There’s no event like a Disney event, and a recent Atlanta Braves spring-training game at Champion Stadium had all the hallmarks of a big Disney event: Crammed parking lot, crowded walkways, lot of folks buying food and drink in the concourses. Only one thing was missing: any semblance of Braves branding. (more…)
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Will Henry Aaron statue make move to suburbs?
The Atlanta Braves are certainly making the move to Cobb County in 2017, but there’s some doubt as to whether an iconic statue of Henry Aaron at Turner Field will accompany the team. (more…)
Braves add more land for SunTrust Park parking
Here’s one way to address potential parking problems at SunTrust Park: the Atlanta Braves bought nine-plus acres of land adjoining the new-ballpark site, with an eye toward bringing fans closer to the facility. (more…)
Braves unveil new ballpark, development renderings
The Atlanta Braves released four more renderings of SunTrust Park and associated development, showing how the new ballpark will be supported by hotels, office and retail. (more…)
Braves finalizing SunTrust Park plans
With site prep work ongoing, the Atlanta Braves and its design team are finalizing plans for SunTrust Park, with final costs for the new ballpark based on that documentation. (more…)
Atlanta Braves ballpark lawsuit settled
A lawsuit that could have derailed development at a new Atlanta Braves ballpark site has been settled, with the team proceeding with its plans for the area. (more…)
The Week That Was: October 26
Potential progress on new Oakland A’s ballpark, and new Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) and West Virginia Black Bears (short season A; NY-Penn League) branding. The top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
Hart new President, Baseball Operations for Braves
It didn’t take long for John Hart to shed the interim part of his job description, accepting the position of President, Baseball Operations for the Atlanta Braves. (more…)
Secrecy and new ballparks: How much is too much?
Atlanta and Salinas, Cal., may not have much in common, but recent happenings in each community regarding a new ballpark has some locals arguing their new and potential ballparks are shrouded in too much secrecy. (more…)
Huge issue facing Braves on ballpark design: traffic
With a new ballpark and development envisioned for a rather small footprint in Cobb County, the Atlanta Braves and their design team are facing a huge issue: how to manage parking. (more…)
Mudcats, Braves make it official: Two-year PDC
The Atlanta Braves and the Carolina Mudcats (High Class A; Carolina League) made it official: the two teams agreed to a two-year player development contract, through the 2016 season. (more…)
Daniels: We expect to be in High Desert in 2015-2016
Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels says he expects his team to sign a player development contract with the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League), resolving the last open affiliations in MiLB/MLB for 2015-2016. (more…)
New for 2017: SunTrust Park
The Atlanta Braves held a groundbreaking this morning for a new Cobb County ballpark and announced the venue’s name: SunTrust Park. The ballpark is the centerpiece of a simultaneously constructed multiuse community, including unique shops, restaurants, offices and residences. “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to partner with a great organization that shares our values for […]