At a time when Cactus League ballparks have been modernized and upgraded in recent years, Maryvale Baseball Park pretty much remains the same – which is a good thing or a bad thing, depending on your point of view. (more…)
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The Week That Was: March 8, 2015
Spring training, personnel moves and the latest on Wrigley Field renovations. The most popular stories on Ballpark Digest the past week, as measured by page views. (more…)
Surprise Stadium: Worth the drive
It is a little off the beaten path, even for the compact Cactus League. But the immaculately maintained Surprise Stadium is a good bet for spring training, as the home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers is worth the trek. (more…)
Better than ever: Peoria Sports Complex
After two renovation phases, Peoria Sports Complex is looking better than ever, with an expanded footprint, lots of socializing areas and upgraded fan facilities. (more…)
Hohokam Stadium: New life for the old lady
It will take some time for the Oakland A’s to make Hohokam Stadium their own, but yesterday’s debut of the renovated facility shows the team made the smart move in moving spring-training operations to Mesa. (more…)
Behind the scenes: Lew Wolff Training Complex
At a time when training means more than a six-week camp in the springtime, facilities are increasingly important – which is why the new Lew Wolff Training Complex may be as important for the Oakland Athletics as the springtime move to Hohokam Stadium. (more…)
Cubs expect Wrigley Field renovations to last through June
The videoboards will be working and the concourses will be open, but otherwise renovations to Wrigley Field will last into June, as the bleachers overhaul has been impacted by bad winter weather. (more…)
Athletics: Not interested in Coliseum City
Oakland Athletics co-owner Lew Wolff has no interest in participating in a development at the O.co Coliseum site, preferring instead for the existing layout of open parking surrounding a new ballpark. (more…)
Pirates unveil 2015 PNC Park improvements
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced four significant upgrades to PNC Park for the 2015 season, including three enhancements in general seating, designed as gathering spots for fans and groups. (more…)
Manfred: Shorter MLB season possible
There’s a chance Major League Baseball could shorten the season to 154 games, but Commissioner Rob Manfred says it’s not a high-priority item unless owners show interest. (more…)
A’s, Pirates unveil new spring workout facilities
These aren’t the most glamorous investments for teams, but they’re increasingly essential to the player-development process, as the Oakland Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates unveil new training facilities at their spring homes. (more…)
It’s that time of year: spring training
Just a warning that we’ll be on the road much of the next three weeks, as we start the season with trips to Phoenix and Florida for spring training. (more…)
The Week That Was: Feb. 22, 2015
Promotions, Montreal’s Autostade and the future of the Athletics in Oakland. Here are the top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)