With the pitch clock having a tangible effect on shortening game times, some teams are addressing the thirst of fans by implementing extended beer sales, adding an inning before sales are cut off. (more…)
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Murky waters ahead for American Family Field renovations
Beware the hand-wringing politician claiming he doesn’t want to play politics with an issue and then proceeds to do just that. We’re seeing this situation emerge with what would appear to be a pretty straightforward proposition: state funding of American Family Field renovations. (more…)
Initial funding proposal for American Family Field renovations shot down
A proposal by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to spend $290 million from a state budget surplus on American Family Field renovations has been shot down by the leadership of state Assembly Republicans–but the door is open to further discussion. (more…)
Brewers explore Carolina Mudcats Wilson relocation
The Milwaukee Brewers are exploring a Carolina Mudcats Wilson relocation, as the city and the Single-A Carolina League team have signed a memo of understanding to explore a new ballpark. (more…)
State surplus would help fund American Family Field maintenance
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is proposing using part of the state’s $7 billion budget surplus to pay $290 million toward the anticipated $400 million price tag for American Family Field maintenance and repairs. (more…)
2022: The year in review in the ballpark world
In the end, 2022 saw the ballpark world in a holding pattern, with 2023 potentially the time for long-running facility debates to be resolved, as you’ll see in our list of the Top 10 stories posted on Ballpark Digest as measured by page views. (more…)
J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard named later in AmFam Field restaurant
The Restaurant to Be Named Later at American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, has been named, with J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard and a working brewing system set to occupy the left-field space for 2023. (more…)
Sales slow for Milwaukee’s basketball at the ballpark doubleheader
Most folks probably don’t know we’re at the beginning of the 2022-2023 NCAA basketball season, so it’s not a surprise advance sales for a Friday University of Wisconsin-Madison men’s/women’s doubleheader at American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, are slow. (more…)
Brewers again revamping Restaurant To Be Named Later
The Milwaukee Brewers are once again revamping American Family Field’s Restaurant To Be Named Later, as the preps a new concept for the 2023 MLB season. (more…)
X-Golf at American Family Field set to open Sept. 16
X-Golf at American Family Field, featuring seven state-of-the-art, indoor golf simulator bays in the left-field corner of the Milwaukee Brewers home, is set to open Sept. 16. (more…)
Milwaukee County debates American Family Field development
We’ve mused in these pages about the potential for American Family Field development, and now we’re seeing a Milwaukee County Supervisor wondering the same exact thing. (more…)
Brewers Sustainability Council unveiled for American Family Field
New at American Family Field: Brewers Sustainability Council, an advisory board created by the Milwaukee Brewers to review, discuss and implement best sustainability practices at the ballpark. (more…)
Goodbye Stadium Club, hello golf clubs at American Family Field
The Milwaukee Brewers are replacing the Stadium Club at American Family Field with X-Golf America, billed as a state-of-the-art year-round indoor entertainment venue. (more…)