First approval for new Knoxville ballpark
The Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission approved a preliminary site plan for a new Tennessee Smokies (Double-A South) home, in the first step toward a ballpark-driving development in the city’s Old Town. (more…)
Fort Myers: Let’s keep City of Palms Park open
Fort Myers’ City of Palms Park, former spring home of the Boston Red Sox, may have been temporarily been granted a reprieve after the City Council declared support for keeping the facility open as a baseball facility. (more…)
Name-the-team efforts underway in Staten Island, Charleston
We have two new name-the-team efforts underway, as the new Atlantic League Staten Island team released a list of finalists, and the West Virginia Power (Atlantic League) announced a rebranding for 2022. (more…)
Cards look to make Busch Stadium more hitter-friendly
With the team’s offense in the toilet, the St. Louis Cardinals are looking to make Busch Stadium more hitter-friendly, including moving in the fences. (more…)
Mariners to require proof of vaccination, masks during playoffs
The Seattle Mariners will require proof of vaccination at T-Mobile Park should the team make the 2021 MLB playoffs, and mandate both indoor and outdoor mask usage beginning Friday. (more…)
Patriots to return home after flooding
The Somerset Patriots (Double-A Northeast) will return home to TD Bank Ballpark this Friday, Sept. 10, after flooding from Tropical Storm Ida forced the team to play games in Hartford. (more…)
New Winnipeg Goldeyes branding unveiled
We have some new Winnipeg Goldeyes branding to share with you, as the American Association franchise updates its look for the first time in team history. (more…)
It’s awards season as end of year approaches
As the 2021 MiLB season nears an end, it’s time to open discussions regarding the annual Ballpark Digest Award. So we’re seeking nominations in a variety of categories. (more…)
Oracle Park workers authorize strike
Over 96 percent of Oracle Park concessions employees voted to authorize a strike over working conditions at San Francisco Giants games, citing rising COVID-19 cases and a lack of hazard pay. (more…)
Patriots-Yard Goats series partially moved to Hartford
After Tropical Storm Ida causes extensive flooding at TD Bank Ballpark, the beginning of the upcoming Somerset Patriots-Hartford Yard Goats series is moving from New Jersey to Dunkin’ Donuts Park. (more…)
Tropical Storm Ida floods TD Bank Ballpark
TD Bank Ballpark, home of the Somerset Patriots (Double-A Northeast), was flooded after heavy rains from Tropical Storm Ida wreaked plenty of havoc throughout New Jersey. (more…)
Caesars Sportsbook planned for Chase Field in 2022
Designed as a year-round amenity, a new Caesars Entertainment sportsbook and bar is coming to Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, by the beginning of 2022. (more…)
T-Mobile Park ADA lawsuit revived
A T-Mobile Park ADA lawsuit has been revived by an appeals court, as alleging that some ballpark features violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. (more…)