Youth players offered big-league experience at new Branson ballpark

As Ballparks of America opened to the public for the first time on Thursday afternoon, Branson hopes baseball will bring an economic boost to this tourist mecca.
Ballparks of America opens with scrimmage in Branson

Former Gold Glove center fielder, Bob Dernier threw out the first pitch at the grand opening of Ballparks of America.
Former Cub plants ivy at Ballparks of Branson

A former Chicago Cub center fielder came out to help plant the ivy last week at the spectacular new replica of Wrigley Field at Ballparks of Branson.