The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will take up a proposal by the Oakland Athletics for a new downtown Howard Terminal ballpark, calling for county approval of a new financing district to pay for infrastructure. (more…)
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Mariners sign lease for shuttered Pyramid Alehouse
The Seattle Mariners have signed a lease for the former Pyramid Alehouse next to T-Mobile Park and plan to resume operations there with Black-owned Métier Brewing while also adding a restaurant and office space. (more…)
Another Ybor City site considered for new Rays ballpark
The Tampa Bay Rays are still exploring a Ybor City location for a new ballpark, but the focus has shifted to a new site that was formerly home to the Kforce staffing and services company. (more…)
That’s a wrap on 2021 regular season; 2022 prep begins
With the end of games yesterday, we have a wrap on the 2021 MLB and MiLB regular seasons. Now begins the serious work of preparing for the 2022 season, as teams and facilities managers take some hopeful steps toward normalcy and upgraded facilities. (more…)
More details emerge on tragic Petco Park fall
Police have released more details on the tragic fall of a 40-year-old mother and her two-year-old son from the concourse level of Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, including their names. (more…)
On second thought: No Montreal promo for Rays playoffs
The Tampa Bay Ray won’t push a Tampa/Montreal operating proposal during the 2021 playoffs with Tropicana Field signage, saying it would distract from a team expected to go far in the postseason. (more…)
Angel Stadium development derailed
When the Los Angeles Angels pitched a mixed-use development centered on a new or renovated Angel Stadium, the project held so much promise. Now it’s being challenged on several state and local fronts. (more…)
Attracting younger fans to Citi Field: the challenge for the Mets, Cohen
Now that Steve Cohen’s had some time owning the New York Mets, he’s ready to tackle some big issues that include rebranding the team and updating Citi Field for the younger set. (more…)
Twins, Wild unveil 2022 Winter Classic details
That snap in the Minnesota air means only one thing: the Minnesota Wild, the Minnesota Twins and the NHL are prepping for the 2022 NHL Winter Classic, set for a Jan. 1 evening game time. (more…)
More glimpses at Progressive Field renovations
As the Cleveland Indians era comes to a close and the Cleveland Guardians take the field in 2022, we’re seeing more of the offseason changes to the team’s home, Progressive Field, unveiled. (more…)
Rays to push Montreal plans during playoffs
If you’ve been reading our stories on the Tampa Bay Rays ballpark drama, you’ve seen we’ve been noting how the stars are aligning for a new-facility push. And so it begins during the 2021 MLB playoffs. (more…)
Reminder: It’s awards season
Just a reminder: It’s the annual Ballpark Digest Awards season, and you have until Oct. 5 to submit nominations for a wide variety of industry honors. (more…)
Mother, child killed in Petco Park fall; deemed “suspicious”
A 40-year-old mother and her two-year-old son were killed after a fall from the concourse level of Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, onto the street below before Sunday’s game in an incident deemed by investigators to be “suspicious.” (more…)