“Project Wolverine,” the name of a confidential document distributed by Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter, projected that the team would turn strong profits in 2018 and beyond. (more…)
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Oakland A’s to Offer Free Game on April 17
In celebration of their 50th anniversary in Oakland, the Oakland A’s will offer fans a free game on April 17, 2018, when they host the Chicago White Sox. That April 17 matchup will come exactly 50 years after the A’s first game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. (more…)
New for 2019: Syracuse Mets (?)
The venerable Syracuse Chiefs name could go by the wayside in 2019, as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a name change for the Class AAA Syracuse Mets when the team becomes a New York Mets affiliate. (more…)
Camelback Ranch-Glendale Upgrades On Tap for 2018
We have some Camelback Ranch-Glendale upgrades on tap for spring training 2018, as the Cactus League home of the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers will see scoreboard and shade upgrades. (more…)
Florida Sports Tourism: Successfully Recycling Old Pro Ballparks
When the Washington Nationals, Cleveland Indians, Florida Marlins and Houston Astros all moved out of previous spring-training homes, the assumption was that the old ballparks would just fade away. Instead, we have facilities that are a key part of Florida sports tourism in 2018 and beyond. (more…)
Best of 2017, #1: SunTrust Park Opens
We end 2017 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #1: The opening of SunTrust Park as the new home of the Atlanta Braves. (more…)
New LED Lights Installed at Kauffman Stadium
Kauffman Stadium has received a significant upgrade, as the Kansas City Royals have installed LED lighting for the 2018 season and beyond. (more…)
Best of 2017, #4: MLB Teams Extend Netting at Ballparks
We end 2017 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #4: MLB teams roll out plans to extend protective netting at their ballparks. (more…)
Best of 2017, #5: Oakland A’s Ballpark Search
We end 2017 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #5: The ongoing quest for a new Athletics ballpark in Oakland. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Forbes Field
Over its decades of use by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Forbes Field was the site of many of baseball’s most memorable moments. In 1970—like many teams during did during that era—the Pirates departed their classic ballpark to move into a new multipurpose stadium, leaving much of Forbes Field to be demolished. (more…)
Best of 2017, #6: Wrigley Field Renovations
We end 2017 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #6: The latest renovations to Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. (more…)
Best of 2017, #7: BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field
We end 2017 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #7: The makeover of BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field for the Williamsport Crosscutters and the Little League Classic. (more…)
Upset Marlins Fans Question Jeter at Town Hall
At a town hall on Tuesday, fans of the Miami Marlins voiced their displeasure with the team’s direction under its new ownership group that includes CEO Derek Jeter. (more…)