Ballpark Digest
The Business of Ballparks and Baseball in Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, Indy, Summer Collegiate and College
The St. Louis Cardinals are making a notable renovation to Busch Stadium this offseason, overhauling 21 existing Party Suites along the right field line in a multi-million dollar project. The project will transform the private, climate-controlled areas with a more modern look and updated sports décor. (more…)
The Portland Diamond Project has extended its option on the Terminal 2 port site, proposed as the location of a Major League Baseball ballpark, with the Port of Portland to further study potential transportation issues. (more…)
Presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) took to Twitter to oppose Major League Baseball’s proposal to contract 42 Minor League Baseball teams, saying the move would “destroy thousands of jobs and devastate local economies.” (more…)
With Major League Baseball laying out its reasons for eliminating 42 Minor League Baseball teams, there has been plenty of buzz in the industry about how these concerns can be addressed without full-scale contraction. Here are some solutions floated within the industry. (more…)
While neither side is disclosing exact details that are being discussed, Anaheim mayor Harry Sidhu has characterized discussions with the Los Angeles Angels over a long-term ballpark plan as positive. (more…)
In a multiyear effort, the Philadelphia Phillies enhanced Citizens Bank Park with a series of successful renovations, yielding a better experience for fans of all ages. The project is being cited with the first-ever Best Continual Ballpark Improvement in the annual Ballpark Digest awards. (more…)
A five-county sales tax backing construction bonds for Miller Park will officially sunset in 2020, as Wisconsin governor Tony Evers signs a bill that will make it disappear. (more…)
The San Diego Padres could redevelop land near Petco Park, as the team confirms to the San Diego Union-Tribune that it will propose development over the parking lot Tailgate Park. (more…)
An ownership change to the Kansas City Royals is moving forward, as Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved a sale from David Glass and his family to a local group led by John Sherman. (more…)
A broad, bipartisan group of legislators, presidential candidates, current players, state officials and local politicos have condemned Major League Baseball’s plan to contract 42 Minor League Baseball franchises for the 2021 season. (more…)
The Los Angeles Angels and City of Anaheim continue discussions about the team’s proposal for a long-term ballpark plan, with the two sides to meet again Friday. (more…)
On the heels of their first World Series title, the Washington Nationals have emerged as the District’s favorite sports franchise, according to a new Washington Post poll. (more…)
Plenty of teams and ballparks around the country are getting ready to deck the halls as they host winter events for the whole family. Here’s a quick look at what teams have up their sleeves this holiday season. (more…)