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COVER DROP! Available in preorder for August Publications and Ballpark Digest readers: Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History.
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
COVER DROP! Available in preorder for August Publications and Ballpark Digest readers: Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History.
Yesterday Medford (OR) voters approved Measure 15-238, increasing the hotel tax by up to 2 percent, potentially backing Creekside Quarter, a downtown development built around a conference center, MiLB ballpark, more. The target: Eugene Emeralds. Our story: ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/03/v...
November 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Yesterday Medford (OR) voters approved Measure 15-238, increasing the hotel tax by up to 2 percent, potentially backing Creekside Quarter, a downtown development built around a conference center, MiLB ballpark, more. The target: Eugene Emeralds. Our story: ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/03/v...
We have another plan for Cooper Stadium redevelopment, as the former home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) and Negro Leagues baseball may see new apartments, retail–and acreage sold to a next-door cemetery. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/04/y...
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
We have another plan for Cooper Stadium redevelopment, as the former home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) and Negro Leagues baseball may see new apartments, retail–and acreage sold to a next-door cemetery. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/04/y...
The summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League and owner Capital Broadcasting Company landed the Five County Stadium lease made available after the departure of the Carolina Mudcats for nearby Wilson. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/04/c...
November 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League and owner Capital Broadcasting Company landed the Five County Stadium lease made available after the departure of the Carolina Mudcats for nearby Wilson. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/04/c...
After initially not pushing a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in a new St. Petersburg development, Ellison Development is now openly wooing the team. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/03/d...
November 4, 2025 at 12:54 AM
After initially not pushing a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in a new St. Petersburg development, Ellison Development is now openly wooing the team. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/03/d...
One election worth watching tomorrow: the fate of a new Medford ballpark for the relocating Eugene Emeralds (High-A; Northwest League) will be on the ballot tomorrow, as voters decide whether to raise local hotel taxes. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/03/v...
November 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
One election worth watching tomorrow: the fate of a new Medford ballpark for the relocating Eugene Emeralds (High-A; Northwest League) will be on the ballot tomorrow, as voters decide whether to raise local hotel taxes. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/03/v...
It looks like a new proposal for a new Kansas City Royals ballpark is once again imminent, but what side of the state line the team lands on remains to be seen. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/22/d...
October 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
It looks like a new proposal for a new Kansas City Royals ballpark is once again imminent, but what side of the state line the team lands on remains to be seen. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/22/d...
These are the little changes that matter to true baseball fans. The legendary CITGO Sign outside Fenway Park is moving--but just a little. It's located at Kenmore Square (660 Beacon Street), and the move will reposition the iconic Boston Landmark some 30 feet higher and 120 feet to the east.
October 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
These are the little changes that matter to true baseball fans. The legendary CITGO Sign outside Fenway Park is moving--but just a little. It's located at Kenmore Square (660 Beacon Street), and the move will reposition the iconic Boston Landmark some 30 feet higher and 120 feet to the east.
After a season spent as a Major League Baseball venue, more Steinbrenner Field renovations are on tap, as Hillsborough County approves $17.9 million in bed-tax proceeds for upgrades to the spring home of the New York Yankees. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/16/c...
October 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
After a season spent as a Major League Baseball venue, more Steinbrenner Field renovations are on tap, as Hillsborough County approves $17.9 million in bed-tax proceeds for upgrades to the spring home of the New York Yankees. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/16/c...
The offseason makeover of the 2026 Pioneer League continues, as the new Long Beach team in the MLB Partner Leaguer announced six name semifinalists and more details emerge about a Modesto team. #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/08/2...
October 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The offseason makeover of the 2026 Pioneer League continues, as the new Long Beach team in the MLB Partner Leaguer announced six name semifinalists and more details emerge about a Modesto team. #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/08/2...
In an introductory press conference that didn’t present many surprises, the new Tampa Bay Rays ownership confirmed a goal for a new ballpark by 2029 and announced short-term improvements to Tropicana Field. Could St. Pete be in the mix? #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/07/t...
October 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
In an introductory press conference that didn’t present many surprises, the new Tampa Bay Rays ownership confirmed a goal for a new ballpark by 2029 and announced short-term improvements to Tropicana Field. Could St. Pete be in the mix? #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/07/t...
With the official closing of the sale of Tampa Bay to a Jacksonville group led by developer Patrick Zalupski, let the chatter of a new Rays ballpark begin–but don’t expect anything soon. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/01/n...
October 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
With the official closing of the sale of Tampa Bay to a Jacksonville group led by developer Patrick Zalupski, let the chatter of a new Rays ballpark begin–but don’t expect anything soon. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/01/n...
A New York community advisory committee has advanced a proposed Citi Field casino to a final round, as the Metropolitan Park project pushed by the New York Mets is still alive to potentially land a downstate casino license. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/30/c...
September 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A New York community advisory committee has advanced a proposed Citi Field casino to a final round, as the Metropolitan Park project pushed by the New York Mets is still alive to potentially land a downstate casino license. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/30/c...
Economic development was cited by local politicos when the decision was made to fund Goodyear Ballpark, and that development is finally on the way with the announcement of Ballpark Village, to be located north of the ballpark. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz www.springtrainingonline.com/development-...
September 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Economic development was cited by local politicos when the decision was made to fund Goodyear Ballpark, and that development is finally on the way with the announcement of Ballpark Village, to be located north of the ballpark. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz www.springtrainingonline.com/development-...
We have some more details about a new Athletics ballpark, as Bally’s announced plans for the casino, hotel and associated development surrounding the 2028 Las Vegas facility. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/29/b...
September 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We have some more details about a new Athletics ballpark, as Bally’s announced plans for the casino, hotel and associated development surrounding the 2028 Las Vegas facility. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/29/b...
With planning stalled as Pinellas County officials focused more on a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, discussions on BayCare Ballpark renovations and site redevelopment are back. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz #springtraining www.springtrainingonline.com/baycare-ball...
September 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
With planning stalled as Pinellas County officials focused more on a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, discussions on BayCare Ballpark renovations and site redevelopment are back. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz #springtraining www.springtrainingonline.com/baycare-ball...
As expected, MLB owners unanimously approved a $1.7 billion Tampa Bay Rays sale to Florida investors, who face some immediate challenges on the ballpark and front-office fronts. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/23/t...
September 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
As expected, MLB owners unanimously approved a $1.7 billion Tampa Bay Rays sale to Florida investors, who face some immediate challenges on the ballpark and front-office fronts. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/23/t...
Some 2026 MLB schedule emerge. We have details on the Little League Classic (Braves vs. Brewers) and Field of Dreams (Twins vs. Phillies, Saints vs. I-Cubs). Cancelled: a London Stadium series. #MLB #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/18/2...
September 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Some 2026 MLB schedule emerge. We have details on the Little League Classic (Braves vs. Brewers) and Field of Dreams (Twins vs. Phillies, Saints vs. I-Cubs). Cancelled: a London Stadium series. #MLB #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/18/2...
After sizable grants from the Steve & Alexandra Cohen Foundation and the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) can move forward with Phase One of Beyer Stadium renovations. #womensbaseball #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/18/m...
September 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
After sizable grants from the Steve & Alexandra Cohen Foundation and the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) can move forward with Phase One of Beyer Stadium renovations. #womensbaseball #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/18/m...
We’ll see more TigerTown player facilities upgrades for 2027, as the Detroit Tigers are adding a new Player Development Academy to the team’s Lakeland training complex. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz www.springtrainingonline.com/detroit-upgr...
September 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We’ll see more TigerTown player facilities upgrades for 2027, as the Detroit Tigers are adding a new Player Development Academy to the team’s Lakeland training complex. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz www.springtrainingonline.com/detroit-upgr...
Now shipping from the August Publications offices: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2026 for Arizona and Florida, in print, Kindle, B&N Nook, Kobo, Google Play and Apple Books versions. #MLB #sportsbiz #publishing ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/11/n...
September 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Now shipping from the August Publications offices: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2026 for Arizona and Florida, in print, Kindle, B&N Nook, Kobo, Google Play and Apple Books versions. #MLB #sportsbiz #publishing ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/11/n...
MLB’s ownership committee is reviewing the $1.7 billion Tampa Bay Rays sale to a Florida investment group, and if approved the purchase will be submitted to Major League Baseball owners for final approval. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/10/m...
September 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
MLB’s ownership committee is reviewing the $1.7 billion Tampa Bay Rays sale to a Florida investment group, and if approved the purchase will be submitted to Major League Baseball owners for final approval. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/10/m...
With the Arizona Legislature approving a Chase Field funding plan, renovations to the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks are being planned out. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/09/c...
September 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
With the Arizona Legislature approving a Chase Field funding plan, renovations to the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks are being planned out. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/09/c...
The independent Pioneer League will expand its California footprint in 2026 with teams in Long Beach and Modesto, as the Grand Junction Jackalopes announced a relocation from Suplizio Field. (Courtesy Long Beach State.) #sportsbiz #baseballbiz #MiLB ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/09/p...
September 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The independent Pioneer League will expand its California footprint in 2026 with teams in Long Beach and Modesto, as the Grand Junction Jackalopes announced a relocation from Suplizio Field. (Courtesy Long Beach State.) #sportsbiz #baseballbiz #MiLB ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/09/p...
The long-simmering RFK Stadium demolition has reached a new phase, with interior work completed and the exterior–including the iconic roofline–set to come down over the next year. #MLB #sportsbiz #oldballparks ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/06/r...
September 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The long-simmering RFK Stadium demolition has reached a new phase, with interior work completed and the exterior–including the iconic roofline–set to come down over the next year. #MLB #sportsbiz #oldballparks ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/06/r...