2019 Continued Excellence Award: El Paso Chihuahuas
Since launching in 2014, the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have maintained a commitment to a high-quality fan experience. And after a climactic 2019 season that saw two high-profile events held at Southwest University Park, the team earns the 2019 Continued Excellence Award in the annual Ballpark Digest Awards. (more…)
13 Inducted to Appalachian League Hall of Fame
The Rookie-level Appalachian League has inducted 13 new members into its Hall of Fame, with League President Emeritus Lee Landers among the inductees. (more…)
Fort Myers Miracle Owner Announces New Management Team
Zawyer Sports, owner of the Fort Myers Miracle (High A; Florida State League) and hockey’s Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL), has announced a new management team, filling several leadership positions. (more…)
Ballpark Pitch Shifts from Summit to Oconomowoc
A group seeking to build a sports complex anchored by a new summer-collegiate Northwoods League ballpark is moving its pitch elsewhere in the far Milwaukee suburbs, shifting from Summit to nearby Oconomowoc. (more…)
2019 Best Marketing Campaign Award: Salt Lake Bees
Swatting bees away? A hot dog trying on buns? Feeding bees by giving them hot dogs? These are just a few ideas the Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) brought to life through their creative videos and ads, earning our 2019 Best Marketing Campaign in the annual Ballpark Digest awards. (more…)
Bill DeWitt III Optimistic About MLB’s Future in London
St. Louis Cardinals president Bill DeWitt III is optimistic about Major League Baseball‘s future in London, believing that regular-season games are a step toward bolstering the sport’s popularity internationally. (more…)
New Oracle Park Bullpens Under Construction
The San Francisco Giants have begun construction on new bullpens at Oracle Park, as the team will build two bullpens beyond the outfield wall before the 2020 season. (more…)
Baltimore Orioles Planning Oriole Park Future
In planning the future of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the Baltimore Orioles will likely implement a strategy that includes renovations and more non-baseball events. (more…)
Houston Astros Shakeup Business Operations Leadership
The Houston Astros are making changes to their business operations under owner and chairman Jim Crane, reassigning Reid Ryan to another position and appointing Jim’s son Jared Crane to a leadership post. (more…)
Joe Davis Stadium Renovation Plans Move Forward
Renovations plans for Joe Davis Stadium are moving forward, as city officials take steps to potentially repurpose the former Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) home into a multi-sport venue. (more…)
Atlantic League Announces 2019 Post-Season Club Awards
The independent Atlantic League has announced its 2019 Post-Season Administrative/Community Honors, recognizing team accomplishments both on and off the field. Winners were selected through voting from league club administrators and field managers. (more…)
MINK League Announces 2020 Lineup
The summer-collegiate MINK League will field nine teams in 2020, including two additions in the Des Moines Prospects and a soon-to-be-branded Chanute, KS team. (more…)
Gwinnett Stripers Unveil Updated Uniforms
The Gwinnett Stripers (Class AAA; International League) have updated their uniforms heading into 2020, unveiling a series of new caps and tweaks to their home jersey. (more…)