Facility naming rights are a common revenue source, and that holds true in Major League Baseball, where two-thirds of ballparks are tied to a naming-rights partnership. However, there are currently 10 without any sort of naming-rights agreement, and their reasons why are unique. (more…)
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2019 Preview: Cincinnati Reds, Great American Ball Park
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 campaign is around the corner. Up next: the Cincinnati Reds and Great American Ball Park. (more…)
2019 Preview: New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 campaign is around the corner. Up next: the New York Yankees and Yankee Stadium. (more…)
Royse City Ballpark in Question
The status of a new Royse City, TX ballpark for the Royse City Griffins (independent; Southwest League) is said to be in limbo, with financing difficulties complicating its status. (more…)
2019 Preview: Philadelphia Phillies, Citizens Bank Park
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 campaign is around the corner. Up next: the Philadelphia Phillies and Citizens Bank Park. (more…)
2019 Preview: Miami Marlins, Marlins Park
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 campaign is around the corner. Up next: the Miami Marlins and Marlins Park. (more…)
2019 Preview: Oakland A’s, Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 campaign is around the corner. Up next: the Oakland A’s and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. (more…)
2019 Preview: Seattle Mariners, T-Mobile Park
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 campaign is around the corner. Up next: the Seattle Mariners and T-Mobile Park. (more…)
2019 Preview: Washington Nationals, Nationals Park
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 campaign is around the corner. Leading off our series: the Washington Nationals and Nationals Park. (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Development Plan to be Discussed Tuesday
On Tuesday, the Wichita City Council will discuss a potential land sale that could facilitate development surrounding a new ballpark for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Battery Atlanta Fuels Stronger 2018 for SunTrust Park Revenues
The Battery Atlanta saw an increase in economic activity last year, providing Cobb County and the Atlanta Braves with some positive signs from the SunTrust Park project. (more…)
NBC World Series Worried it Will be Shut Out of Wichita Ballpark
National Baseball Congress World Series officials are concerned that the event will be shut out of a new Wichita ballpark, citing uncertainty over whether it will be accommodated at the facility. (more…)
Segra Stadium Ribbon Cutting Set for April 13
Details are emerging on an initial event at Segra Stadium, home of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League), as officials will stage a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 13. (more…)