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With owners negotiating a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark deal with Hillsborough College, local elected officials warn that the team could still bolt for friendlier fields—and Orlando is the biggest threat. #MLB #ballparkbiz #sportsbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/27/a...
January 28, 2026 at 7:09 PM
With owners negotiating a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark deal with Hillsborough College, local elected officials warn that the team could still bolt for friendlier fields—and Orlando is the biggest threat. #MLB #ballparkbiz #sportsbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/27/a...
A proposed new Washington Commanders stadium will feature homages to the site’s previous resident, RFK Stadium, while featuring enough classical colonnades for those wanting to mandate a traditional design for the NFL facility. #NFL #oldballparks ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/26/n...
January 26, 2026 at 3:36 PM
A proposed new Washington Commanders stadium will feature homages to the site’s previous resident, RFK Stadium, while featuring enough classical colonnades for those wanting to mandate a traditional design for the NFL facility. #NFL #oldballparks ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/26/n...
The future of Angel Stadium will be in play this year, as the Los Angeles Angels and the city of Anaheim will take another run at determining the fate of the 1966 ballpark as well as its huge footprint. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/26/d...
January 26, 2026 at 3:12 PM
The future of Angel Stadium will be in play this year, as the Los Angeles Angels and the city of Anaheim will take another run at determining the fate of the 1966 ballpark as well as its huge footprint. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/26/d...
Judging by the huge debate surrounding the Kansas City Royals moving in the Kauffman Stadium fences, the team is changing the rules of the game. But teams move in fences all the time–usually with less than dramatic consequences. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/21/r...
January 21, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Judging by the huge debate surrounding the Kansas City Royals moving in the Kauffman Stadium fences, the team is changing the rules of the game. But teams move in fences all the time–usually with less than dramatic consequences. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/21/r...
With an agreement with the Board of Trustees to explore a new ballpark at the Hillsborough College campus, we have an important first step on the road to a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/21/m...
January 21, 2026 at 4:48 PM
With an agreement with the Board of Trustees to explore a new ballpark at the Hillsborough College campus, we have an important first step on the road to a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/21/m...
History buffs visiting Phoenix will have an abundance of riches in spring training 2026, as the new Arizona Baseball Museum in Mesa showcases the Cactus League and its impact in Arizona over the years. #MLB #springtraining www.springtrainingonline.com/visiting-the...
January 21, 2026 at 3:45 PM
History buffs visiting Phoenix will have an abundance of riches in spring training 2026, as the new Arizona Baseball Museum in Mesa showcases the Cactus League and its impact in Arizona over the years. #MLB #springtraining www.springtrainingonline.com/visiting-the...
San Antonio officials continue to refine a plan for a new Missions ballpark set to open in April 2028, as the Double-A Texas League team owners eye serious development to go along with the 7,500-seat facility. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/20/s...
January 20, 2026 at 9:54 PM
San Antonio officials continue to refine a plan for a new Missions ballpark set to open in April 2028, as the Double-A Texas League team owners eye serious development to go along with the 7,500-seat facility. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/20/s...
Visitors to both Arizona and Florida for spring training will have some unexpected delights in 2026 college tourneys, with the MLB Desert Invitational held in the Phoenix area and the Andre Dawson Classic in Dodgertown. #MLB #springtraining www.springtrainingonline.com/2026-college...
January 15, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Visitors to both Arizona and Florida for spring training will have some unexpected delights in 2026 college tourneys, with the MLB Desert Invitational held in the Phoenix area and the Andre Dawson Classic in Dodgertown. #MLB #springtraining www.springtrainingonline.com/2026-college...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
We're offering a free eBook download with purchase of a spring-training paperback! Buy the paperback and you'll receive a link to a free download of the Kindle version. Available only with paperbacks purchased from the augustublications.com website. www.augustpublications.com/collec.../sp...
As northerners, we’re not too excited about the 2026 NHL Winter Classic being played at Miami’s loanDepot Park–but we are sure eager to see how the NHL and Florida Panthers pull off an ice rink and snow in an indoor ballpark. #NHL #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/29/m...
December 30, 2025 at 3:32 AM
As northerners, we’re not too excited about the 2026 NHL Winter Classic being played at Miami’s loanDepot Park–but we are sure eager to see how the NHL and Florida Panthers pull off an ice rink and snow in an indoor ballpark. #NHL #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/29/m...
The historic Wahconah Park grandstand will come down early next year, as Pittsfield (Mass.) enters into exclusive negotiations with Pittsfield Suns owner Goldklang Group on its replacement. #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/29/w...
December 30, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The historic Wahconah Park grandstand will come down early next year, as Pittsfield (Mass.) enters into exclusive negotiations with Pittsfield Suns owner Goldklang Group on its replacement. #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/29/w...
With the Kansas City Chiefs poised to leave Arrowhead Stadium and the Truman Sports Complex for a new Kansas stadium, it’s now time for team owners and city officials to decide on a new Kansas City Royals ballpark. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/29/w...
December 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
With the Kansas City Chiefs poised to leave Arrowhead Stadium and the Truman Sports Complex for a new Kansas stadium, it’s now time for team owners and city officials to decide on a new Kansas City Royals ballpark. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/29/w...
As the only major holiday on the spring training calendar, 2026 St. Patrick’s Day is a big event in March, celebrated both by ballpark workers and fans. Here some games worth a special trip. #MLB #StPatricksDay #springtraining www.springtrainingonline.com/2026-st-patr...
December 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
As the only major holiday on the spring training calendar, 2026 St. Patrick’s Day is a big event in March, celebrated both by ballpark workers and fans. Here some games worth a special trip. #MLB #StPatricksDay #springtraining www.springtrainingonline.com/2026-st-patr...
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December 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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I'm a little biased, so let me share what some other people had to say about my new book, "Before They Wore Dodger Blue." Now available!
December 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I'm a little biased, so let me share what some other people had to say about my new book, "Before They Wore Dodger Blue." Now available!
We’ll see some transformative development in Queens, as a Citi Field casino plan was one of three projects approved by the New York Gaming Commission and giving New York Mets owner Steve Cohen success on his long-planned expansion. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/16/c...
December 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We’ll see some transformative development in Queens, as a Citi Field casino plan was one of three projects approved by the New York Gaming Commission and giving New York Mets owner Steve Cohen success on his long-planned expansion. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/16/c...
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Someone passed along this nice note from a reader in France. "Before They Wore Dodger Blue" has gone international!
December 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Someone passed along this nice note from a reader in France. "Before They Wore Dodger Blue" has gone international!
Seven Minor League Baseball teams were sold in the last week, as private equity and new technologies are heavily involved in the evolution of the sport. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/11/s...
December 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Seven Minor League Baseball teams were sold in the last week, as private equity and new technologies are heavily involved in the evolution of the sport. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/11/s...
In one of the more unusual exhibitions we’ve seen in a while, the Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League) will be locked in the gates of the Old Joliet Prison for a one-of-a-kind exhibition game, the Big House Ballgame, on April 30. #baseballbiz #sportsbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/11/s...
December 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In one of the more unusual exhibitions we’ve seen in a while, the Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League) will be locked in the gates of the Old Joliet Prison for a one-of-a-kind exhibition game, the Big House Ballgame, on April 30. #baseballbiz #sportsbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/11/s...
After months of study and debate, Salt Lake City approved a Smith’s Ballpark adaptive reuse plan that will see the former Salt Lake Bees home converted to residential, possible private development and an entertainment venue. #MiLB #AdaptiveReuse #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/11/s...
December 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
After months of study and debate, Salt Lake City approved a Smith’s Ballpark adaptive reuse plan that will see the former Salt Lake Bees home converted to residential, possible private development and an entertainment venue. #MiLB #AdaptiveReuse #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/11/s...
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Well-deserved accomplishment for author ericvickrey.bsky.social, whose Before They Wore Dodger Blue reached the top spot in the Amazon best-seller list two day after release! Check out the title and its coverage of the 1968 Los Angeles Dodgers draft class at augustpublications.com.
December 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Well-deserved accomplishment for author ericvickrey.bsky.social, whose Before They Wore Dodger Blue reached the top spot in the Amazon best-seller list two day after release! Check out the title and its coverage of the 1968 Los Angeles Dodgers draft class at augustpublications.com.
We’re excited about the newest title from August Publications, now in wide distribution from the likes of Barnes & Noble and Amazon: Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History: ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/08/n...
December 8, 2025 at 3:22 PM
We’re excited about the newest title from August Publications, now in wide distribution from the likes of Barnes & Noble and Amazon: Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History: ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/08/n...
In a change of plans from St. Petersburg officials, Al Lang Stadium will not be torn down to make way for a waterfront amphitheater and instead potentially be expanded as home of the Tampa Bay Rowdies. #MLB #AdaptiveReuse #sportsbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/05/a...
December 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
In a change of plans from St. Petersburg officials, Al Lang Stadium will not be torn down to make way for a waterfront amphitheater and instead potentially be expanded as home of the Tampa Bay Rowdies. #MLB #AdaptiveReuse #sportsbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/05/a...
In time for the holidays: We're shipping Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History in plenty of time for gifting! Both the paperback and eBook are available for preorder from Barnes & Noble (www.barnesandnoble.com/w/before-the...),
December 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
In time for the holidays: We're shipping Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History in plenty of time for gifting! Both the paperback and eBook are available for preorder from Barnes & Noble (www.barnesandnoble.com/w/before-the...),
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So proud of this title. In 1968 the Dodgers drafted six future All-Stars—Doyle Alexander, Bill Buckner, Ron Cey, Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, and Tom Paciorek. They would form the core of outstanding teams led by Tommy Lasorda: Before They Wore Dodger Blue: www.augustpublications.com/products/bef...
Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Cla
Considered the greatest ever, the 1968 Los Angeles Dodgers class included Doyle Alexander, Bill Buckner, Ron Cey, Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, and Tom Paciorek.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
So proud of this title. In 1968 the Dodgers drafted six future All-Stars—Doyle Alexander, Bill Buckner, Ron Cey, Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, and Tom Paciorek. They would form the core of outstanding teams led by Tommy Lasorda: Before They Wore Dodger Blue: www.augustpublications.com/products/bef...