Ballpark Digest
The Business of Ballparks and Baseball in Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, Indy, Summer Collegiate and College
Over its decades of use by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Forbes Field was the site of many of baseball’s most memorable moments. In 1970—like many teams during did during that era—the Pirates departed their classic ballpark to move into a new multipurpose stadium, leaving much of Forbes Field to be demolished. (more…)
Leading up to spring training 2018, the Pittsburgh Pirates will extend the protective netting at Bradenton’s LECOM Park. (more…)
Following Sunday’s successful Little League Classic, it appears that Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred wants to stage the event in future seasons. (more…)
Thanks to the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Pittsburgh Pirates, there are some new developments on the Ballpark Pass front. The D-Backs recently unveiled a new summer pass program, while the Pirates are extending a previous offer. (more…)
On Friday night, more than 43,000 fans turned out to see the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in an exhibition game at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium. (more…)
Last week, the St. Louis Cardinals unveiled plans for a brand new monthly pass that will be available to fans this season. Under that package, fans can attend as many games per month at Busch Stadium as they desire for a monthly fee of $29.99. (more…)
In less than a week, the 2017 Major League Baseball season will begin. Starting with a trio of games on Sunday, the slate of Opening Day matchups cross the league features some intriguing contests. (more…)
Major League Baseball and the Players Association (MLBPA) have announced that the Pittsburgh Pirates will host the St. Louis Cardinals in Williamsport, PA on August 20. The game will be played BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, home of the Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
This summer, the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals could head to Williamsport, PA for a regular-season game that would be played in conjunction with the Little League World Series. (more…)
The spring training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates has a new name, as the club has announced a naming rights deal with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). As part of the 15-year agreement, McKechnie Field will be renamed LECOM Park. (more…)
The Pittsburgh Pirates are voicing their displeasure with the Sports and Exhibition Authority over proposed improvements to PNC Park, threatening legal action against the ballpark’s owner. (more…)
After three straight springs of major crowds at Olympic Stadium, the Toronto Blue Jays will once again play spring training games in Montreal. In 2017, the Blue Jays will host the Pittsburgh Pirates in a two-game series beginning on Friday, March 31. (more…)
Some big names leaving Minor League Baseball today. The second: Longtime executive Trevor Gooby is departing the Pittsburgh Pirates‘ Bradenton operations, as he takes a position with the Seattle Mariners. (more…)