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, #5: the Los Angeles Dodgers unveil Dodger Stadium renovations for 2020. (more…)
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$100M Dodger Stadium Renovation Set for 2020
Prior to the 2020 season, Dodger Stadium will receive $100 million in renovations, highlighted by a new center field plaza and upgrades to the outfield pavilions. (more…)
Dodger Stadium Protective Netting to be Extended
After a foul ball caused a fan to be injured on Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers have announced plans to extend the protective netting at Dodger Stadium. (more…)
Woodland Hills Ballpark Was Scrapped After Objection from Angels
Territorial issues contributed to the cancellation of a discussed Woodland Hills ballpark for a Los Angeles Dodgers-backed High-A California League team several years ago, as the Los Angeles Angels would not sign off on the plans. (more…)
New Mission for Dodgertown: Jackie Robinson Training Complex
The former spring-training home of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers in Vero Beach, FL–Historic Dodgertown–will be renamed Jackie Robinson Training Complex under new MLB management. (more…)
Man Hospitalized After Fight in Dodger Stadium Parking Lot
A 47-year-old man was hospitalized after sustaining injuries in a fight in the Dodger Stadium parking lot after midnight Saturday, according to Los Angeles Police Department officials. (more…)
2019 Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger 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 Los Angeles Dodgers and Dodger Stadium. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities in 2019? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 3
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, as updated for 2019. (more…)
Development on Horizon for Camelback Ranch-Glendale Area
When Glendale (Az.) officials committed to funding Camelback Ranch-Glendale as a spring-training destination, economic development was a prime consideration. That long-awaited development could now be on the horizon. (more…)
Gondolas and Tunnels: New Methods of Ballpark Transportation
When the Oakland Athletics unveiled a cutting-edge ballpark design yesterday that included green roofs and gondolas, there was some snickering about the team pushing hippie dreams. But alternative transportation to the ballpark is an idea whose time has come. (more…)
Red Sox-Dodgers World Series Ballparks
The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers are playing in this year’s World Series, providing a matchup of two signature franchises. This year’s Fall Classic also showcases two ballparks with plenty of World Series history, evoking reminders of the rich histories of their predecessors. (more…)
Raptors, Dodgers Renew Affiliation
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced a renewal of their player development contract (PDC) with the Odgen Raptors (Rookie; Pioneer League). An announcement from the Dodgers did not explicitly state the renewal length, but Raptors team president Dave Baggott confirmed to the Standard-Examiner that the extension runs through the 2020 season. (more…)
Billie Jean King Joins Dodgers Ownership Group
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced the addition of tennis icon Billie Jean King to their ownership group. King is joining the club’s ownership ranks along with her longtime partner, Ilana Kloss. (more…)