With the team now reaching the $600-million mark in spending on a new Vegas A’s ballpark, the most unexpected issues in the development have not been posed by the Athletics, but by development partner Bally’s. (more…)
Archive | 2026
Kansas City Council approves new Crown Center ballpark for Royals
As expected, the full Kansas City Council approved the framework for a new Crown Center ballpark for the Kansas City Royals, moving the project another step closer to a 2030 opening. (more…)
Rochester Honkers wrap up Mayo Field history
With the end of the summer-collegiate Northwoods League season, the Rochester Honkers are ending their 33-year history at Mayo Field, with the future of the vintage facility up in the air. (more…)
Deal reached with city, county on new Rays ballpark funding
We have a tentative deal on a new Rays ballpark funding plan, as Hillsborough County and Tampa elected bodies are expected to vote this week on public support for the $2.3 billion project. (more…)
KC committee commits $600M to Crown Center Royals ballpark
Progress on a new Crown Center Royals ballpark continues, as the Kansas City Council’s Finance Committee approved a development and financing framework that includes $600 million in city funding. (more…)
Now available: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2027 / Arizona!
Now available for preorder: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2027 / Arizona, as we open the paperback up to preorders and make the eBook versions available free of charge to book buyers. (more…)
Now available: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2027 / Florida!
Now available for preorder: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2027 / Florida, as we open the paperback up to preorders and make the eBook versions available free of charge to book buyers. (more…)
Next for August in August: Ballpark facade giveaways
As part of our monthlong August in August promotion, we have a special giveaway of two ballpark models sure to pique your interest: the original Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park. (more…)
Preorder A Baseball Memoir and receive free shipping!
We have a special treat for fans of Andy Strasberg: his newest title, A Baseball Memoir…from the last fan to work in Major League Baseball, is now available for preorder exclusively through August Publications to kick off our annual August in August promotion. (more…)
100 years of MiLB ballparks: Maple Leaf Stadium
The United States and Canada enjoyed a boom economy in 1926, with the expansion of the middle class and a rising of the working class. Baseball, then established as America’s Pastime, was in prime position to take advantage of that economic expansion — and the result was a boom in MiLB ballparks. (more…)
New Tampa ballpark renderings unveiled
Featuring a translucent roof, plenty of club and group spaces and an updated cownose rays tank, new Tampa ballpark renderings were released by the MLB Rays during last night’s game. (more…)
New for 2027: Dyersville Dreamers
We have the branding for the newest team in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League, as the Dyersville Dreamers will launch play at the permanent Field of Dreams ballpark in Dyersville, Iowa. (more…)
Dramatic Crown Center redevelopment could accompany new Kansas City Royals ballpark
A new Kansas City Royals ballpark could be part of a dramatic redevelopment of the city’s historic Crown Center neighborhood, according to plans filed by an engineering firm. (more…)