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…)
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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…)
Ballparks and Movies: Magic in the Bleachers
Pitchers and catchers are reporting, and spring is dawning soon. With temperatures still around freezing in the north, we’re catching a few movies before Grapefruit League and Cactus League action gets underway. Here are our picks for the ten best performances by Major and Minor League Baseball ballparks on the silver screen. (more…)
Fingers to headline 2016 Rickwood Classic
Some details on one of the best annual events in all of baseball: Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers will be the guest of honor for the 21st Annual Rickwood Classic, set for Wednesday, June 1 at 12:30 p.m. at Birmingham’s historic Rickwood Field. (more…)
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…)