Progress on a new Crown Center Royals ballpark continues, as the Kansas City Council’s Finance Committee approved a development and financing framework that includes $600 million in city funding. (more…)
Archive | Major-League Baseball
Now available: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2027 / Arizona!
Now available for preorder: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2027 / Arizona, as we open the paperback up to preorders and make the eBook versions available free of charge to book buyers. (more…)
Now available: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2027 / Florida!
Now available for preorder: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2027 / Florida, as we open the paperback up to preorders and make the eBook versions available free of charge to book buyers. (more…)
Next for August in August: Ballpark facade giveaways
As part of our monthlong August in August promotion, we have a special giveaway of two ballpark models sure to pique your interest: the original Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park. (more…)
Preorder A Baseball Memoir and receive free shipping!
We have a special treat for fans of Andy Strasberg: his newest title, A Baseball Memoir…from the last fan to work in Major League Baseball, is now available for preorder exclusively through August Publications to kick off our annual August in August promotion. (more…)
New Tampa ballpark renderings unveiled
Featuring a translucent roof, plenty of club and group spaces and an updated cownose rays tank, new Tampa ballpark renderings were released by the MLB Rays during last night’s game. (more…)
Dramatic Crown Center redevelopment could accompany new Kansas City Royals ballpark
A new Kansas City Royals ballpark could be part of a dramatic redevelopment of the city’s historic Crown Center neighborhood, according to plans filed by an engineering firm. (more…)
Catch Eric Vickrey in Cooperstown this Thursday
If you’re planning a visit to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown this week, we’d recommend scheduling your visit for Thursday, June 18, when our Eric Vickrey kicks off the annual Hall of Fame Author Series to discuss Before They Wore Dodger Blue. (more…)
Brewers begin work on Truss Club for 2027
The makeover of American Family Field continues, as the Milwaukee Brewers begin construction of a new indoor-outdoor space, The Truss Club, for high-end season-ticket holders. (more…)
New Rays ballpark clears initial funding hurdles
The proposed new Rays ballpark cleared two important hurdles this week after Hillborough County and Tampa approved initial funding plans, but there is plenty of work to tackle in preparation of a final deal. (more…)
After $400M, new Athletics ballpark is on time, on budget
With the team already spending $400 million, the $2-billion new Athletics ballpark in Las Vegas is on budget and on time, with work on the lower bowl substantially underway. (more…)
Field of Dreams lands big donation, Northwoods League team
Big news coming out of Dyersville, Iowa, where the nonprofit owner of the iconic Field of Dreams movie set has landed a $10 million grant to finish a new ballpark, which will be put into use this year for an MLB exhibition and a new Northwoods League team in 2027 and beyond. (more…)
Rays, local officials reach nonbinding MOU on $2.3B new ballpark deal
After several weeks of intense negotiations, Tampa Bay Rays ownership and local officials agreed to a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MOU) on a $2.3 billion new ballpark deal, with governments paying $967 million. (more…)