Pioneer League expands Cali presence; Grand Junction to relocate
The independent Pioneer League will expand its California footprint in 2026 with teams in Long Beach and Modesto, as the Grand Junction Jackalopes announced a relocation from Suplizio Field. UPDATED! (more…)
RFK Stadium demolition hits final phases
The long-simmering RFK Stadium demolition has reached a new phase, with interior work completed and the exterior–including the iconic roofline–set to come down over the next year. (more…)
Costs rise for new A’s ballpark, but construction moves forward
With the cost of materials on the rise and the expected cost of the project approaching $2 billion, construction of a new A’s ballpark in Las Vegas moves forward. (more…)
Available for pre-order: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2026 / Arizona!
We have some book news to pass along: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2026 / Arizona is now available for pre-order, with units shipping in early September. (more…)
Available for pre-order: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2026 / Florida!
We have some book news to pass along: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2026 / Florida is now available for pre-order, with units shipping in early September. (more…)
Confirmed: 2027 All-Star Game to Cubs, Wrigley Field
As expected, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred formally announced today that the 2027 All-Star Game was awarded to the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field. (more…)
New tenant on tap for Lowell’s LeLacheur Park
Another ballpark abandoned by Minor League Baseball will be revived in 2026, as the summer-collegiate Futures League will set up shop at LeLacheur Park, the former home of the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
City Council approves Wrigley Field neighborhood upgrades; ASG announcement next?
After the Chicago City Council approved security upgrades to the Wrigley Field neighborhood, look for Major League Baseball to announce the award of a future All-Star Game to the Friendly Confines. (more…)
Athletics mark new Las Vegas ballpark construction launch with groundbreaking
It was the event that many in Baseball Twitter predicted would never happen, as the Athletics marked the official launch of construction of a new Las Vegas ballpark with a groundbreaking ceremony. (more…)
Chase Field renovation plan moves forward
Gov. Katie Hobbs is expected to sign into law legislation diverting sales and income taxes generated at Chase Field back into upgrades and repairs to the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, the result of bipartisan approval for the measure in the state Senate. (more…)
Signing alert: Steve Dittmore at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum this weekend!
We’re really excited about this next signing from Steve Dittmore, author of Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger: On Saturday, June 28, at 12:30 p.m., you can meet Steve at Kansas City’s Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and acquire your own copy. (more…)
Team sale revives talk of new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark
We have a reboot on a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, as the impending sale of the team from Stu Sternberg to Jacksonville investors gives stadium advocates across the region a chance to land the team. (more…)
Meet authors Tom Alesia and Steve Dittmore this weekend!
August Publications authors Steve Dittmore and Tom Alesia are making public appearances this weekend, giving you a chance to snare signed copies of their latest works. (more…)