With the 2020 season approaching and professional baseball teams finalizing their ballpark offerings, we expect to see three big trends make an impact on operations both for facilities pros and dedicated fans. (more…)
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New for 2020: Truist Park
A rebranding of the former SunTrust Park is moving forward, as the Atlanta Braves unveiled the brand-new Truist Park moniker on Tuesday. (more…)
New for 2020: Clover Park
First Data Field is getting a new name, as the New York Mets spring training and St. Lucie Mets (High A; Florida State League) regular-season home will be called Clover Park beginning in February. This change follows the 2019 acquisition of First Data by Fiserv. (more…)
Rangers: Globe Life Field Approximately 90 Percent Completed
Less than three months from its opening, Globe Life Field is making substantial progress, as the Texas Rangers announced Thursday that construction is approximately 90 percent complete. (more…)
MiLB Contraction Talks in Crucial Phase as 2020 Begins
As we enter 2020, the negotiations over Major League Baseball’s proposal to contract 42 Minor League Baseball franchises are entering a crucial phase—but the war of words continues, as both sides are now competing for the hearts and minds of the public. (more…)
Attorney: Toddler Struck by Foul Ball in Houston Has Permanent Brain Injuries
A young girl who was struck by a foul ball at Houston’s Minute Maid Park last season continues treatment for permanent brain injuries, according to an attorney representing her family. (more…)
Braves Begin Removing SunTrust Park Signage
The Atlanta Braves have begun removing signage from SunTrust Park, an important step as the franchise prepares to rebrand its ballpark. (more…)
2020 MLB-MiLB Ballpark Opening Dates
Now that the calendar has turned to 2020, we are closer to the opening of several new ballparks across Major League Baseball and affiliated Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Oakland A’s COO Chris Giles Resigns
Oakland A’s COO Chris Giles has resigned from his position with the team in order to launch his own venture, according to an announcement issued by the A’s on Monday. (more…)
New Royals Owner Open to Downtown KC Ballpark
Although a new ballpark would be years away, new Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman sounds open to exploring options for a downtown facility that would replace Kauffman Stadium. (more…)
Best of 2019, #1: MLB Proposes Contracting 42 MiLB Teams
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, #1: MLB proposes contracting 42 Minor League Baseball teams, drawing the bipartisan wrath of politicians across the nation. (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…)
Best of 2019, #3: Rays Pursue Joint-Market Solution with Montreal
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, #3: The Tampa Bay Rays pursue a joint-market solution with Montreal. (more…)