The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, updated for 2019. (more…)
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Veterans Stadium Liberty Bell Arrives at Citizens Bank Park
A Liberty Bell originally installed at Veterans Stadium has a new home, as the Philadelphia Phillies have installed it outside Citizens Bank Park as part of an offseason renovation. (more…)
2019 Preview: Philadelphia Phillies, Citizens Bank Park
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 campaign is around the corner. Up next: the Philadelphia Phillies and Citizens Bank Park. (more…)
Clearwater Gets Okay to Pursue $40M for Spectrum Field Upgrades
Clearwater, FL officials have received approval to pursue $40 million in county bed taxes for Philadelphia Phillies‘ spring-training facility upgrades, but whether that number is obtainable remains to be seen. (more…)
Phillies, Aramak Unveil 2019 Citizens Bank Park Upgrades
In advance of the 2019 season, the Philadelphia Phillies and concessionaire Aramark are unveiling several Citizens Bank Park upgrades–with some major implications for food and beverage areas. (more…)
Clearwater Approves Spectrum Field Funding
On Thursday, the Clearwater City Council approved a plan to move $6 million from a proposed bridge project to help cover Philadelphia Phillies‘ spring-training facility upgrades. (more…)
Discussions of Spectrum Field Upgrades Continue
The Philadelphia Phillies and Clearwater, FL officials are still discussing major upgrades to Spectrum Field, but work remains in obtaining crucial county and state funding. (more…)
Aramark, Phillies Take Another Run at Mobile Ordering
No one, it seems, has really solved the challenge of seamless and efficient mobile ordering at sports venues, even after a decade of efforts. The latest: Aramark and the Philadelphia Phillies are making yet another run at mobile ordering. (more…)
Spectrum Field Upgrades Could Face Hurdle in County Funding
Obtaining hotel tax revenue for Spectrum Field upgrades could be an issue for the Philadelphia Phillies, as Pinellas County officials warn that the funds are not immediately available. (more…)
Clearwater Moving Forward With Spectrum Field Upgrades
The City of Clearwater is proceeding with proposed spring training facility upgrades for the Philadelphia Phillies, and will pursue additional funding sources. (more…)
Phillies, Clearwater Pitch Spectrum Field Upgrades
The Philadelphia Phillies and the city of Clearwater are pitching $79.9 million in upgrades to Spectrum Field and the adjoining Carpenter Complex in order to spruce up the team’s spring-training facilities while tying the team to the Grapefruit League through 2043. (more…)
2018 Preview: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia Phillies
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2018 campaign is underway. Up next: the Philadelphia Phillies and Citizens Bank Park. (more…)
Promotions Watch: 2018 MLB Throwback Nights
In one of the better promotional trends for 2018 Major League Baseball, several teams will feature throwback nights. The promotions in the works will allow fans to see a unique mix of retro-inspired uniforms, while simultaneously paying homage to history. (more…)