On second thought: No Montreal promo for Rays playoffs
The Tampa Bay Ray won’t push a Tampa/Montreal operating proposal during the 2021 playoffs with Tropicana Field signage, saying it would distract from a team expected to go far in the postseason. (more…)
Angel Stadium development derailed
When the Los Angeles Angels pitched a mixed-use development centered on a new or renovated Angel Stadium, the project held so much promise. Now it’s being challenged on several state and local fronts. (more…)
Attracting younger fans to Citi Field: the challenge for the Mets, Cohen
Now that Steve Cohen’s had some time owning the New York Mets, he’s ready to tackle some big issues that include rebranding the team and updating Citi Field for the younger set. (more…)
Twins, Wild unveil 2022 Winter Classic details
That snap in the Minnesota air means only one thing: the Minnesota Wild, the Minnesota Twins and the NHL are prepping for the 2022 NHL Winter Classic, set for a Jan. 1 evening game time. (more…)
Blue Wahoos, Pensacola extend ballpark lease for 10 more years
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Double-A South) and the city of Pensacola renewed the lease for Blue Wahoos Stadium in Community Maritime Park for 10 more years as well as two five-year options. (more…)
More glimpses at Progressive Field renovations
As the Cleveland Indians era comes to a close and the Cleveland Guardians take the field in 2022, we’re seeing more of the offseason changes to the team’s home, Progressive Field, unveiled. (more…)
Rays to push Montreal plans during playoffs
If you’ve been reading our stories on the Tampa Bay Rays ballpark drama, you’ve seen we’ve been noting how the stars are aligning for a new-facility push. And so it begins during the 2021 MLB playoffs. (more…)
Reminder: It’s awards season
Just a reminder: It’s the annual Ballpark Digest Awards season, and you have until Oct. 5 to submit nominations for a wide variety of industry honors. (more…)
Mother, child killed in Petco Park fall; deemed “suspicious”
A 40-year-old mother and her two-year-old son were killed after a fall from the concourse level of Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, onto the street below before Sunday’s game in an incident deemed by investigators to be “suspicious.” (more…)
Lucchino: We had great 2021 at Polar Park, looking already at improvements
Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A East) principal owner Larry Lucchino unveiled Polar Park in the midst of the pandemic. Despite that, he views 2021 as a success and is already looking forward to upgrading operations for 2022. (more…)
Arizona Fall League, Low-A schedules released
We have the final components of the 2021 and 2022 MiLB seasons, as the 2021 Arizona Fall League and 2022 Low-A schedules are finally released. (more…)
2022 ACC Baseball Championship returns to Charlotte
The 2022 ACC Baseball Championship returns to Charlotte, with Truist Field hosting the event on May 24-29. (more…)
A’s to narrow field of Vegas sites after playoffs; three sites cited by locals
With negotiations between Oakland and the team over a waterfront ballpark going poorly, the Oakland Athletics’ Dave Kaval says the team will announce finalists for the location of a potential new Las Vegas ballpark after the MLB playoffs. (more…)