If a proposed ballpark moves forward, the Portland Diamond Project would enter into a 55-year lease for the Port of Portland’s Terminal 2, according to a letter of intent. (more…)
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Best of 2018, #3: Rays End Ybor City Ballpark Pursuit
We end 2018 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, #3: Tampa Bay Rays end their pursuit of an Ybor City ballpark. (more…)
Best of 2018, #7: New Portland MLB Ballpark Plan Unveiled
We end 2018 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, #7: Portland Diamond Project unveils a new MLB ballpark proposal. (more…)
Could 2019 Reshape Baseball Broadcasting Rights?
We are in the midst of a transformative era when it comes to media consumption, especially when it comes to streaming rights versus traditional and cable networks. And with 25 RSNs on the market, we could see MLB make some bold changes to its broadcast model. (more…)
Shaprio: Blue Jays Attendance Likely to Decrease in 2019
With the organization’s focus on an on-field rebuild and spring-training facility upgrades, Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro expects attendance at Rogers Centre to decrease in 2019. (more…)
Red Sox Pitch Latest Fenway Park Upgrades
More improvements could be on tap at Fenway Park, as the Boston Red Sox have filed plans that include bleacher upgrades and a new function room. (more…)
New for 2019: T-Mobile Park
The Seattle Mariners‘ home will be renamed T-Mobile Park, as the club has announced a 25-year ballpark naming-rights deal with T-Mobile. This agreement begins with the 2019 season and effectively rebrands the former Safeco Field. (more…)
Rays Pass on St. Petersburg Deadline Extension
As was expected, the Tampa Bay Rays will not pursue an extension of a December 31 deadline with St. Petersburg, effectively ending their region-wide search for a new ballpark site. (more…)
Best of 2018, #9: MLB Embraces Gambling
We end 2018 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, #9: MLB embraces and monetizes gambling after almost a century of antipathy. (more…)
Discussions of Spectrum Field Upgrades Continue
The Philadelphia Phillies and Clearwater, FL officials are still discussing major upgrades to Spectrum Field, but work remains in obtaining crucial county and state funding. (more…)
With Ybor City Plan Dead, Rays Make Big Bet on Economy Staying Strong
When the Tampa Bay Rays pulled the plug on development of a new Ybor City ballpark, the stated rationale was a lack of specifics about a funding and site-development plan. But by opening a search for a new site, team ownership may just be delaying inevitable headaches. (more…)
Report: Support High for MLB’s Return to Montreal
A group behind an effort to bring Major League Baseball back to Montreal has released a new report, showing high levels of support from business people and residents. (more…)
Seattle Mariners Ink 25-Year Lease Extension
The Seattle Mariners have inked a 25-year lease extension for the former Safeco Field, clearing the way for future upgrades and the reveal of a new naming-rights deal. (more…)