Best of 2015: #9, the annual Rickwood Classic
We end 2015 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #9: The Rickwood Classic from the Birmingham Barons, highlighted by an appearance from Darryl Strawberry. (more…)
City: New Hartford ballpark may open late
After developer Centerplan Cos. reportedly warned that Dunkin’ Donuts Park, new home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League), may not open on time, the Hartford Stadium Authority wants explanations for the potential delay and a $10 million cost overrun. (more…)
Turner Field to remain open — as football stadium
Call it Act Three in the storied history of Turner Field: Today the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority announced it would negotiate the sale of the Atlanta Braves home to a developer and Georgia State University, who will convert the facility to a football stadium. (more…)
Never the bride: Frisco to celebrate runners-up in April promo
Totally topical: the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) are celebrating notable runners-up, including Miss Colombia, with “Runner-Up Night” at Dr Pepper Ballpark in April. (more…)
Best of 2015: #10, Hartford Yard Goats
We end 2015 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #10 on the list: the move of the New Britain Rock Cats and the emergence of the Hartford Yard Goats and Dunkin’ Donuts Park. (more…)
Will entertainment development lead to new Rangers ballpark?
With the city of Arlington committing at least $50 million toward an entertainment development across from Globe Life Park, one big issues arises: Is a new ballpark in the cards for the Texas Rangers? (more…)
Fightin Phils unveil new 2016 uniforms
We have new looks for the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League), as the team unveils four new uniforms for the 2016 season. (more…)
Canal Park makeover continues with new turf in 2016
More changes to Canal Park, home of the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League), in 2016, as the ballpark will undergo an upgrade to the playing field before the season opener. (more…)
Echols promoted to Charleston presidency
We have a change in the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) front office, where Dave Echols adds the title of President to his GM responsibilities. (more…)
New for 2016: PeoplesBank Park
We have a new naming-rights partner for the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League), as the team has entered into a deal with PeoplesBank for PeoplesBank Park. (more…)
Kornberg new Voice of the Pelicans
Scott Kornberg is the new Voice of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League), replacing Nathan Barnett. (more…)
Amarillo debating play for San Antonio Missions
Amarillo officials are looking at bringing in Brailsford & Dunlavey and spending an additional $18 million to lure the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) to a new downtown ballpark — which, at the present, is a long shot. (more…)
Grizzlies sign ballpark lease extension; still looking to downtown
It’s two more years at Sims Legion Park for the Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League), as the team signs a lease extension while work continues on a new downtown ballpark. (more…)