Tree Worx Plaza at AT&T Field debuts
The Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A; Southern League) are announcing a new AT&T Field amenity: Tree Worx Plaza, an upgraded front plaza designed as a welcoming space for Lookouts fans. (more…)
Guy Fieri’s Downtown Phoenix Kitchen, Caesars Sportsbook set to open at Chase Field
After a soft opening yesterday, Guy Fieri’s Downtown Phoenix Kitchen + Bar at Caesars Sportsbook is set to fully open at Chase Field on Tuesday, June 21. (more…)
Elite Eight time in 2022 MLB Summer Leagues Best of the Ballparks fan vote
We’ve moved on to the Elite Eight round of the 2022 MLB Summer Leagues Best of the Ballparks fan vote, featuring teams from the Appalachian League and MLB Draft League. (more…)
In Memorian: Rick Nafe
Rick Nafe, long-time stadium manager, co-founder of the Stadium Managers Association, father and husband, passed away on May 26. Here’s a look back at his career from his peers. (more…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler makes his MLB debut
Last night saw a pretty special event in Boston, as The Baseball Thesaurus author and BPD Contributing Editor Jesse Goldberg-Strassler debuted as a MLB broadcaster — and at Fenway Park, to boot. (more…)
Final Four time in 2022 MLB Partner Leagues Best of the Ballparks vote
After especially fierce polling in the Elite Eight round, we’re now on to the Final Four round of the 2022 MLB Partner Leagues Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)
John Angelos: Orioles will never leave Baltimore
Despite allegations in an intrafamily legal spat arguing he is ready to consider moving the team to Nashville, Baltimore Orioles chairman and CEO John Angelos vows that the team will never leave the city and Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (more…)
2022 MLB Partner Leagues Best of the Ballparks vote narrows to Elite Eight
With several more close votes now in the books, we’ve moved on the Elite Eight round in the 2022 MLB Partner Leagues Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)
Patterson Stadium upgrades due in 2023
Jim Patterson Stadium, home of the University of Louisville Cardinals, is set for upgrades in 2023, including improvements to the front entrance and the third-base concourse. (more…)
2022 MLB Summer Leagues Best of the Ballpark fan vote launches
We’ve opened voting in the 2022 Best of the Ballparks, MLB Summer Collegiate division, comprising ballparks in the sanctioned Appalachian League and MLB Draft League. (more…)
First female coach in Futures League, Margot Douillet, makes debut tonight
We’ll see another milestone tonight regarding women in baseball when the first female manager in the summer-collegiate Futures League, Margot Douillet, makes her debut leading the Pittsfield Suns from the bench. (more…)
While supplies last: Signed copies of The Baseball Thesaurus and The Football Thesaurus
Perfect for your sport-loving dad: signed copies of The Baseball Thesaurus, The Football Thesaurus and The Ultimate Sports Lingo Library! We have a limited number of signed copies of both editions, and once they’re gone we don’t expect more signed copies until the fall. (more…)
Sweet Sixteen time in 2022 MLB Partner Leagues Best of the Ballparks vote
After a Round of 32 competition that saw multiple votes decided by very slim margins, voting is now open in the MLB Partner Leagues Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)