The Detroit Tigers announced that Toledo, Erie, West Michigan and Lakeland would return as the organization’s top four MiLB affiliates, as the announcements regarding the 2021 MiLB reorganization begins. (more…)
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Toledo Mud Hens to Extend Fifth Third Field Netting
The Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) will extend protective netting farther down the foul lines at Fifth Third Field, while also raising its height behind home plate. (more…)
Fifth Third Field Adds New Video Displays
The Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) and Daktronics are installing new video displays at Fifth Third Field, highlighted by a 2,500-square-foot LED videoboard and two ribbon boards. A total of approximately 3,700 square feet of displays using more than 2.2 million LEDs will be installed early in 2019. (more…)
Toledo, Detroit Extend Player Development Contract
Totally expected: the Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) and the Detroit Tigers extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Toledo Mud Hens Unveil Sgt. Pepper’s Jersey
The specialty jersey scene has a striking new entry, as the Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) have unveiled uniforms inspired by Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. (more…)
Mud Hens, Tigers Extend PDC
A longtime affiliation will continue, as the Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) have extended their agreement. The renewal runs through the 2018 season. (more…)
Fifth Third Field to be Paid Off Early
Fifth Third Field is about to be paid off early, which is a source of celebration for the Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Fifth Third Renews Toledo Naming Rights
The Toledo Mud Hens‘ (Class AAA; International League) home ballpark will continue be known as Fifth Third Field, as the team has announced a naming rights extension with Fifth Third Bank. The new agreement is for 12 years, meaning that Fifth Third Bank will have its name on the ballpark through at least 2028. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Craft Beer at the Ballpark
Over the last several years, the connection between Minor League Baseball and the craft beer industry has steadily grown—and that trend will continue in 2016. Along with keeping their team branded beers on the menu, many clubs are rolling out craft beer nights, beer fests, and more to further the bond between baseball and microbrews. (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…)
Year-end countdown: #9, Ugly Christmas unis
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 #9: the ugly Christmas sweater uniforms donned by the Williamsport Crosscutters for a Halfway to Christmas promotion. (more…)
Toledo Mud Hens unveil Links at Fifth Third Field
With the turf slated for replacement after a winter skating-rink installation, the Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) have installed a 36-hole miniature golf course in the Fifth Third Field outfield. This isn’t something most teams could tackle: tearing up the outfield to install a 36-hole putt-putt course. But the conditions were right for […]
Mud Hens to install putt-putt golf on Fifth Third Field turf after season
Well, this takes the cake for the most imaginative offseason use for a ballpark we’ve seen: the Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) are converting the Fifth Third Field playing field to a putt-putt golf course after the season. An 18-hole miniature golf course, no less. The Links at Fifth Third Field opens to […]