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…)
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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…)
2019 MLB Rule Changes Unveiled
After some deep negotiations, Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association jointly announced a series of rule changes, including a limitation on mound visits for 2019, with more talks on a longer-term deal in the works. (more…)
Twins Pass: Next Evolution in Season Tickets
The evolution of the season ticket moved forward this week with the Minnesota Twins introducing a season pass with flexible seating options. But we’re guessing this won’t be the last team to rethink how to offer season tickets to new audiences. (more…)
Miller Park Sales Tax Set for 2020 Sunset
A five-county sales tax backing construction bonds for Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, could sunset in 2020 after a vote this week by the board that oversees the ballpark. (more…)
Housing a Major Component of A’s Ballpark Proposal
Under their plans for a new Howard Terminal ballpark and Oakland Coliseum redevelopment, the Oakland A’s are proposing 6,000 new housing units, potentially solving a need for the city. (more…)
Fenway Park Theater Could Open in 2021
Under plans recently filed with a city agency, the Boston Red Sox could begin construction on a Fenway Park Theater this fall in anticipation of a 2021 opening. (more…)
MLB, Atlantic League Unveil Experiential Rule and Equipment Changes
Several rule and equipment changes will be tested in the Atlantic League by Major League Baseball in 2019, including TrackMan-assisted umpires and new mound visit limits. This is part of a new partnership between the two leagues. (more…)
New Globe Life Field Renderings Released
With construction on the upcoming ballpark continuing to make progress, the Texas Rangers released new Globe Life Field renderings on Thursday. (more…)
Details Unveiled for All-Star Game’s Play Ball Park
Major League Baseball and the Cleveland Indians have unveiled details on Play Ball Park, a large indoor-outdoor event that will be held in conjunction with July’s All-Star Game. (more…)
Indians Upgrading Progressive Field Club Lounge
Progressive Field will feature a revamped Club Lounge this season, as the Cleveland Indians are upgrading the space as part of a $6 million project. (more…)
CoolToday Park Construction Winding Down
The Atlanta Braves upcoming spring training home in North Port, FL is coming together, as officials reported this week that CoolToday Park construction is nearly complete. (more…)
Pitch Clock Pushed to 2022 as Part of New MLB Proposal
Major League Baseball would not implement a pitch clock until at least 2022, but could enact other changes sooner, as part of a new proposal to the players union. (more…)