The New York Yankees will add the formerly independent Somerset Patriots as a Double-A affiliate and the Hudson Valley Renegades as a High-A affiliate, positioning the Trenton Thunder with a potential move to the Atlantic League. (more…)
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Ballpark costs of COVID-19 mitigation in 2021
Not only did Minor League Baseball teams bring in little revenue in 2020, they have to budget for unexpected costs for 2021. Here’s a look at what the New York Yankees are spending on COVID-19 mitigation measures for Spring Training 2021 at Steinbrenner Field. (more…)
Another MLB COVID-19 shutdown, this one from the Mets
UPDATE: Another COVID-19 shutdown hits Major League Baseball, as last night’s New York Mets/Miami Marlins game at Marlins Park was postponed after two positive tests from a player and a staffer, with the weekend Mets/Yankees Subway Series postponed as well. (more…)
Trump puts Yankees on the spot with first-pitch offer
Reportedly irritated with press coverage of Dr. Anthony Fauci throwing out the first pitch at the Washington Nationals season opener, President Donald Trump announced he was throwing out a first pitch at a New York Yankees game–and then tweeted he was too busy to do it. (more…)
Another COVID-19 postponement: Yankees/Phillies
Another game has been dropped from tonight’s schedule, as the New York Yankees/Philadelphia Phillies game is postponed after a COVID-19 outbreak among Marlins players visiting Citizens Bank Park over the weekend. (more…)
Training complexes closed down after COVID-19 outbreaks
MLB has ordered all spring facilities closed down after several players in both Florida and Arizona complexes tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, with teams shifting player training to home ballparks. (more…)
In memoriam: Hank Steinbrenner
Some more sad news: New York Yankees General Partner and Co-Chairperson Henry G. “Hank” Steinbrenner passed away earlier today at his home in Clearwater, FL, due to a longstanding health issue. He was 63. (more…)
Girl Struck by Foul Ball at Yankee Stadium in 2017 Makes Recovery
A then two-year-old girl who was hospitalized after being struck by a foul ball at Yankee Stadium in 2017 has made a recovery that is “nothing short of a miracle,” according to her father in details reported by The New York Post. (more…)
Future of MLB Game Broadcasts Still Being Developed
The future of MLB game broadcasts is still being developed, as teams explore a variety of strategies to reach listeners and viewers while also monetizing a valuable asset. (more…)
Could MLB Return to Field of Dreams Site After 2020?
This summer’s Major League Baseball game at the Field of Dreams site is prompting ambitions of more events, as the site’s owner and operator is hopeful MLB will consider returning in future seasons. (more…)
Field of Dreams Game Expected to Yield Tourism Boom
Ahead of an August MLB regular-season game at the Field of Dreams site in Dyserville, IA, local tourism officials anticipate the event will draw a plenty of visitors. (more…)
New Yankee Stadium Social Spaces Debuting in 2020
Two new social spaces will debut on Yankee Stadium‘s 200 Main Level this year, and will be open all fans during New York Yankees games and matches for MLS’s New York City FC. (more…)
Best of 2019, #2: Field of Dreams Game Announced
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, #2: Major League Baseball announces a 2020 regular-season game at the Field of Dreams site. (more…)