Northwoods League embraces sports/fantasy betting for 2021
We’re entering some uncharted territory here, as the summer-collegiate Northwoods League is lobbying for approval on legal, regulated sports/fantasy wagering in multiple Midwestern states. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for February 24, 2021
Voice of the Birmingham Barons Curt Bloom and author Mark McCarter join Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat to discuss the distinguished history of the Southern League. (more…)
West Virginia Power joins Atlantic League
We have another former MiLB team going independent, as the West Virginia Power transitions from the Low-A Sally League to the Atlantic League. (more…)
Tales from The Baseball Thesaurus: Strikeouts
Our newest podcast: A strikeout is a core part of the game, one to inspire a slew of colorful terms and descriptive phrases, as related by Jesse Goldberg-Strassler in the debut Tales from the Baseball Thesaurus podcast. (more…)
Ohio looks at allowing 30 percent capacity at MLB, MiLB ballparks
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is looking at approving plans for MiLB and MLB ballparks to host fans up to 30 percent capacity when their seasons open in April and May. (more…)
Brewers plan for fans at renamed ballpark in 2021
Big offseason changes for the Milwaukee Brewers: the team is proceeding with the rebranding of Miller Park into American Family Field, while proposing a capacity of 35 percent for 2021 games. (more…)
Our Broadcaster Chats now available as podcast downloads
Some housekeeping news to share: our weekly Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chats are now available as a podcast, as we also add Jesse Goldberg-Strassler’s Tales from the Baseball Thesaurus to the mix. (more…)
Canadian pro teams prep for border challenges
We’ve been discussing the potential fate of the Toronto Blue Jays with border restrictions and homes away from home, but Canada’s other pro baseball teams are facing the same issue. (more…)
Blue Jays may displace Bisons in Buffalo
Though the Toronto Blue Jays will begin the 2021 MLB season with two homestands at Dunedin’s TD Ballpark, team President Mark Shapiro says playing at Buffalo’s Sahlen Field is an option until a return to Rogers Centre. (more…)
New for 2021: The Spartanburgers
Clever branding here: the newest team in the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League, playing out of Spartanburg’s Duncan Park, is the Spartanburgers. (more…)
Blue Jays to begin 2021 MLB season in Dunedin’s TD Ballpark
The Toronto Blue Jays will begin the 2021 MLB season at Dunedin’s TD Ballpark, with the first two homestands set for their spring-training home as the sport awaits an opening of the Canadian border. (more…)
Lexington Legends join Atlantic League
The Lexington Legends are joining the Atlantic League for the 2021 season, as the MLB Partner League will be shaking up its announced league lineup and schedule for the upcoming season. (more…)
2021 MiLB schedules released
With the release of league structures last week, today sees the release of 2021 MiLB schedules, with the Triple-A season launching April 6 and AA/A leagues launching May 4. (more…)