City investment group. There’s […]
Coca-Cola Park, QuikTrip Park at Grand Prairie named Best New Ballparks in Ballpark Digest awards
It was a great year for new ballparks, but at the end of the day two facilities earned our award for Best New Ballpark: Coca-Cola Park, home of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League), and QuikTrip Park at Grand Prairie, home of the Grand Prairie AirHogs (independent; American Association). Both represented the state […]
Mallards, Madison reach agreement on remodel of Warner Park
After years of negotiations the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and the city of Madison have come to a tentative agreement on a renovation of Warner Park.After years of negotiations the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and the city of Madison have come to a tentative agreement on a renovation of Warner Park. […]
Fresno Grizzlies win Ballpark Digest award for Best Marketing Campaign
Today’s first citation in the annual Ballpark Digest Awards goes to Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) for the Best Marketing Campaign. This award honors the organization that integrated all the parts of a campaign — a slogan and associated radio, TV, billboard spots and PR efforts — to attract attention. In the case […]
Red Sox, Lee County close to final deal on new training camp
Lee County and the Boston Red Sox are close to a deal that would give the BoSox a new training camp in Lee County in an unspecified location. The plan calls for a new 9,999-seat ballpark, six training field and clubhouse space to be built in Lee County outside Fort Myers.Lee County and the Boston […]
Aaron house finds final home at Mobile ballpark
Henry Aaron’s childhood home is now next at Hank Aaron Stadium, the home of the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League). It took roughly seven hours for the move; the house is on the stadium grounds in GasLight Park where it will receive a six month restoration and be converted into a museum.Henry Aaron’s childhood […]
Dayton Dragons, Rochester Red Wings cited for Ongoing Excellence in Ballpark Digest awards
Today’s first award in the annual Ballpark Digest Awards goes to the organizations we feel typify Ongoing Excellence. To say there was a long list of contenders for this award is an understatement, and we’re pretty confident that we’ve made the right choices: the Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) and Dayton Dragons (Low […]
WCCBL shortens name, extends season
The West Coast Collegiate Baseball League (WCCBL) is now the West Coast League (WCL), according to league president Ken Wilson. The West Coast League also announced plans to expand its regular season schedule to 48 games.The West Coast Collegiate Baseball League (WCCBL) is now the West Coast League (WCL), according to league president Ken Wilson. […]