Two key funding commitments are now in place for BayCare Ballpark renovations, with the city of Clearwater pledging $30 million and Pinellas County set for $85 million. (more…)
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2026 Field of Dreams schedule unveiled; Northwoods League ASG on tap as well
We’ve reported on the Twins, Phillies, I-Cubs and Saints scheduled to participate in MLB’s 2026 Field of Dreams event, and with the addition of Northwoods League festivities, every level of summer play will be represented in Iowa. (more…)
Phillies now part of South Philadelphia Sports Complex development
The Philadelphia Phillies are now part of Comcast Spectacor’s plan to convert portions of the sea of parking at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex into a live-work-play sports and entertainment district, potentially transforming the Citizens Bank Park experience in the future. (more…)
Philadelphia Phillies spring training facilities may receive Clearwater development aid
The City of Clearwater is launching a new Property Redevelopment Assistance Program, and under discussion is whether a half-billion-dollar makeover of the Philadelphia Phillies spring training facilities qualifies for the program. (more…)
It’s Lakeland vs. Clearwater in 2023 Grapefruit League Best of the Ballparks
It’s Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium (Detroit Tigers) vs. BayCare Ballpark (Philadelphia Phillies) in the finals of the 2023 Grapefruit League Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)
New Citizens Bank Park videoboard set for 2023
It’s already been announced, but we have some more details on a massive new Citizens Bank Park videoboard installed by the Philadelphia Phillies and Daktronics for the 2023 season. (more…)
Phillies developing $300M plan to overhaul, advance Clearwater training complex
The Philadelphia Phillies are developing plans for a major $300-million overhaul to their Clearwater training complex, including BayCare Ballpark upgrades and state-of-the-art player development technologies at the Carpenter Training Complex. (more…)
Nationals vs. Phillies at 2023 MLB Little League Classic
We have the two teams scheduled to play at the 2023 MLB Little League Classic, with the Washington Nationals hosting the Philadelphia Phillies in Williamsport’s Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. (more…)
Phillies upgrading Citizens Bank Park videoboard for 2023
A very visible upgrade is coming to Philadelphia Phillies fans in 2023, as the team announced an upgraded left-field Citizens Bank Park videoboard. (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…)
Phanatic returning to Philly in legal settlement
Big day in MLB settlements: The Philadelphia Phillies and the creators of the original Phillie Phanatic settled their legal disagreement over ownership of the iconic mascot, clearing the way for a return to Citizens Bank Park in 2022. (more…)
More MiLB teams facing high cost of meeting MLB facility specs
The Reading Fightin Phils (Double-A Northeast) say they need extensive renovations to FirstEnergy Stadium to maintain their status in Minor League Baseball and an affiliation with team owner Philadelphia Phillies. (more…)
Capacity limits lifted in MLB ballparks
As vaccinations increase and positivity rates decline, MLB teams are working with local health officials to raise capacity limits at ballparks, adjusting operations along the way. (more…)