In turbulent times, Spokane Indians chart steady course
As MLB teams like the Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves reevaluate team branding in the wake of heightened racial awareness, the Spokane Indians (Short Season A; Northwest League) are reaping the benefits of over a decade of engagement with the local Spokane Tribe. (more…)
More Cardinals positive COVID-19 tests threaten series, 2020 season
A second-straight postponement: Tonight’s St. Louis/Milwaukee game at Miller Park has been postponed, as four more members of the Cardinals traveling party have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, while Commissioner Rob Manfred lays out options with players and broadcast partners if the 2020 MLB season is scrapped. (more…)
Another COVID-19 postponement: Cards at Brewers
Today’s St. Louis Cardinals/Milwaukee Brewers game–the season opener for the Brew Crew at Miller Park–was postponed due to two positive COVID-19 tests among Cardinals players. (more…)
Phillies-Blue Jays series postponed after COVID-19 positives
The Philadelphia Phillies/Toronto Blue Jays weekend series set for Citizens Bank Park has been postponed, as two more Phillies employees tested positive today for the COVID-19 virus. (more…)
Saints receive clearance for CHS Field return
The St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) have received permission from the state for a CHS Field return and hosting 1,500 fans per game while implementing COVID-19 measures outlined earlier this year. (more…)
In memoriam: Lou Schwechheimer
Lou Schwechheimer, majority owner and general partner of the Wichita Wind Surge (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), has passed away due to complications after contracting the COVID-19 virus. He was 62. (more…)
Elite Eight time in Best of the Ballparks 2020 MLB vote
After a Sweet Sixteen round that saw only one upset and very few close votes, we’re now in the Elite Eight round of the Best of the Ballparks 2020 MLB vote. So vote! (more…)
Mahomes invests in Royals ownership group
He grew up in a baseball family, so this makes sense: Chiefs quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes is now an investor in the Kansas City Royals ownership group. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for July 27, 2020
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss their experiences binging baseball, why cutout fans suck and the difficulties of calling a game from the studio in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Marlins season suspended; MLB scrambles to reschedule
MLB has suspended the 2020 Miami Marlins season after four more players tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, leaving officials scrambling to reschedule games. (more…)
Bellamy heads Gastonia’s 2021 Atlantic League entry
A new Gastonia (N.C.) team is joining the independent Atlantic League lineup for the 2021 season, as Brandon Bellamy will lead the team ownership group and his Velocity Companies will partner on ballpark-area development. (more…)
Manfred: Game postponements sign that COVID-19 measures are working
With at least three games postponed after a COVID-19 outbreak among Miami Marlins players and coaches, Commissioner Rob Manfred said baseball’s coronavirus mitigation protocols are working exactly as planned, with officials anticipating a situation like this. (more…)
Trump puts Yankees on the spot with first-pitch offer
Reportedly irritated with press coverage of Dr. Anthony Fauci throwing out the first pitch at the Washington Nationals season opener, President Donald Trump announced he was throwing out a first pitch at a New York Yankees game–and then tweeted he was too busy to do it. (more…)