With the Oakland A’s considering the site for a new ballpark, a group is distributing fliers in opposition to the team building at Howard Terminal. (more…)
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Florida Spring Training Generates More Than $680M in Economic Impact
The 2018 Major League Baseball spring training season in Florida generated an economic impact of $687.1 million, according to a new Florida Sports Foundation study. The study also showed that 7,152 jobs are created annually by Florida Spring Training, accounting for $253.5 million in wages. (more…)
Oakland A’s Unveil A’s Access for 2019
Starting with the 2019 season, the Oakland A’s will offer a new membership program called A’s Access in place of season tickets in the traditional format. (more…)
Cooperstown Awarded Grant for Doubleday Field Upgrades
A state grant of up to $3 million has been awarded to Cooperstown, NY, helping in the financing of upcoming renovations to historic Doubleday Field. (more…)
Flippy to Make Dodger Stadium Debut
Next month will see Flippy, the burger-flipping robot, make its debut in the concessions at Dodger Stadium for the Los Angeles Dodgers. (more…)
Safeco Field Lease Extension Could be Scrapped Without Lodging Tax Funds
If a proposal to allocate about $180 million in lodging tax revenue for future Safeco Field maintenance is not approved, the Seattle Mariners could scrap a planned lease extension. (more…)
Study: Cactus League Provides Economic Boost in 2018
The 2018 Cactus League spring training season generated over $370 million for Arizona’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to the findings of a newly released study. (more…)
MLB Preps London Stadium for 2019 Series
In less than a year, the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will meet at London Stadium, and Major League Baseball is making plans for the facility. (more…)
A’s Draw Largest MLB Crowd in Coliseum History
It was a packed house at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Saturday, when the Oakland A’s drew over 56,000 fans for the largest baseball crowd in Coliseum history. (more…)
We Want Your Input: 2018 Ballpark Digest Awards
We’ve already received many submissions, but we want to see your nominations for the annual Ballpark Digest Awards for the 2018 season, as we’re in the midst of mapping out this year’s slate. (more…)
Storm Chasers, Royals Extend Player Development Contract
In a move that surprises no one, the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Kansas City Royals extended their player development contract through the 2020 season. (more…)
Rangers Release New Globe Life Field Renderings
The Texas Rangers have released new renderings of the upcoming Globe Life Field, showing how the ballpark will tie into the Texas Live! development. (more…)
Braves to Top Off New Spring Training Facility Friday
The Atlanta Braves will celebrate a milestone on Friday morning, whey they host a topping off ceremony at their upcoming spring training complex in North Port, FL. (more…)