We have some new eye candy from the Texas Rangers, as the team has released updated Globe Life Field renderings in anticipation of the new ballpark’s opening for the 2020 MLB regular season. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Mapping the Future of Rogers Centre
Last week we alluded to Toronto city officials debating the future of Rogers Centre. This week, it sounds like there’s been plenty of preliminary talk between team ownership, Rogers and developers about that future—with some big plans potentially in consideration. (more…)
Today’s BPD Broadcaster Chat: Jesse and Mick Discuss MiLB Tech, Field of Dreams, and More!
Join Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Mick Gillispie on their weekly Broadcaster Chat podcast, as they discuss the language of baseball, broadcasting and broadcasters, and the big stories of the week on Ballpark Digest. (more…)
2019 Summer Collegiate Attendance by Average
With the 2019 summer-collegiate regular season ending yesterday, it’s time to review this season’s attendance totals. We end our year-end coverage with a listing of 2019 summer collegiate attendance by average. (more…)
2019 Summer Collegiate Attendance by Total
With the 2019 summer-collegiate regular season ending yesterday, it’s time to review this season’s attendance totals. We continue our year-end coverage with a listing of 2019 summer collegiate attendance by total. (more…)
2019 Summer Collegiate Attendance by League
Yes, it’s that time of year again. With the 2019 summer-collegiate regular season ending yesterday, it’s time to review this season’s attendance totals. We begin with a listing of 2019 summer collegiate attendance by league. (more…)
Until Ballpark Situations Resolved, Talk of Expansion Premature
With the news that the Arizona Diamondbacks had explored a move to the Las Vegas suburbs, it was a stark reminder that it’s more than just Tampa Bay and Oakland facing ballpark and market challenges—and MLB expansion may not be the slam-dunk many observers assume. (more…)
Today’s BPD Broadcaster Chat: Jesse and Mick Discuss Mel Allen, Lightning and More
Join Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Mick Gillispie on their weekly Broadcaster Chat podcast, as they discuss the language of baseball, broadcasting and broadcasters, and the big stories of the week on Ballpark Digest. (more…)
Diamondbacks Eyed Las Vegas Suburb for New Home: Report
Arizona Diamondbacks ownership was pitched by Henderson (NV) officials on a potential ballpark development in the Las Vegas suburb, according to a report in the Las Vegas Review-Journal. (more…)
Atlantic League Debuts Robo-Umps Across Circuit; Sky Does Not Fall
The independent Atlantic League continued its commitment to the Trackman automated ball-strike technology, first used in the league’s All-Star Game earlier this month, by implementing it in all league games, beginning with last night’s slate. (more…)
DraftKings Signs Deal to Use MLB Baseball Data for Gambling
DraftKings is now an Authorized Gaming Operator of Major League Baseball (MLB), giving the gambling giant the ability to use MLB data, marks and logos within DraftKings sports betting products. (more…)
Portland Diamond Project Expands Marketing Statewide–But Will It Be Enough?
In the past, there was a clear path for a community to land a major-league baseball team: show interest in the sport vis minor-league attendance, launch a ticket drive to show grassroots interest, and then rally business support for season tickets. (more…)
New Fayetteville Ballpark-Area Development Moves Forward
A stated goal for the city in funding Segra Stadium, the new home of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League), was to drive downtown development. With the popularity of a renovated Prince Charles Hotel, that goal is being addressed. (more…)