Sarasota County has signed off on two agreements relating to a proposed Atlanta Braves spring training complex, allowing the planning process to move forward. (more…)
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Here Comes the Judge! Yankees Unveil Court-Themed Pop-Up Promo
This is brilliant: the New York Yankees have paneled off 18 seats in Yankee Stadium’s Section 104 and marketing the pop-up promo area as The Judge’s Chambers, in honor of rookie phenom Aaron Judge. (more…)
Diamondbacks, Pirates Add to Ballpark Pass Trend
Thanks to the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Pittsburgh Pirates, there are some new developments on the Ballpark Pass front. The D-Backs recently unveiled a new summer pass program, while the Pirates are extending a previous offer. (more…)
Brewers Decide on Juicy IPA For Limited-Run Miller Park Beer
Three Milwaukee Brewers — all notable beer lovers and home brewers — decided on a juicy IPA as the style of choice for a limited-run Miller Park beer to be brewed by MillerCoors master brewers. (more…)
Rangers, Twins Pace PETA Vegan-Friendly Ballparks List
In the early days of Ballpark Digest, merely offering a veggie dog would earn your ballpark a citation from PETA. Today, you”ll find some sophisticated fare and dedicated vegan stands dominating the list of vegan-friendly MLB ballparks, issued by nonprofit PETA annually. (more…)
Milwaukee Brewers to Brew Beer — For Real
Three Milwaukee Brewers players will be meeting with MillerCoors’ Master Brewers today to plan out a limited-edition beer to be served at Miller Park later this season. (more…)
Sarasota County to Weigh in on Braves Spring Training Agreement
There could soon be a major turning point for a proposed Atlanta Braves spring training complex, as Sarasota County will weigh in on a proposed facilities operating agreement. (more…)
Royals Latest To Offer SRO Ballpark Pass
We’ve been following this trend all season, and now the Kansas City Royals are the latest team to offer a Ballpark Pass promo, with fans paying $99 to get into the 30 games scheduled between May 29 to July 23. (more…)
Cubs Fan Dies After Falling Over Railing at Wrigley Field
Some sad news out of Wrigley Field: Chicago Cubs fan Richard E. Garrity died on Wednesday, one day after falling over a railing and hitting his head when exiting the ballpark. (more…)
A’s Ballpark Pass Sales Capped at 2,000–For Now
The Oakland A’s recently unveiled a ballpark pass option, and for now are capping sales at 2,000. However, team president Dave Kaval says that number could very easily be increased down the road. (more…)
Cardinals Set New Busch Stadium Attendance Records
Last weekend marked new milestones for Busch Stadium, as the St. Louis Cardinals set attendance records on Saturday and Sunday. (more…)
Bush/Jeter May Lose Marlins to Romney Group
After being the apparent front-runner to land the Miami Marlins, the Jeb Bush/Derek Jeter bidding group may lose the franchise to a competing group led by Tagg Romney after MLB required both groups to lay out their financials. (more…)
Carillon Office Park Site Likely off the Table for Rays Ballpark
Any chance there may have been of building a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark at the Carillon Office Park is diminishing, as an alternate development for the site has surfaced. (more…)