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…)
Polar Park scoreboards unveiled
The Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) are partnering with ANC on the videoboards and displays at Polar Park, the team’s new home opening in 2021. (more…)
Staten Island Yankees fold, will sue MLB
After being removed from affiliated ball, the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will fold operations and have filed suit against the New York Yankees and Major League Baseball. (more…)
Hurry up and wait: MiLB reorg release delayed
It now looks like an announcement regarding the future MiLB team lineup won’t come out until Dec. 8 at the earliest, as final touches are being applied to the overall plan. (more…)
National Pro Fastpitch to sit out 2021 season
The National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) league will sit out for a second season in a row, as international COVID-19 quarantines and U.S. venue issues lead to the decision. (more…)
Smokies nab 2020 Field of the Year honors
The Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) are recipients of the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) 2020 Field of the Year honors in the professional sports category. (more…)
2021 Appalachian League schedule unveiled
In the first step transitioning to a summer-collegiate league, the 2021 Appalachian League schedule was released, with Opening Day set for Thursday, June 3. (more…)
ABC pilot to be based on River Cats’ Susan Savage
Most of press coverage of a new ABC baseball comedy pilot is centered on Felicity Huffman’s return to TV after prison, but the more interesting fact is that the pilot will be based on the experiences of Susan Savage, Sacramento River Cats CEO. (more…)
New for 2021: Northern Colorado Owlz
Somewhat lost in the shuffle of yesterday’s Pioneer League news: the Orem Owlz are indeed moving to a new Windsor (CO) sports complex, the Future Legends Sports Complex, for the 2021 season, and will play as the Northern Colorado Owlz. (more…)
American Association unveils new branding
The American Association unveiled new branding for 2021 in a partnership with Baseballism, as the MLB Partner League upgrades its look for the first time since the modern version of the circuit began play. (more…)