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 #7: Petco Park upgrades for 2014 and 2015. (more…)
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San Diego Padres unveil left-field upgrades
We tweeted shots of the framework from the impressive Winter Meetings Gala at Petco Park, and this information from Daktronics fills out what San Diego Padres fans can expect from a new ballpark scoreboard in 2015. (more…)
Padres unveil 2015 Petco Park upgrades
The San Diego Padres unveiled the next round of upgrades to Petco Park, including new left-field seating, altered outfield fences and the third-largest videoboard in Major League Baseball. (more…)
ThunderBolts, Crestwood upgrading Standard Bank Stadium scoreboard
Good news for Windy City ThunderBolts (independent; Frontier League) fans: the team and the Village of Crestwood are funding a new scoreboard/videoboard, which should be fully operational by July 21. The 13-foot-high, 22-foot-long HD videoboard will have full video capabilities, including instant replay. This structure will be the first major improvement to the stadium since […]
Isotopes add high-def videoboard for 2014
Big change this season at Isotopes Park, home of the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League): a new high-definition LED videoboard will be installed in time for Opening Night on April 11. The HD10-mm pixel pitch videoboard will be the largest HD10 LED display in Minor League Baseball, according to team officials. The board […]
Wrigley Field upgrades approved by City Council
Now that the Chicago City Council has approved a $500-million makeover of Wrigley Field, the big question is when the five-year project will commence after Tom Ricketts demands cooperation from local rooftop owners. The passage was unanimous today for the Cubs to make over Wrigley Field with a revamped upper deck, widened concourses, additional restaurants […]
Cubs, Chicago close to Wrigley Field accord
The Chicago Cubs and the city of Chicago are close to finalizing a $500-million Wrigley Field renovation plan that preserves views for local rooftop owners, adds more video signage and includes a new 300-capacity parking garage. The deal, expected to be finalized for an announcement at Monday’s season opener, gives the Cubs the right to […]
Barons begin construction of HD videoboard
The construction of Regions Field continues, reports the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League), with today’s highlight the beginning of construction of the ballpark’s new high-def videoboard. We’re looking forward to seeing the new ballpark this coming season. So are the local citizens, apparently, as the ballpark is already attracting lots of attention from both […]
New owner launches Aeros signage upgrades
Ken Babby will be making an immediate impact on Canal Park for Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) fans, as the team announces a privately funded $1.65-million HD videoboard project for the 2013 season. The project includes the installation of the largest videoboard in Double-A baseball, and one of the five largest in all of […]
Trenton Thunder unveil ballpark videoboard updates
The Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) are upgrading the scoreboard at Arm & Hammer Park for the 2013 season, with a state-of-the-art multimedia videoboard project on tap. Once installed, the project, which includes the addition of a 21’ x 68’ high density screen in right field, a new 20′ x 16′ display in left […]
Fightin Phils unveil display upgrades for 2013
The Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) are launching a $1 million multimedia videoboard project at FirstEnergy Stadium in the months leading up to the 2013 season. Once installed, the project, which includes the addition of a 30’x60’ HD10 board in center field, will make technological advances while enhancing the fan experience at America’s […]
Centerpiece of PNC Field renovations: mondo scoreboard
When the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League) return to PNC Field next season, fans will be treated to a seriously upgraded multimedia experience. As part of the renovation — set to be unveiled next season — the SWB Yankees (or whatever the team will be called) new scoreboards will be part of the mix. […]
Lake Monsters unveil Centennial Field improvements
With a long-term commitment from the University of Vermont in place, the Vermont Lake Monsters (short season A: NY-Penn League) announced the 2012 improvements to Centennial Field. The most noticeable upgrade: a new 27-foot by 16-foot videoboard and new scoreboard in left field provided by Total Sports Entertainment. The videoboard will give all fans a new […]