As SunTrust Park continues to impress during its inaugural season, we dive deep into two big factors behind the Atlanta Braves‘ successful ballpark launch: How the team creates community both in the design of physical spaces and a connection to virtually unlimited cyber spaces via broadband and the cloud. (more…)
A group including Quogue Capital investment fund founder Wayne Rothbaum and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has reportedly dropped out of the bidding for the Miami Marlins, leaving Jorge Mas Santos and a group led by former Yankee great Derek Jeter alive in an attempt to land the Fish. (more…)
The Kansas City Royals will make their first Werner Park appearance on March 26, 2018, when the MLB team takes on their Triple-A affiliate, the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Small critters always make for a good viral video. This year, a cat who roamed the Kauffman Stadium outfield right before a St. Louis Cardinals grand slam has already become this year’s MLB Internet meme. (more…)
Gilbert officials say they are not interested in funding a new $90-million Milwaukee Brewers spring-training complex, but local business leaders say the team and a development partner may move forward with a privately financed camp. (more…)
Finding for a new Atlanta Braves spring-training complex is close to complete, as local officials and the team await word on an application for $20 million from a state fund designated for communities seeking to keep teams training in Florida. (more…)
Though a final site has not been picked, the Oakland A’s could find support from the chancellor of the Peralta Community College District for one of their options. (more…)
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon has made the case that team should be allowed to schedule more night games at Wrigley Field. (more…)
The Milwaukee Brewers and a local developer are promoting a plan for a new $90-million spring-training complex in Gilbert (AZ) that could also generate local development and an entertainment district. (more…)
Yes, it’s that time of year again. Arising from the dog days of summer is the launch of nominations for the annual Ballpark Digest Awards for the 2017 season. And we want to hear from you. (more…)
Deteriorating conditions at Chase Field could cause Major League Baseball to force a move of the Arizona Diamondbacks to another locale, according to D-Backs attorneys representing the team in a lawsuit against Maricopa County. (more…)
Tampa Bay Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg says the team’s search for a new ballpark could be completed before the end of the year, with the team ready to take quick action once a site is selected. (more…)
The Chicago Cubs have given a 2016 World Series ring to Steve Bartman, the fan once severely blamed for costing the team a trip to the World Series. (more…)
