Best of the Ballparks MLB Rankings: 2019
What are the best MLB ballparks? We rank them from top to bottom in our annual Best of the Ballparks MLB rankings, updated for the 2019 season. (more…)
BB&T, SunTrust Working on Central Brand
As part of a pending merger, BB&T and SunTrust are working with Interbrand to create a central identity that could soon be applied to several ballparks. (more…)
Wichita Works to Build Ballpark Parking Plan
Planning for a new Wichita ballpark has included plenty of questions about parking, but city officials are hoping a mixture of spaces within the surrounding area will offset any challenges. (more…)
Firm Looks to Jump Start Development Around Dunkin’ Donuts Park
Although the city is still in litigation with a former developer, a new firm is hoping to finalize an agreement to redevelop land around Dunkin’ Donuts Park–the home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Wichita to Narrow Boulevard Around New Ballpark
In a move intended to make the area more walkable, the Wichita City Council has voted to narrow a boulevard where it will pass the upcoming Wichita ballpark. (more…)
Maritime Industry Balks at A’s Howard Terminal Ballpark Plan
The Oakland A’s pitch for a new ballpark and surrounding development at Howard Terminal is drawing opposition from the Port of Oakland’s maritime industry, which has several concerns about the plan. (more…)
Security Service Field to be Renamed
The Rocky Mountain Vibes (Rookie; Pioneer League) will rebrand their ballpark, as the Security Service Field moniker is going away after the expiration of a naming-rights agreement. (more…)
Citizens Bank Park Named 2026 All-Star Game Host
Major League Baseball has officially named Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, as the site of its 2026 All-Star Game. (more…)
New Trash Pandas Ballpark One Year Away
Almost exactly one year from today, the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League) will open their new ballpark and anticipation for team’s arrival to Madison, AL remains strong. (more…)
New Challenge for Giants at Oracle Park: Attendance Issues
In a relatively new challenge during their run at Oracle Park, the San Francisco Giants are having to address concerns over declining attendance numbers. (more…)
Salem Red Sox to Play as Beer Mongers on Thursdays
Starting on May 2, the Salem Red Sox (High A; Carolina League) will assume an alter ego for Thursday home games, when they play as the Salem Beer Mongers. A nod to the growing craft beer industry, the Beer Mongers branding was unveiled Tuesday. (more…)
Boise State Reconsiders Joining Hawks Ballpark Plan
After announcing in 2017 that it would pursue its own baseball facility, Boise State is reengaging with Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) ownership about potentially sharing a proposed ballpark. (more…)
Dodd Stadium Lease Extension Approved
The Connecticut Tigers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) franchise is set to remain at Dodd Stadium well beyond 2019, as the Norwich City Council approved a 10-year lease extension on Monday. (more…)