We end 2019 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #5: the Los Angeles Dodgers unveil Dodger Stadium renovations for 2020. (more…)
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Best of 2019, #6: Robo-Umps Debut Under MLB/Atlantic League Deal
We end 2019 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #6: Major League Baseball and the Atlantic League enter an agreement for the indy circuit to test potential rule changes. (more…)
Best of 2019, #8: A’s Continue Howard Terminal Ballpark Pitch
We end 2019 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #8: the Oakland A’s continue their push for a new Howard Terminal ballpark. (more…)
Alameda County Opts to Sell Share of Coliseum Site to A’s
Alameda County is proceeding with a sale of its half-share of the Oakland Coliseum site to the Oakland A’s, as supervisors unanimously advanced the deal Monday. (more…)
Alameda County to Vote on Oakland Coliseum Land Sale Monday
The Oakland A’s effort to gain control of the Oakland Coliseum site is expected to move forward Monday, when Alameda County votes on selling its half-share to the team. (more…)
New Tentative MLB/Umpire Deal Paves Way for Robo-Umps
A tentative five-year deal between Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Umpires Association (MLBUA) potentially paves the way for robo-umps, as both sides could work to implement and improve the technology. (more…)
Nike Swoosh Worth a Cool Billion+ to MLB: Report
MLB teams will be sporting a prominent Nike swoosh on their jerseys beginning in 2020, with the new deal with Nike and Fanatics expected to bring more than a billion dollars to league coffers over 10 years. (more…)
Anaheim Approves Angel Stadium Sale
The Anaheim City Council voted 4-2 to approve a deal to sell Angel Stadium and the parking lots around it to a development group led by Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno for $325 million. (more…)
Tampa Mayor: Maybe Tampa/Montreal Split Season Plan Can Work
In what could be an important development, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says she sees merit in a Tampa Bay Rays proposal to split a regular season between Tampa and Montreal, especially with a new ballpark built in her city. (more…)
Angels Look to Tap Into Ballpark Development Trend
With the Anaheim City Council ready to sell 153 acres and Angel Stadium to Arte Moreno, we’re eager to see what the Angels team owner and his investors do with the land. Hint: We may have seen it before in Atlanta. (more…)
SunTrust Park Prepped for Visa Big Air
Elaborate work has been taking place to prepare SunTrust Park for Visa Big Air, as the home of the Atlanta Braves gears up to host the unique event beginning Friday. (more…)
New Marlins Park Brew Hall on Tap
The Miami Marlins will debut Biscayne Bay Brew Hall at Marlins Park in 2020, part of a new five-year partnership between the team and Biscayne Bay Brewing Company. (more…)
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Renovation Deal Moves Forward
Proposed renovations to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, spring home of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins, have taken a step forward, as Palm Beach County officials agree to help fund a scaled-down plan. (more…)