In the end, all the world’s an Iowa movie set
The Field of Dreams site in rural Iowa owes its fame as the set for a movie steeped in nostalgia. New memories were made at Thursday night’s White Sox/Yankees game. (more…)
Building the ultimate Field of Dreams
Tonight’s Field of Dreams game has been the most eagerly awaited event on the 2021 MLB calendar. Here’s a look at what fans can expect tonight from this unique ballpark experience. (more…)
MLB exploring gambling-centric midweek broadcasts
MLB and Barstool Sports are discussing a gambling-centric midweek game broadcast, as the sport’s leaders continue to search for ways to appeal to a younger demographic. (more…)
More MiLB changes on tap?
Players hate the chain-link leagues. Farm directors are tired of a lack of options about playing time. And no one wants to see a valuable draftee suffer in 100-degree weather in Florida and Arizona. Will we see MiLB changes in coming years to address these problems? (more…)
Looking at the early summer-collegiate numbers
Most of the summer-collegiate leagues are either finished for 2021 or winding down the season. Here’s a first look at and analysis of some numbers. (more…)
D-Backs face Chase Field decision: Love it or list it
Whether to renovate or build new elsewhere: the Arizona Diamondbacks are facing a huge decision about the future of Chase Field, which is showing its age at a time of rapidly changing venue expectations. (more…)
Braves see Q2 2021 revenues approach 2019 levels
The Atlanta Braves reported revenues of $216 million in the April-June period and a $54 million operating profit as part of parent Liberty Media’s second quarter 2021 results. (more…)
In Pittsburgh, the high costs of losing
Everyone know that most MLB teams win at the box office when the team wins on the field. But losing teams can have an impact past the ballpark and throughout the local community, as a deep dive into the Pittsburgh economy revealed. (more…)
Beer City Bung Hammers to return tonight
The West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A Central) are bringing back the Beer City Bung Hammers tonight to celebrate Grand Rapids’ thriving craft beer culture. (more…)
Cleveland unveils ambitious Progressive Field renovations
The Cleveland Indians outlined a potential series of ambitious Progressive Field renovations as part of a lease extension running through 2036, with options for 10 additional years. (more…)
Available for preorder: The Football Thesaurus, 2e
It’s time for our annual August in August book promo! We kick off the month with a second-edition release of Jesse Goldberg Strassler’s The Football Thesaurus, just in time for the 2021 football season. (more…)
Pensacola to play in crab-themed Worst Uniforms In Sports History
This is a “honor” most sports teams avoid, but the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Double-A South) are taking the field next week in the self-proclaimed Worst Uniforms in Sports History. (more…)
2022 MLB season to launch March 31
The 2022 MLB season will launch March 31, as all 30 Major League Baseball teams will be in action on the traditional Opening Day, with divisional matchups dominating that first day of the schedule. (more…)