As announced, Justin Ishbia will invest in the Chicago White Sox and eventually obtain a future controlling interest in the team from Jerry Reinsdorf — but a new Chicago ballpark faces some new hurdles unrelated to the investment. (more…)
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Report: Reinsdorf to seek $1B in state money for new Chicago White Sox ballpark
We have the opening bid for public funding of a new Chicago White Sox ballpark, as team owner Jerry Reinsdorf will reportedly ask the state of Illinois for $1 billion in hotel taxes and TIF proceeds to build the new facility. (more…)
Plans for new Chicago White Sox ballpark unveiled
A new Chicago White Sox ballpark could be part of a dramatic realignment of sporting facilities in the Windy City, as the team mulls a move to The 78 South Loop development near Clark Street and Roosevelt Road. (more…)
Big Camelback Ranch-Glendale development finally in works?
We could see some of the long-awaited development at Camelback Ranch-Glendale, spring home of the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers, as the teams issue an RFP for five lots adjacent to the facility. (more…)
White Sox maintain farm system for 2021 and beyond
Invitations went out today to the four existing top affiliates of the Chicago White Sox, all of whom are expected to return: Charlotte Knights, Birmingham Barons, Winston-Salem Dash and Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. (more…)
Len Kasper new Voice of the Chicago White Sox
Len Kasper is leaving the Chicago Cubs and the Marquee Network to become the new Voice of the Chicago White Sox, citing a desire to be a lead play-by-play announcer for a Major League Baseball team. (more…)
With game postponed, Field of Dreams lies fallow
With the 2020 Field of Dreams game at a custom-built ballpark outside Dyersville, IA, canceled and potentially rescheduled for the 2021 season, the temporary ballpark is being dismantled and will be reconstructed next year at the scenic movie site. (more…)
2020 Field of Dreams game canceled
Next week’s Field of Dreams game at a custom-built ballpark in Dyersville, Iowa, has been canceled, and MLB says the plan is for the Chicago White Sox will host a 2021 game at the scenic movie site. (more…)
Field of Dreams game still tentatively on, with White Sox facing Cards
The Field of Dreams game set at a ballpark under construction in Dyersville (IA) is still tentatively on, with the St. Louis Cardinals replacing the New York Yankees as the team facing the Chicago White Sox. (more…)
Could MLB Return to Field of Dreams Site After 2020?
This summer’s Major League Baseball game at the Field of Dreams site is prompting ambitions of more events, as the site’s owner and operator is hopeful MLB will consider returning in future seasons. (more…)
Field of Dreams Game Expected to Yield Tourism Boom
Ahead of an August MLB regular-season game at the Field of Dreams site in Dyserville, IA, local tourism officials anticipate the event will draw a plenty of visitors. (more…)
New For 2020: Sox Golden Ale
As we start planning for the 2020 MLB season, another limited-run brew will be debuting: Goose Island Beer Co. and the Chicago White Sox will be offering Sox Golden Ale at Guaranteed Rate Field and at retailers throughout the city. (more…)
Best of 2019, #2: Field of Dreams Game Announced
We end 2019 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, #2: Major League Baseball announces a 2020 regular-season game at the Field of Dreams site. (more…)