The Atlanta Braves will not move spring-training operations to North Port in Sarasota County until 2020, giving the team one last campaign at Champion Stadium and Walt Disney World in 2019. (more…)
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Price Tag for New Braves Spring Training Complex: $110M
The estimated cost of a new Atlanta Braves spring training complex has risen to $110 million, according to the latest figures. (more…)
Best of 2017, #1: SunTrust Park Opens
We end 2017 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #1: The opening of SunTrust Park as the new home of the Atlanta Braves. (more…)
SunTrust Park Continues to Boost Braves’ Revenue
The Atlanta Braves continue to see an increase in revenue from the opening of SunTrust Park, according to recently-released numbers. (more…)
Don’t Look Now, But Spring Training is Just Around The Corner
We’re midway through the 2017 MLB postseason, which means that we’re closer to 2018 spring training — and yes, there is news to pass along on the Grapefruit League and Cactus League fronts. (more…)
Plant: SunTrust Park’s Inaugural Season a Success
In recent remarks, Atlanta Braves president of development Mike Plant emphasized the successes of SunTrust Park‘s first season. (more…)
Jim Bishop Named VP and GM of Rome Braves
Jim Bishop is moving into a key position for the Rome Braves (Low A; Sally League): Vice President and General Manager. Bishop had been serving as AGM of the Mississippi Braves (Class AA; Southern League) and will replace Mike Dunn, who was recently promoted to Vice President of Florida Operations. (more…)
New Atlanta Braves Spring Training Complex Approved
A proposed Atlanta Braves spring training complex was received final approval today, after a North Port Commission vote on the final development agreement. (more…)
2017 Ballpark of The Year: SunTrust Park, Atlanta Braves
With a fan-forward design incorporating the latest in social spaces and tech, office/hotel development extending beyond the ballpark walls and a top-notch next-door entertainment district, SunTrust Park, opening this season as the home of the Atlanta Braves, is our 2017 Ballpark of the Year. (more…)
Mike Dunn to Head Florida Ops for Atlanta Braves
Mike Dunn is the new Vice President of Florida Operations for the Atlanta Braves, as the former Rome Braves (Low A; Sally League) GM will oversee development of the MLB team’s new spring-training complex in the West Villages in North Port. (more…)
State Approves Grant for Atlanta Braves Spring Training Complex
Funding for a proposed Atlanta Braves spring training complex in North Port is closer to completion, as a $20 million state grant has been conditionally approved. (more…)
Creating SunTrust Park Spaces With Tech, Social Media
As SunTrust Park continues to impress during its inaugural season, we dive deep into two big factors behind the Atlanta Braves‘ successful ballpark launch: How the team creates community both in the design of physical spaces and a connection to virtually unlimited cyber spaces via broadband and the cloud. (more…)
Braves Await State Grant for New Spring-Training Complex
Finding for a new Atlanta Braves spring-training complex is close to complete, as local officials and the team await word on an application for $20 million from a state fund designated for communities seeking to keep teams training in Florida. (more…)