The ongoing saga of Fort Myers’ City of Palms Park, a former Boston Red Sox training site, has taken another turn, with some locals pushing for its survival as a community green space and gathering spot. (more…)
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Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for March 3, 2021
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss spring training and the state of broadcasting on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2021 continues with Cactus League vote
Our annual Best of the Ballparks 2021 votes continues with a launch of the Cactus League competition, comprising the 10 facilities in the Phoenix area. (more…)
Now available: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2021 / Florida
We have a book release to celebrate today: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2021 / Florida is available for print preorders and instant eBook downloads. Plus, we’re running a special on instant downloads if you preorder this title today! (more…)
Las Vegas Ballpark Earns Praise in Big League Weekend
Las Vegas Ballpark hosted its first Big League Weekend over Saturday and Sunday, earning plenty of praise from Oakland A’s players and front office executives along the way. (more…)
Meet the Mets at the 2020 Clover Park Renovations
With a new exterior, a cheerier color scheme, upgraded player facilities and expanded fan spaces, Clover Park was unveiled Saturday by the New York Mets to a boisterous, happy crowd in Port St. Lucie. (more…)
Clover Park Renovation Reportedly Behind Schedule
Clover Park renovations will not be finished when the New York Mets report for spring training Monday, according to a newly released report, with work now expected to be complete later this month. (more…)
Florida Sports Facility Funds Bill Prompts Concerns for Spring Training
Florida lawmakers have advanced a bill that would prevent counties from using certain funds to finance professional sports facilities, but concerns are being raised about how it could affect spring training complexes in the state. (more…)
Giants Upgrading Spring-Training Facilities
The last decade saw plenty of changes in the 10 Cactus League ballparks and training camps, ranging from Salt River Fields and Sloan Park openings to extensive renovations at Peoria Stadium and American Family Fields of Phoenix. But that pace slows down in 2020, with the San Francisco Giants unveiling changes this spring. (more…)
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Renovation Talks Continue
Discussions continue over proposed renovations to Jupiter’s Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, spring home of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins, as the teams look to finalize plans for the project. (more…)
New for 2020: Clover Park
First Data Field is getting a new name, as the New York Mets spring training and St. Lucie Mets (High A; Florida State League) regular-season home will be called Clover Park beginning in February. This change follows the 2019 acquisition of First Data by Fiserv. (more…)
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Renovation Deal Moves Forward
Proposed renovations to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, spring home of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins, have taken a step forward, as Palm Beach County officials agree to help fund a scaled-down plan. (more…)
Push to Complete First Data Field Renovation Continues
The New York Mets and St. Lucie County officials continue their push to complete First Data Field renovations, in hopes of having the work substantially complete by spring training. (more…)