Diamond Sports Group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
As the inevitable happened with Diamond Sports Group filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last night, the broadcast futures of the 14 MLB teams whose rights are held by the Sinclair Sports subsidiary still remains unclear. (more…)
St. Paul Saints sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings
Another Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) purchase to announce, as the International League’s St. Paul Saints have been sold to the largest MiLB ownership entity. (more…)
Northwestern Medicine Field lease issues resolved
A disagreement over Northwestern Medicine Field lease licensing terms between the Kane County Cougars (American Association) and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County has been resolved, clearing the way for a longer-term commitment by the team. (more…)
College Best of the Ballparks moves to Sweet Sixteen
More upsets and close contests ruled the latest voting in the 2023 College Best of the Ballparks fan survey, as the vote now moves to the Sweet Sixteen round. (more…)
Cactus League Best of the Ballparks fan vote moves to Final Four
The top four seeds all advanced to the 2023 Cactus League Best of the Ballparks Final Four round, albeit after one ballpark rallied to overcome a small deficit. (more…)
Grapefruit League Best of the Ballparks moves to Final Four
The Grapefruit League Best of the Ballparks 2023 fan vote moves to the Final Four round, as the #2, #3 and #4 seeds were all defeated. (more…)
Initial funding proposal for American Family Field renovations shot down
A proposal by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to spend $290 million from a state budget surplus on American Family Field renovations has been shot down by the leadership of state Assembly Republicans–but the door is open to further discussion. (more…)
Cost of new Tennessee Smokies ballpark now at $114M; owner will cover increased price tag
The price tag for a new Tennessee Smokies ballpark is now at $114 million, but with overages anticipated from the start, team owner Randy Boyd will cover the increased costs. (more…)
We’ll see a new Hillsboro Hops ballpark instead of Ron Tonkin Field upgrades
Instead of renovating Ron Tonkin Field to meet the new MiLB facility specifications, we’ll see a new Hillsboro Hops ballpark for 2025, as the Northwest League team shifts course. (more…)
DBH adds Lansing Lugnuts to portfolio of MiLB teams
In one of the moves we hinted at discussed at the Winter Meetings, Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) is adding the Lansing Lugnuts (High-A; Midwest League) to its portfolio of Minor League Baseball teams. (more…)
Upsets rule as 2023 college baseball Best of the Ballparks vote moves to Round of 32
Upsets ruled in the first round of voting, including #1 seed and returning champion O’Brate Stadium, as the 2023 college baseball Best of the Ballparks fan survey moves to the Round of 32. (more…)
Baseball in a football stadium, U.S. Bank Stadium edition
Forget the conventional wisdom that multiuse baseball/football facilities totally died out after 1989 when SkyDome opened. Welcome to U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings…and the spring home of the Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball team. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat: Previewing the 2023 rule changes
Mick Gillispie, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss the beginning of spring training and preview MLB rule changes in the Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)