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…)
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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…)
Dodgers Extend Four MiLB Affiliations Through 2020
The Los Angeles Dodgers have extended affiliations with the Oklahoma City Dodgers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League), Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (High A; California League) and the Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League) through 2020. (more…)
Elon Musk Pitches Dodger Stadium High-Speed Dugout Loop
First gondolas, and now an underground public transportation system, as entrepreneur Elon Musk is proposing a tunnel between Dodger Stadium and a yet-to-be-determined western terminus to relieve traffic to Los Angeles Dodgers games. (more…)
Flippy to Make Dodger Stadium Debut
Next month will see Flippy, the burger-flipping robot, make its debut in the concessions at Dodger Stadium for the Los Angeles Dodgers. (more…)
Gondola Lift Pitched for Dodger Stadium
Gondolas could become a transportation option for fans heading to Dodger Stadium, as a new proposal appears to be gathering some momentum. (more…)