In a change of plans from St. Petersburg officials, Al Lang Stadium will not be torn down to make way for a waterfront amphitheater and instead be expanded as home of the Tampa Bay Rowdies. (more…)
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2026 Field of Dreams schedule unveiled; Northwoods League ASG on tap as well
We’ve reported on the Twins, Phillies, I-Cubs and Saints scheduled to participate in MLB’s 2026 Field of Dreams event, and with the addition of Northwoods League festivities, every level of summer play will be represented in Iowa. (more…)
Developer makes pitch for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in St. Pete
After initially not pushing a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in a new St. Petersburg development, Ellison Development now says it would love to see such a facility in the Historic Gas Plant District development. (more…)
Down to the wire on new Kansas City Royals ballpark
It looks like a new proposal for a new Kansas City Royals ballpark is once again imminent, but what side of the state line the team lands on remains to be seen. (more…)
County approves $17.9M in Steinbrenner Field renovations
After a season spent as a Major League Baseball venue, more Steinbrenner Field renovations are on tap, as Hillsborough County approves $17.9 million in bed-tax proceeds for upgrades to the spring home of the New York Yankees. (more…)
Tampa Bay Rays ownership: We want new ballpark by 2029
In an introductory press conference that didn’t present many surprises, the new Tampa Bay Rays ownership confirmed a goal for a new ballpark by 2029 and announced short-term improvements to Tropicana Field. (more…)
No spring training schedules, no worries: free downloads extended
Like most of you, we are eager to plan our spring training travels. But there’s one issue we face: no spring training schedules have been released. We’re here to help with a free download after a paperback purchase. (more…)
New owners close on Tampa Bay sale; new Rays ballpark next
With the official closing of the sale of Tampa Bay to a Jacksonville group led by developer Patrick Zalupski, let the chatter of a new Rays ballpark begin–but don’t expect anything soon. (more…)
Citi Field casino plan advances
A New York community advisory committee has advanced a proposed Citi Field casino to a final round, as the Metropolitan Park project pushed by the New York Mets is still alive to potentially land a downstate casino license. (more…)
Bally’s announces plans for new Athletics ballpark development
We have some more details about a new Athletics ballpark, as Bally’s announced plans for the casino, hotel and associated development surrounding the 2028 Las Vegas facility. (more…)
Tampa Bay Rays sale approved; next up, new ballpark
As expected, MLB owners unanimously approved a $1.7 billion Tampa Bay Rays sale to Florida investors, who face some immediate challenges on the ballpark and front-office fronts. (more…)
2026 MLB schedule still in flux
Despite the release of the 2026 MLB schedule earlier this month, elements of the annual game slate are in flux, with special events still to be announced and spring training matches to be unveiled. (more…)
Now shipping: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2026
Now shipping from the August Publications offices: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2026 for Arizona and Florida, in print, Kindle, B&N Nook, Kobo, Google Play and Apple Books versions. (more…)