Marking Jackie Robinson Day, MiLB edition
Baseball’s annual celebration of Jackie Robinson Day also takes place on the Minor League Baseball and amateur levels, with plenty of events scheduled for Vero Beach’s Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC) at Dodgertown. (more…)
Marking Jackie Robinson Day, MLB edition
Wednesday’s Jackie Robinson Day celebration takes place across every level of baseball. We begin with a look at what is planned by the Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball. (more…)
New podcast: D.M. Fox, author of The Howleyites
In the latest August Publications podcast, D.M. Fox tells the story of a pivotal time in Toronto history, highlighted by the 1926 Toronto Maple Leafs—led by the colorful “Howling Dan” Howley—and the construction of a sparkling state-of-the-art ballpark, Maple Leaf Stadium. (more…)
New for 2026: Asheville’s HomeTrust Park
We have a notable naming-rights deal to pass along, as McCormick Field, home of the Asheville Tourists (High-A; Sally League), is no more after a new deal yields a new moniker, HomeTrust Park. (more…)
Initial budget for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark released
The initial numbers are in for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, and they’re raising a few eyebrows: $2.3 billion overall budget for the facility, with a public spending ask of $1.065 billion. (more…)
Phillies present plan for BayCare Ballpark renovations
After several years of planning and false starts, the Philadelphia Phillies formally presented their $205-million plan for Carpenter Complex and BayCare Ballpark renovations to the Pinellas County Commission. (more…)
Now shipping: The Howleyites
It’s book-release week here at August Publications. Our newest title is The Howleyites: Toronto’s Changing City, A Stadium Rising, and The Champions of 1926. (more…)
Chase Field renovations part of potential downtown PHX overhaul
As Phoenix eyes an ambitious overhaul of downtown offerings, the planned Chase Field renovations from the Arizona Diamondbacks could play a part in the final plan. (more…)
Rays return today to Tropicana Field
With measurable progress on a new ballpark and renewed energy from new ownership, the Tampa Bay Rays will return today to Tropicana Field, 18 months after Hurricane Milton ripped off the facility’s roof. (more…)
In Cincy, Reds fans can now meet under the clock
Meeting under the clock is a proud tradition of American life, whether it be at Grand Central Terminal, the Waldorf-Astoria or Marshall Field’s. Now, thanks to Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds fans can meet under the clock at Great American Ball Park. (more…)
A Ballpark Digest podcast reboot, focusing on our books
If you were a subscriber to the Ballpark Digest Podcast, you received a nice surprise in your podcast feed this morning. If not, check out our rebooted audio and video treat, as we chat Dodger books with Steve Dittmore and Eric Vickrey. (more…)
New for 2026: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
The Los Angeles Dodgers management is adamant that they’ll never sell naming rights to iconic Dodger Stadium, but yesterday they announced the next best thing, selling naming rights to the field, resulting in UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. (more…)
Player-side updates highlight MLB spring training improvements
We’re closer to parity across MLB spring training facilities, as the Cardinals, Marlins and Orioles updated their player-performance spaces, with Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium also seeing a raft of updates. (more…)