Lawsuit challenges new Oakland ballpark
It just wouldn’t be a large California development if there weren’t lawsuits challenging every step in the process: A coalition of shipping interests is challenging the environmental review of the waterfront Oakland Athletics ballpark for being inadequate. (more…)
New for 2022: SIUH Community Park
We have a new naming-rights deal for the Staten Island Ferry Hawks (Atlantic League), with Richmond County Bank Ballpark renamed SIUH Community Park for the 2022 season. (more…)
Rogers Centre renovations begin with display overhaul
Not all the Rogers Centre renovations will come down the line, as the 2022 season will see a $13.7-million AV tech overhaul that includes a revamped LED display system and sound system. (more…)
BayCare Ballpark: Still beloved after all these years
It seems appropriate to begin 2022’s ballpark travels at BayCare Ballpark, spring home of the Philadelphia Phillies, to gauge changes in the spring-training ballpark experience over the years. (more…)
Red Sox plan for first carbon-neutral experience in MLB
We’ve seen some MiLB teams stage some carbon-neutral games, and now the Boston Red Sox are working with Aspiration to reduce the impact of Fenway Park carbon emissions. (more…)
First came the robo-umps, here comes the robo-mower
The next evolution in ballpark management? Forget robo-umps: we’re seeing the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) implement a robo-mower at Louisville Slugger Field for the 2022 season. (more…)
New Kansas City ballpark may impact Truman Sports Complex
While the Kansas City Royals continue to explore a new Kansas City ballpark and the Kansas City Chiefs talking with developers about a new Kansas City, Kansas stadium, the future of the historic Truman Sports Complex is in some doubt. (more…)
Blue Jays choose Rogers Centre renovations to extend ballpark life
Putting off the eventual decision on the future of the 1989 venue for now, the Toronto Blue Jays will move forward with two years of Rogers Centre renovations designed to extend the facility’s economic life for 10-15 years. (more…)
Sam Levitt to Padres; Caray twins to Sod Poodles
We have two interesting moves in broadcast booths for 2022: Sam Levitt, our MiLB Broadcaster of the Year, gets called to the majors by the San Diego Padres, to be replaced by Chris and Stefan Caray with the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Kenosha Kingfish sold to Fanning, Zoellner
Some familiar names involved in the sale of the summer-collegiate Kenosha Kingfish (Northwoods League) from Big Top Baseball to Bill Fanning and Mike Zoellner for the 2022 season. (more…)
Suit seeks to ground Dodger Stadium gondola project
A nonprofit health foundation has filed suit against LA Metro to halt planning on a proposed Dodger Stadium gondola project, linking the ballpark and downtown’s Union Station, citing the impact on Chinatown and surrounding communities. (more…)
Details emerging on proposed new Chattanooga ballpark
We’re seeing details emerge on a funding plan for a new Chattanooga ballpark, as owner Jason Freier follows a familiar–and successful–formula for developing a home for his Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A, Southern League). (more…)
Wrigley Field sportsbook plan in place
The Chicago Cubs ownership is moving forward with plans for a new Wrigley Field sportsbook, located at the former Captain Morgan Club in the right-field corner of the historic ballpark. (more…)