Punctuating a very quiet Winter Meetings in Orlando, we now see the announcement of private-equity backed Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) and the acquisition of nine MiLB teams, with potentially more coming down the road. (more…)
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2021 MLB Broadcaster of the Year: Melanie Newman
Three years after we profiled her among four women excelling as MiLB broadcasters, Melanie Newman is the 2021 Ballpark Digest Award winner for MLB Broadcaster of the Year, honoring her work delivering the call of Baltimore Orioles games on MASN and 105.7 The Fan. (more…)
Rays envision a pedestrian-friendly Ybor City ballpark
In a sign that work is progressing on a new facility, Tampa officials are requesting $43 million in state infrastructure money to improve pedestrian access to an Ybor City location envisioned as hosting a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark. (more…)
A’s reportedly looking at Tropicana for Vegas ballpark site
The Oakland A’s have reportedly put in a bid for the 35-acre Tropicana Hotel site on the Las Vegas Strip as the team looks to add a ballpark to what’s already become a concentrated sports location. (more…)
It’s official: MLB lockout is on
The next step in the labor negotiations between players and MLB is now in place, as MLB officially locked out players after the last Collective Bargaining Agreement expired at midnight. What are they fighting over? (more…)
Check out our Cyber Monday special: Signed copies of select titles!
We have some book news for you: Our Cyber Monday sale began today, and we’re offering a limited supply of signed books from Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Andy Strasberg and Rick Gosselin! (more…)
A’s succeed in launching bidding war in Las Vegas
With team ownership making an offer on a Strip property and Howard Hughes Corp. officials willing to discuss free land for a Summerlin facility, it appears the Oakland Athletics have succeeded in launching a bidding war for a new Las Vegas ballpark. (more…)
Cleveland officially transitions to Guardians Friday
Though we’ve already seen some rebranding efforts, such as a major change to the Progressive Field scoreboard, the Cleveland Indians will officially transition to the Cleveland Guardians tomorrow, Nov. 19. (more…)
Oakland moves forward with Coliseum redevelopment
The Oakland City Council voted to enter an exclusive negotiating period with African American Sports and Entertainment Group for the Coliseum site, deciding for now against a competing proposal from former A’s great Dave Stewart. (more…)
Phanatic returning to Philly in legal settlement
Big day in MLB settlements: The Philadelphia Phillies and the creators of the original Phillie Phanatic settled their legal disagreement over ownership of the iconic mascot, clearing the way for a return to Citizens Bank Park in 2022. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Podcast Season 3 premiere posted
Season 3 of the Ballpark Digest Podcast begins with a Broadcaster Chat, as Mick Gillispie, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss the 2021 postseason, why Buster Posey is a lock for the Hall of Fame, why the 2021 Winter Meetings are likely to be a disappointment to all, and a preview of 2022 rebrandings and name changes. (more…)
Astros planning Minute Maid Park entertainment district
Owner Jim Crane says the Houston Astros are planning a Minute Maid Park entertainment district, with construction likely to begin sometime in 2022. (more…)
Cleveland’s transition to Guardians begins
With the 2021 MLB season officially over, we’re seeing teams lay in plans for the 2022 season. One tangible act: the 80-foot Indians script is being taken down at Progressive Field, as Cleveland begins the transition to Guardians. (more…)