Pacific Association Preparing for 2020
Although it has been dealing with a few challenges, the independent Pacific Association is expected to return for the 2020 season. (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…)
Rocket City Trash Pandas Surpass $2M in Merchandise Sales
A big milestone has been achieved by the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League), as they surpassed the $2-million mark in merchandise sales on Friday, December 21. The club accomplished this in just over 13 months. (more…)
Best of 2019, #9: Planning for the Rocket City Trash Pandas
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, #9: the Rocket City Trash Pandas prepare for their 2020 debut. (more…)
Best of 2019, #10: Cubs Wrap Up Wrigley Field Renovations
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, #10: the Chicago Cubs unveil the latest upgrades to Wrigley Field in 2019. (more…)
PBA Talks Stall Renegades’ Lease Extension Negotiations
A proposed Minor League Baseball realignment plan that would make the franchise a full-season team has stalled lease extension talks for the Hudson Valley Renegades (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), as the uncertainty creates a holding pattern. (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…)
Daytona Tortugas Announce Personnel Moves
The Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) have made several personnel moves in anticipation of the 2020 season, including promotions and additions within their front office. (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…)