A’s confirm: We’re still focused on new Oakland ballpark
Oakland A’s GM David Forst confirmed what we’ve been reporting consistently: team ownership is focused on a new Oakland ballpark, with Las Vegas serving as a Plan B–for now. (more…)
New for 2023: Grand Junction Jackalopes
After a purchase of the Pioneer League’s Grand Junction Rockies from the Colorado Rockies, new owners have rebranded to a much more whimsical name: the Grand Junction Jackalopes. (more…)
Work begins on $300M Rogers Centre upgrades
Today’s Ballpark Digest newsletter centered on the launch of the baseball offseason, marked by the end of the World Series. Our continuing coverage of 2023 ballpark improvements continues with news on work beginning on Rogers Centre upgrades. (more…)
Fall NCAA baseball a hit in Jackson
Fall NCAA baseball play is usually more akin to a sparsely attendance scrimmage on a college practice field, but that wasn’t the case at The Ballpark at Jackson, where a sellout crowd saw the University of Tennessee and the University of Memphis face off Sunday. (more…)
Hooker Field upgrades begin
The theme of today’s Ballpark Digest newsletter was the launch of the baseball offseason, marked by the end of the World Series. So be prepared for a lot of renovation news, beginning today with info about Hooker Field upgrades for the Martinsville Mustangs (Coastal Plain League). (more…)
Two Old North State Baseball League teams change hands
This is likely the first time we’ve covered the Old North State Baseball League, but after falling into a rabbit hole perusing some of the ballparks in this summer-collegiate circuit, we’re happy to share the news about two team sales. (more…)
Vegas politicos throw cold water on A’s ballpark public funding
Less than a week after MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed optimism about an Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas, city and Nevada politicos threw cold water on the notion of any A’s ballpark public funding. (more…)
Sales slow for Milwaukee’s basketball at the ballpark doubleheader
Most folks probably don’t know we’re at the beginning of the 2022-2023 NCAA basketball season, so it’s not a surprise advance sales for a Friday University of Wisconsin-Madison men’s/women’s doubleheader at American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, are slow. (more…)
MLB Little League Classic returns to Williamsport for 2023, 2024
The MLB Little League Classic exhibition will return to Williamsport (Pa.) and Muncy Bank Park at Historic Bowman Field for 2023 and 2024, with a lease renewal approved by the City Council. (more…)
San Antonio Missions sold to real-estate developer, new ballpark core part of the plan
The San Antonio Missions (Double-A; Texas League) are in the process of being sold to a local investment group led by real-estate developer Graham Weston for $29 million, with a new downtown ballpark in the mix. (more…)
Personnel news: New Hampshire, Charleston, Omaha, Altoona, Traverse City
We have personnel news today from the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Charleston RiverDogs, Charleston Dirty Birds, Omaha Storm Chasers, Altoona Curve and Traverse City Pit Spitters. (more…)
Charlotte unveils Knights brand refresh
We have another new look on tap for the 2023 season, as the Charlotte Knights (Triple-A; International League) unveiled a brand refresh with new logos and jerseys. (more…)
Hudson Valley releases Cider Donuts alt branding
Another announcement about 2023 merchandising, as the Hudson Valley Renegades (High-A; Sally League) unveiled Cider Donuts alt branding for next season. And who doesn’t love apple cider donuts? (more…)