Braves add Augusta to affiliate lineup
The Atlanta Braves unveiled their 2021 affiliate lineup, adding the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League) to the mix. (more…)
D-Backs unveil 2021 affiliates; AA to Amarillo
The Arizona Diamondbacks unveiled their new 2021 affiliate lineup, keeping three relationships and adding the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Texas League) as their Class AA affiliate. (more…)
Tigers announce 2021 affiliates: No change
The Detroit Tigers announced that Toledo, Erie, West Michigan and Lakeland would return as the organization’s top four MiLB affiliates, as the announcements regarding the 2021 MiLB reorganization begins. (more…)
Work could begin next fall on new downtown Knoxville ballpark
If all goes well, Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) owner Randy Boyd says construction of a new downtown Knoxville ballpark could begin next fall. (more…)
Sternberg: Won’t be hard to social distance at the Trop
This probably shouldn’t be the subject of a joke, as Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg kids about COVID-19 not impacting Tropicana Field games because only 10,000 or so fan attend on any given day. (more…)
New Montreal ballpark not in development plans–yet
A new Montreal ballpark isn’t part of the initial proposal for a Peel Basin development, but developer Devimco says that talks are still ongoing to include a Major League Baseball facility there. (more…)
In crowded summer, Northwoods League unveils 2021 schedule
With two new summer-collegiate leagues backed by Major League Baseball debuting, next year will be a great time for college players. Here’s what the 22-team Northwoods League has planned for its 2021 schedule. (more…)
Bats unveil Louisville Slugger Field upgrades
With no more pro soccer impacting operations, the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) have unveiled $7 million in upgrades to Louisville Slugger Field, already a leading ballpark in Minor League Baseball. (more…)
MLB suing insurance vendors over denied coverage
MLB and its teams are suing three insurance providers over the denial of claims made after the industry suffered losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic impacting the 2020 MLB season. (more…)
New for 2021: Ottawa Titans
We have a name for the newest Ottawa team in the independent Frontier League: the Ottawa Titans, launching play in the 2021 season. (more…)
In memoriam: David Lander
Best known as TV’s Squiggy on “Laverne & Shirley,” David Lander spent much of his life in ballparks as a scout, team minority owner and fan. He passed away last night at the age of 73 due to complications with muscular dystrophy. (more…)
MiLB reorg leads list of most popular BPD stories of the week
The reorganization of Minor League Baseball under new overlords MLB dominated page views on Ballpark Digest for the last week, as we pass along links to the most popular stories. (more…)
Len Kasper new Voice of the Chicago White Sox
Len Kasper is leaving the Chicago Cubs and the Marquee Network to become the new Voice of the Chicago White Sox, citing a desire to be a lead play-by-play announcer for a Major League Baseball team. (more…)