New Hudson ballpark back on track
On-again, off-again plans for a new Hudson ballpark for a summer-collegiate Northwoods League team are back on, as developers unveiled plans for a new development in the Wisconsin community. (more…)
It’s Las Vegas vs. Louisville in 2022 MiLB Triple-A Best of the Ballparks finals
A heavyweight bout, to be sure: It’s Las Vegas Ballpark (Las Vegas Aviators) vs. Louisville Slugger Field (Louisville Bats) in the finals of the 2022 MiLB Triple-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)
Cubs sued over alleged Wrigley Field ADA violations
Upgrades to Wrigley Field may have benefited most fans, but the renovations allegedly left wheelchair users in a worse position–literally–so the U.S. Attorney’s office has filed suit against the team for Wrigley Field ADA violations. (more…)
Union: We won’t strike during 2022 All-Star Game festivities
The union representing vendors at Dodger Stadium say workers won’t strike during the 2022 All-Star Game festivities after sitting down for negotiations with ballpark concessionaire Levy Restauants. (more…)
MiLB Double-A Best of the Ballparks 2022 fan vote moves to Final Four
After a jam-packed and competitive Elite Eight round, the MiLB Double-A Best of the Ballparks 2022 fan vote moves to the Final Four round, and we expect both brackets to end up being close battles. (more…)
Phillies upgrading Citizens Bank Park videoboard for 2023
A very visible upgrade is coming to Philadelphia Phillies fans in 2023, as the team announced an upgraded left-field Citizens Bank Park videoboard. (more…)
Joe Davis Stadium lives on as soccer stadium
The $8-million renovation of Joe Davis Stadium, former home of the Huntsville Stars (Double-A; Southern League), seems to be paying off for Huntsville officials, as Nashville SC will be placing a MLS NEXT Pro team there in 2023. (more…)
In memoriam: Charlie Eshbach
Founding President and General Manager of the Portland Sea Dogs (Double-A; Eastern League) Charlie Eshbach passed away this week following a lengthy illness. He was 70. (more…)
Final Four time in 2022 MiLB Triple-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote
In the end none of the Elite Eight votes were particularly close, leading us to the Final Four round of the 2022 MiLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote for Triple-A ballparks. (more…)
It’s Springfield vs. Newport in 2022 summer-collegiate Best of the Ballparks finals
It was a see-saw battle in the Final Four, but we now have our finalists in the 2022 summer-collegiate Best of the Ballparks fan vote: Robin Roberts Stadium (Springfield Lucky Horseshoes) vs. Cardines Field (Newport Gulls). (more…)
Graham stepping down from Traverse City Pit Spitters
Mickey Graham, a long-time baseball staffer with the West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A; Midwest League) and the first general manager of the Traverse City Pit Spitters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), is stepping away at the end of the 2022 season. (more…)
Meet the Atlantic League 2022 Mid-Season All-Stars
We’re proud to partner with the Atlantic League to present the 2022 Mid-Season All-Stars, as managers Goose Gozzo and Stan Cliburn run down the representatives from eight of the ALPB’s 10 clubs on a Ballpark Digest video. (more…)
Future of Dedeaux Field begins to emerge
It sounds like the previously announced plan to temporarily convert University of Southern California’s Dedeaux Field into a 2028 Olympics aquatic center is still on, with an improved “new” facility as a result. (more…)