Personnel news in Winston-Salem, Corvallis
We have personnel news today from the Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) and the Corvallis Knights (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Asheville Tourists prepping for big 2015
With big changes to McCormick Field and a gig hosting the South Atlantic League All-Star Game, the Asheville Tourists are planning for a big 100th-year anniversary season in 2015. (more…)
Astros map out Minute Maid Park future
We’ve already reported on 2015 changes to Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, with the team releasing details on potential changes for coming years. (more…)
Mud Hens wrap up successful Walleye Winterfest
Despite some bad weather, the Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) pulled off a successful Walleye Winterfest at Fifth Third Field, drawing 50,000 attendees over 10 days. (more…)
Nussbaum new Midwest League president
A transition to note for the new year: Dick Nussbaum is now president of the Class A Midwest League, succeeding longtime leader George Spelius. (more…)
Personnel news in Corpus Christi, Frederick
We have personnel news today from the Corpus Christi Hooks (Class AA; Texas League) and the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League). (more…)
Astros, Nats spring complex back in play
A previously rejected land swap is back in play, as West Palm Beach officials say they’ll consider taking steps toward a new Houston Astros/Washington Nationals spring-training camp. (more…)
Hartford overhauls ballpark financing plan
Despite planning being at the final stages, the city of Hartford will overhaul its ballpark financing plan and launch an authority to finance and own the new home of the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Sonoma Stompers sold to local residents
The Sonoma Stompers (independent; Pacific Association) have been sold to local residents Eric and Lani Gullotta in anticipation of the team’s second season. (more…)
Year-end countdown: #1, Affiliate Dance
We end our review of the top ten stories covered on Ballpark Digest in 2014 with the top story of the year: the MLB/MiLB affiliate dance. (more…)
Year-end countdown: #2, 1919 World Series film footage
Between now and New Year’s Eve we’ll run down the top ten stories covered on Ballpark Digest in 2014, determined by page views. At #2: an amazing film from the 1919 World Series. (more…)
Year-end countdown: #3, Montreal and MLB
Between now and New Year’s Eve we’ll run down the top ten stories covered on Ballpark Digest in 2014, determined by page views. At #3: efforts to bring Major League Baseball back to Montreal. (more…)
Year-end countdown: #4, Simmons Field restorations
Between now and New Year’s Eve we’ll run down the top ten stories covered on Ballpark Digest in 2014, determined by page views. At #4: the restoration of Kenosha’s historic Simmons Field. (more…)