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…)
Archive | 2026
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…)
New Rays ballpark renderings released
Big week for Tampa Bay baseball fans: New Rays ballpark renderings are released, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorses a new ballpark and mixed-use development at the Hillsborough College site. (more…)
Another contender looms for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark: Orlando
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. (more…)
New Washington Commanders stadium design echoes RFK Stadium
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. (more…)