St. Lucie County has secured a $20 million state grant for a planned renovation to First Data Field, spring training home of the New York Mets. (more…)
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Best of the Ballparks, Cactus League: Salt River Fields
For the second straight year, Ballpark Digest readers named Salt River Fields at Talking Stick the top Cactus League ballpark in the Best of the Ballparks vote. (more…)
Top Five MLB Opening Day Matchups of 2017
In less than a week, the 2017 Major League Baseball season will begin. Starting with a trio of games on Sunday, the slate of Opening Day matchups cross the league features some intriguing contests. (more…)
Big League Weekend a Success at Cashman Field
Cashman Field in Las Vegas got a taste of Major League Baseball action from March 25-26, when the ballpark hosted its annual Big League Weekend. (more…)
Stuart Sternberg: Rays Still Considering Ballpark Sites
Despite the fact that some of their preferred locations are off the table, Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg says the team is still searching the region for a new ballpark site. (more…)
World Baseball Classic Sets New Records
The 2017 World Baseball Classic is in the books, and it proved to be a successful showcase, setting several new digital consumption, viewing, attendance, and merchandise sale records. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks, Grapefruit League Finals
We’re down to the finals in our annual Best of the Ballparks competition in the Grapefruit League, where fans selected LECOM Park and Hammond Stadium to compete for the championship. So go vote! (more…)
Houston Astros Unveil Lexus Field Club
The Houston Astros have reached a naming rights agreement with Lexus for the Lexus Field Club. The Lexus Field Club will be in the renovated centerfield area at Minute Maid Park. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks, Cactus League Finals
We have our two finalists for the Best of the Ballparks fan vote in Cactus League ballparks, as Salt River Fields and Camelback Ranch-Glendale battle for the top spot. So go vote! (more…)
Minnesota Twins Add LED Lighting to Target Field
The Minnesota Twins have installed Eaton’s Ephesus sports LED system and controls at Target Field. The new lighting system will be in place for the 2017 season. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks, Cactus League Final Four
We’re down to the Final Four in our annual Best of the Ballparks competition in the Cactus League, where fans selected Salt River Fields, Sloan Park, Surprise Stadium and Camelback Ranch-Glendale to move on. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks, Grapefruit League Final Four
We’re down to the Final Four in our annual Best of the Ballparks competition in the Grapefruit League, where fans selected LECOM Park, Joker Marchant Stadium, Hammond Stadium and JetBlue Park to move on. (more…)
Oakland A’s Increasing Fan Outreach
Leading up to this season, the Oakland A’s are taking some extensive steps to increase their outreach to their fan base and the Oakland community. (more…)