As part of hosting the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, the Seattle Mariners are planning an additional $50 million in T-Mobile Park improvements on the heels of $29.8 million in 2020-2021 improvements. (more…)
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Local reax to potential new KC ballpark: mixed
With Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman saying his team would be exploring new-ballpark options, including potentially a new downtown facility, local reaction online seems to be simple: Love the K, dislike the location. (more…)
Sherman: Royals looking at new downtown Kansas City ballpark
A new downtown Kansas City ballpark could be in the future of the Kansas City Royals, as team owner John Sherman says the team is embarking on some long-term planning. (more…)
T-Mobile Park to host 2023 MLB All-Star Game
T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners, will host the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, according to several confirmed sources. (more…)
Fort Myers: Let’s keep City of Palms Park open
Fort Myers’ City of Palms Park, former spring home of the Boston Red Sox, may have been temporarily been granted a reprieve after the City Council declared support for keeping the facility open as a baseball facility. (more…)
Cards look to make Busch Stadium more hitter-friendly
With the team’s offense in the toilet, the St. Louis Cardinals are looking to make Busch Stadium more hitter-friendly, including moving in the fences. (more…)
Mariners to require proof of vaccination, masks during playoffs
The Seattle Mariners will require proof of vaccination at T-Mobile Park should the team make the 2021 MLB playoffs, and mandate both indoor and outdoor mask usage beginning Friday. (more…)
It’s awards season as end of year approaches
As the 2021 MiLB season nears an end, it’s time to open discussions regarding the annual Ballpark Digest Award. So we’re seeking nominations in a variety of categories. (more…)
Oracle Park workers authorize strike
Over 96 percent of Oracle Park concessions employees voted to authorize a strike over working conditions at San Francisco Giants games, citing rising COVID-19 cases and a lack of hazard pay. (more…)
Caesars Sportsbook planned for Chase Field in 2022
Designed as a year-round amenity, a new Caesars Entertainment sportsbook and bar is coming to Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, by the beginning of 2022. (more…)
T-Mobile Park ADA lawsuit revived
A T-Mobile Park ADA lawsuit has been revived by an appeals court, as alleging that some ballpark features violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. (more…)
The Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat strikes back!
The Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat strikes back, as Mick Gillispie, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard gather to discuss the 2021 season—so far. (more…)
Nashville Stars MLB effort endorsed by Greater Nashville Black Chamber
The effort by Music City Baseball to bring MLB to Nashville in the form of the Nashville Stars received a boost after an endorsement from the Greater Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce. (more…)