Last Call for 2019 Ballpark Digest Award Nominations
Today is the last day to submit for nominations for the annual Ballpark Digest Awards, covering the 2019 season. And we want to hear from you! (more…)
Edmonton Prospects Await Decision on RE/MAX Field Lease
Questions continue to surround the future of the Edmonton Prospects (summer collegiate; Western Canada Baseball League), as other suitors are in the mix to lease RE/MAX Field. (more…)
Mapping the Future of Rogers Centre
Last week we alluded to Toronto city officials debating the future of Rogers Centre. This week, it sounds like there’s been plenty of preliminary talk between team ownership, Rogers and developers about that future—with some big plans potentially in consideration. (more…)
Authority Opts to Sell Planned Ballpark Site to Marshall
Ownership of a planned Marshall University ballpark site is set to be assumed by the university, as the Huntington Municipal Development Authority opted Monday to sell the site. (more…)
Today’s BPD Broadcaster Chat: Jesse and Mick Discuss MiLB Tech, Field of Dreams, and More!
Join Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Mick Gillispie on their weekly Broadcaster Chat podcast, as they discuss the language of baseball, broadcasting and broadcasters, and the big stories of the week on Ballpark Digest. (more…)
Now Available for Preorder: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2020 / Arizona
We have some book news for you: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2020 / Arizona is now available for preorder, complete with an immediate eBook download! (more…)
Lookouts Having Strong Year at the Gate
It has been a good season at the gate for the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League), who are posting some of their strongest attendance numbers in years. (more…)
River City Rascals to Cease Operations
River City Rascals (independent; Frontier League) ownership has informed O’Fallon, MO officials that the team will cease operations at the end of 2019, wrapping up a 21-year run at CarShield Field. (more…)
Oakland, Alameda Sparring Over Potential Coliseum Land Sale
Alameda County‘s potential sale of Coliseum land to the Oakland A’s continues to draw opposition from Oakland officials, who could take legal action against the county. (more…)
Expedition League Could Expand to Laramie
The summer-collegiate Expedition League could expand to Laramie, WY, as circuit officials have been in discussions about launching a new club there. (more…)
In Memoriam: John Carbray
John Carbray, the former Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) president credited with leading the push to bring the franchise to Fresno, died Saturday at the age of 80. (more…)
2020 MLB Regular Season to Start March 26
In a move replicating early season openers in 2018 and 2019, Major League Baseball today announced the 2020 MLB regular season will start March 26, with all 30 teams slated to take the field on Opening Day. (more…)
Clark County Signs off on Las Vegas Ballpark Fireworks
Clark County officials approved a request from Las Vegas Aviators (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ownership that permits up to six post-game firework shows annually at Las Vegas Ballpark. (more…)