2024 Winter Classic set for T-Mobile Park
The exclamation point on what should be a fabulous 2023 for T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners: the renovated venue will host the 2024 Winter Classic, as the NHL event hits the Pacific Northwest. (more…)
Harbor Park casino project evolves, moves forward
A planned Harbor Park casino project has changed since it was first proposed in May, with a temporary casino moved out of the home of the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A; International League) while a permanent facility is constructed. (more…)
2022: The year in review in the ballpark world
In the end, 2022 saw the ballpark world in a holding pattern, with 2023 potentially the time for long-running facility debates to be resolved, as you’ll see in our list of the Top 10 stories posted on Ballpark Digest as measured by page views. (more…)
Worcester struggles under Polar Park debt
The city of Worcester is selling properties to address Polar Park debt, as revenues generated by development at the home of the Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A; International League) are lower than projected. (more…)
Gary Roller stepping down as Mustangs GM
We have another notable departure in the world of professional baseball, as Gary Roller, longtime GM of the Billings Mustangs (MLB Partner League; Pioneer League), is retiring after almost 30 years in the team’s front office. (more…)
Rays to train at ESPN Wide World of Sports, play spring games at the Trop
We were told this was the most likely outcome early on, and the Tampa Bay Rays made it official, announcing the team would train at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports complex and then play spring games at Tropicana Field. (more…)
2022 Ballpark of the Year: Atrium Health Ballpark
A modern ballpark must do more than just host a baseball game: it must serve the community on many levels, including economically. Atrium Health Ballpark has been everything Kannapolis and the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Single-A; Sally League) planned, and its success is why we’ve selected it as our 2022 Ballpark of the Year. (more…)
Billings awarded 2022 Pioneer League McCurdy Cup
The Billings Mustangs are the recipient of the Pioneer League’s McCurdy Cup, recognizing the team demonstrating continued excellence both on and off the field. (more…)
Renovation plan on tap for Diethrick Park
It was regarded as one of the worst MiLB parks before a team move, but Jamestown’s Diethrick Park could see a revival as a college/summer-collegiate venue as the result of a $10-million-plus state and county investment. (more…)
More info on Citi Field casino, development set for January
In his quest for a Citi Field casino and associated development, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen will hold a “visioning session” on Jan. 7 at the ballpark to pitch a plan and receive feedback from Queens residents. (more…)
Tyler Parsons new Durham Bulls GM; Zac Clark promoted in Lansing as replacement
We have more personnel news to pass along: Tyler Parsons is the new Durham Bulls general manager, with Zac Clark named as his replacement as Lansing Lugnuts GM. (more…)
Eric Edelstein departs Aces, MiLB for city position
Eric Edelstein, the well-respected and popular president of the Reno Aces (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League), is departing the team and Minor League Baseball to accept a position as Assistant City Manager for Reno, Nevada. (more…)
New Minute Maid Park display technology on tap for 2023
We’ll see new Minute Maid Park display technology on tap for 2023, as the Houston Astros are partnering with Samsung on some serious upgrades. (more…)