Deadline looms for 2023 Ballpark Digest Awards nominations
As we approach September 15, a big deadline is near: We’re seeking nominations for the 2023 Ballpark Digest Awards, and the deadline is Friday, end of business day. (more…)
Rays’ Sternberg: “Open to selling the team”
As we approach the final stretch of planning, principal owner Stuart Sternberg says that his group is committing to picking up half the cost of a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark and looking at raising outside money from new investors–but he’s now “open to selling the team.” (more…)
DBH adds Birmingham Barons to lineup
Another Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) acquisition to announce, with the addition of the Birmingham Barons (Double-A; Southern League) to the mix. (more…)
A’s hire CAA ICON as owner’s rep for new Las Vegas ballpark
More progress on development of a new Las Vegas ballpark for the Oakland Athletics, as the MLB team hires CAA ICON as owner’s representative for the proposed new venue on the iconic Strip. (more…)
Analyzing the 2023 summer collegiate attendance figures
Summer-collegiate baseball has been a changing industry over the last several years, with MLB entering the field after MiLB contraction and a few league failures in 2022 and 2023. Still, overall, the industry appears to be in strong shape, as shown in our 2023 summer collegiate attendance roundups. (more…)
2023 summer collegiate attendance by average
With the 2023 season ending over the weekend as the MLB Draft League wrapped up, it’s time for our listings of 2023 summer collegiate attendance numbers. We end with a listing of teams ranked by per-game average. (more…)
2023 summer collegiate attendance by league
With the 2023 season ending over the weekend when the MLB Draft League wrapped up, it’s time to begin our listings of 2023 summer collegiate attendance numbers. We continue with a listing of league numbers, followed by per-game average. (more…)
2023 summer collegiate attendance by total
With the 2023 season ending over the weekend when the MLB Draft League wrapped up, it’s time to begin our listings of 2023 summer collegiate attendance numbers. We begin with a listing of teams ranked by total attendees, followed by league rankings and per-game average. (more…)
A’s temporary home status grows murkier
The circumstances surrounding an Oakland A’s temporary home grow murkier by the day, as Oakland officials announce a pretty steep price for the team to remain at the Coliseum before a move to Las Vegas. (more…)
Attendance news from Portland, Beloit, Schaumburg
As we approach the end of the regular season, we expect to see lots of news about 2023 attendance records going down and milestones being met. Today we have news from the Portland Sea Dogs (Double-A; Eastern League), Beloit Sky Carp (High-A; Midwest League) and Schaumburg Boomers (Frontier League). (more…)
Open for Nominations: 2023 Ballpark Digest Awards
It’s that time of year again, as we’re seeking submissions for the 2023 Ballpark Digest Awards. We’re taking a slightly different approach to awards this year; as the game changes, so do our awards, and we’ve decided to focus on a smaller number of citations in 2023. (more…)
Royals unveil two potential ballpark sites, release new renderings
The Kansas City Royals released new renderings of two proposed new ballparks and details on two potential locations–including a downtown design strongly reminiscent of The K. (more…)
Mortenson partners with McCarthy as A’s ballpark construction manager
Mortenson, a familiar player in the sports facilities world, is teaming with local hospitality and entertainment constructors McCarthy to oversee all construction-related activities for the new Oakland A’s ballpark in Las Vegas. (more…)