Former San Francisco Giants managing general partner Peter Magowan, who helped keep the team in the Bay Area while changing the economics of MLB ballpark construction, passed away today. He was 76. (more…)
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Prepping for Spring Training 2019
With training camps in full swing in a month, it’s time to look at the ballpark changes on hand for spring training 2019, which includes one major renovation and one new Florida ballpark—opening for a single game. (more…)
New for 2019: Oracle Park
There has been a major shift in the ballpark naming rights landscape, as the San Francisco Giants‘ AT&T Park will be renamed Oracle Park. An official announcement is expected on Thursday. (more…)
New AT&T Park Videoboard on Tap
The San Francisco Giants are making an upgrade to AT&T Park, where a new videoboard is being installed for 2019 and beyond. (more…)
A’s Draw Largest MLB Crowd in Coliseum History
It was a packed house at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Saturday, when the Oakland A’s drew over 56,000 fans for the largest baseball crowd in Coliseum history. (more…)
MLB Best of the Ballparks 2018 Vote: PNC Park vs. AT&T Park
We’re down to the finals in the MLB Best of the Ballparks 2018 vote, as PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, takes on AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
AT&T Park Bullpens Unlikely to Move
Citing a lack of alternative locations, the San Francisco Giants are not planning to relocate the bullpens from foul territory at AT&T Park. (more…)
Evans Concerned About The Diamond’s Condition
San Francisco Giants senior vice president and general manager Bobby Evans is expressing concern about the condition of The Diamond, home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Giants Finalize Spring Training Camp Shift to Papago Park
The San Francisco Giants will be shifting many MiLB spring-training and player-development operations to Phoenix’s Papago Park after coming to an agreement on a $35-million renovation plan with Phoenix and Scottsdale. (more…)
The Game Plan for Scottsdale Stadium Renovations: Shade, Expansion, Year-Round Events
With a $60 million budget, the city of Scottsdale is seeking a design-build team for renovations to Scottsdale Stadium, the spring home of the San Francisco Giants. Here’s the wish list for renovations, based on a RFQ issued by the city. (more…)
2018 Preview: San Francisco Giants, AT&T Park
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 San Francisco Giants and AT&T Park. (more…)
Scottsdale Stadium Renovation Being Discussed
Major upgrades could take place at Scottsdale Stadium, as the San Francisco Giants and City of Scottsdale continue to consider the plan. (more…)
MLB Teams Prep for Milestone Anniversaries in 2018
Several Major League Baseball teams are celebrating anniversary seasons this year, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants, and Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)