MLB’s East-West Classic returns this season to Rickwood Field, with the tribute to the Negro Leagues All-Star Games held from 1933-1962 set for June 19. (more…)
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Barons announce 2025 Rickwood Field game
The Birmingham Barons are set to return to their former home, announcing a 2025 Rickwood Field game for June 4, hosting the Rocket City Trash Pandas in an afternoon game. (more…)
Rickwood Field MLB ticket information released
Tickets for the MLB at Rickwood Field, A Tribute to the Negro Leagues event at Birmingham’s historic venue will be sold exclusively to Alabama residents, with recipients determined by a lottery now open to the public. (more…)
It’s official: Rickwood Field to host 2024 Field of Dreams game
We reported this last week, and now it’s official: Rickwood Field, the oldest pro baseball ballpark in America, will host the 2024 Field of Dreams game between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants on June 20, as announced by MLB. (more…)
Rickwood Field eyed as host of 2024 Field of Dreams game
Birmingham’s venerable Rickwood Field, America’s oldest pro ballpark where Willie Mays made his pro debut as a 17-year-old Black Baron, is in line to land the 2024 Field of Dreams game, hosting the Giants and the Cardinals. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Former Negro Leagues ballparks
One casualty of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has been a baseball-wide celebration of the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Negro National League. There are six existing ballparks that formerly hosted Negro Leagues major-league action; here they are. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for April 28, 2020
In this edition of the Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss a variety of topics ranging from classic ballparks like Rickwood Field to the various terms scouts use to describe prospects. (more…)
2020 Rickwood Classic Set for June 8
The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) have announced details on the 2020 Rickwood Classic, set to be played at historic Rickwood Field on June 8. (more…)
2019 Rickwood Classic Set for Wednesday
The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) will host one of Minor League Baseball‘s best traditions Wednesday, when the annual Rickwood Classic is played. (more…)
Rickwood Classic Returning in 2018
One of baseball’s best traditions will make a comeback in 2018, as the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) have announced plans for the 2018 Rickwood Classic. (more…)
Rickwood Field Slated for Repairs
After the ballpark’s condition forced the relocation of the annual Rickwood Classic, repairs are slated to take place at Rickwood Field. (more…)
Juan Marichal to Appear at 2017 Rickwood Classic
Juan Marichal will be on hand for one of baseball’s best annual events, as the Birmingham Barons have announced that he will appear at the 22nd annual Rickwood Classic. (more…)
Barons Hosting 2016 MiLB Promo Seminar
Minor League Baseball‘s annual Promo Seminar will head to Birmingham this fall, as the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) are hosting the event. In a unique twist, the Barons are using the multi-day gathering–which runs from September 27-29–to showcase both Regions Field and Rickwood Field. (more…)