High Desert Mavericks sign Diamond Concessions deal
Diamond Concessions, owned and operated by the Elmore Sports Group, will manage concessions this season at Heritage Field for the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League). (more…)
Cuba exhibition on tap for 2016: MLB
No surprise: We could see an exhibition game in Cuba during Spring Training 2016, as MLB and the U.S. government continue talks to launch the first MLB game there since 1999. (more…)
Revolution raising funds to acquire Howard
It’s a gimmick, but a cute one: the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) are using the Ryan Howard/Philadelphia Phillies situation to raise funds for a local charity and an opening-day attendance boost. (more…)
Sternberg: Rays still believe in Tampa Bay
We are back from our Grapefruit League travels, so it’s appropriate we jump back into things with what’s happening on a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark. Long story short: Stuart Sternberg still believes in Tampa Bay and foresees a new ballpark, no matter what other folks in baseball say. (more…)
Cougars unveil videoboard upgrade for Fifth Third Bank Ballpark
This is obviously the year of the videoboard upgrade, with the Kane County Cougars (Low Class A; Midwest League) and Fifth Third Bank Ballpark joining the parade of teams and facilities installing high-def videoboards. (more…)
KC T-Bones go high-def for 2015
The Kansas City T-Bones (independent; American Association) are going high-def at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in 2015, with a new videoboard providing more than 1,000 square feet of live video and instant replays. (more…)
Comcast joins SunTrust Park lineup
Comcast will provide advanced high-tech infrastructure at SunTrust Park, the future home of the Atlanta Braves, while also serving as an anchor tenant at the surrounding mixed-use development. (more…)
Planning for Astros/Nats training complex to begin
We’re in Florida for spring training, so this story is entirely appropriate: the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros have received preliminary approval from West Palm Beach to begin planning for a new spring-training complex. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Teams Going Back to the Future
With the first Back to the Future movie celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and a tie to baseball in Back to the Future II, many Minor League Baseball teams are launching promotional events based on the trilogy this season, as discussed in our latest Promotions Watch. (more…)
The Week That Was: March 15, 2015
Beer-can seating, spring-training visits to Phoenix Muni and Maryvale Baseball Park, and new uniforms and logos. The most popular stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
Kannapolis acquires 46 downtown acres; new ballpark next?
With the city of Kannapolis acquiring 46 downtown acres for development, a new ballpark for the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League) could be on the docket. (more…)
New for 2015: Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Park
Naming rights to Ottawa Stadium have been sold as the Ottawa Champions (independent; Can-Am League) prepare for an inaugural season at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Park. (more…)
Indians add “The Corner” to Progressive Field
The new right-field bar at Progressive Field will be dubbed “The Corner” by the Cleveland Indians after a fan vote, in an homage to Tom Hamilton’s signature introduction for game broadcasts. (more…)