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…)
New for 2023: Erie Howling Dead alt identity
We have a new alternate identity for the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League), as the team unveils a Howling Dead look for the 2023 season. (more…)
No, the A’s aren’t on the move to Las Vegas–yet
The Internet abhors a vacuum, and with little information leaking regarding negotiations between the city of Oakland and the Athletics ownership over a new Howard Terminal development, any little comment by the likes of Commissioner Rob Manfred is taking widely out of context. (more…)
Lexington Legends, Wild Health Field sold
The Lexington Legends (Atlantic League) and home ballpark Wild Health Field have been sold by Andy Shea to Nashville developers Nathan and Keri Lyons. (more…)
Allentown rejects ballpark renovation funding for Coca-Cola Park
On a 4-3 vote, the Allentown City Council rejected a request for $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds for renovations to Coca-Cola Park, home of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Triple-A; International League), saying it was Lehigh County’s responsibility as the ballpark’s owner. (more…)
Smokies ballpark site plan seeks to reunify city
We’re seeing another important use emerge for a new Tennessee Smokies ballpark: the site design will seek to unify traditional neighborhoods fragmented by urban renewal in the past. (more…)
New for 2023: Innovative Field
Frontier Field, home of the Rochester Red Wings (Triple-A; International League), will have a new name come 2023, Innovative Field, after a new naming-rights deal with Innovative Solutions. (more…)
2022 Charity Event Award: San Antonio Missions
After the deadliest school shooting in Texas history, baseball became a tool to bring the community together and help them heal. That’s why we’ve selected the San Antonio Missions (Double-A; Texas League) and their Uvalde fundraiser night for the 2022 Ballpark Digest Charity Event Award. (more…)
New, larger downtown site emerging as potential Rays home
It’s still being discussed in various hushed tones and far from a done deal, but a new, larger Tampa downtown site is emerging as the location of a potential Rays home. (more…)
New for 2023: Minot Hot Tots
We have branding for the newest team in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League: After a name-the-team vote, the Minot Hot Tots begin play at Corbett Field next summer. (more…)
New Wisconsin Brewing branding means changes for Lake Country Dockhounds
Look for some changes to the Lake Country Dockhounds (American Association) in 2023, as Wisconsin Brewing will rebrand as Lake Louie Brewing and add a five-barrel brewhouse to the Oconomowoc ballpark. (more…)
AutoZone Park upgrades pitched by Memphis
We could see AutoZone Park upgrades by the 2025 season, as the city of Memphis is pursuing funding for a $685-million refresh of the city’s sporting facilities. (more…)
Work begins on new downtown Hagerstown ballpark
Dignitaries and team owners were on hand for the groundbreaking of the new downtown Hagerstown ballpark for an Atlantic League team, with the multiuser venue scheduled for a 2024 opening. (more…)