The Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League) and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
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CF improvements on tap for Target Field
Every year sees an improvement at Target Field, but 2016’s changes are the most extensive since the ballpark’s 2010 opening, as center field fan areas will be overhauled with a private club and a new club-level pub, Minnie & Paul’s. (more…)
Astros home finally generating economic activity
Though Houston officials assumed Minute Maid Park would generate new economic development after opening in 2000, it’s only now that serious activity has occurred around the home of the Houston Astros. (more…)
The Week That Was: Oct. 25, 2015
Award announcements, Baseball Across America and changes in the 2016 Atlantic League lineup caught the attention of readers this week. Here are the top stories posted on Ballpark Digest the past seven days, as measured by page views. (more…)
St. Pete: Rays could leave by 2020 for $33M
The St. Petersburg City Council laid out a path for the Tampa Bay Rays to leave Tropicana Field in 2020 for upwards of $33 million, but it’s not clear whether team owners will take the proposal seriously. (more…)
Astros/Nats spring-training project proceeds
The Houston Astros and Washington Nationals received approval to move forward with a new West Palm Beach spring-training complex, with a groundbreaking now set for early November. (more…)
Lawsuit challenging MiLB contract system proceeds
A lawsuit seeking to overturn the Minor League Baseball contract system has been granted preliminary class-action status by a federal magistrate, as former players argue that low pay, mandatory overtime and lack of collective bargaining rights violates state and federal wage laws. (more…)
Dodgers add tech investments to portfolio
The Los Angeles Dodgers have added another investment category to their ledger sheet: tech startups, as team ownership has launched an accelerator to foster sports-related entrepreneurs. (more…)
Wrigleyville: Beneficiaries of ballpark upgrades?
Wrigleyville residents are seeing one additional benefit to the $575-million makeover of Wrigley Field: what was once a seedy neighborhood is seeing potential upgrades as the Chicago Cubs home becomes a year-round attraction. (more…)
Costs for new WPB spring complex rise; teams will pay
The cost of a new Palm Beach County spring-training complex for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals rises to $144.1 million, but the teams will cover overruns, with site prep work potentially beginning shortly. (more…)
Tal’s Hill lives!
The Houston Astros have suspended a $15-million Minute Maid Park renovation that would have removed Tal’s Hill in center field to make way for new bar and food locations, and a premium group-seating area at field level. (more…)
Padres unveil Petco Park golf experience
You’ll be able to play nine holes at Petco Park on November 5-8, as the San Diego Padres and Callaway Golf unveiled The Links at Petco Park, where golfers will have the opportunity to take shots onto the playing field from various tees along a course designed within the ballpark. (more…)
Indians launch Round 2 of Progressive Field updates
The second round of upgrades to Progressive Field began this week, as changes to the home of the Cleveland Indians include a new ballpark club, more upgraded concessions and increased emphasis on team history. (more…)