Facing issues regarding new-ballpark financing, the Bristol State Liners (summer collegiate; Appalachian League) are leaving Boyce Cox Field for the 2024 season and will play a hybrid schedule out of Greeneville's Pioneer Park. #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2024/04/15/bri…

Happy birthday to one of the best voices in baseball!

Some good news to pass along on Jackie Robinson Day: Daytona's Jackie Robinson Ballpark, a key site as Robinson prepped for his groundbreaking MLB debut, is being nominated as a National Historic Landmark. #MilB #MLB #sportsbiz #JackieRobinson #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2024/04/15/jac…

For those calling the move of the A’s to Sacramento unprecedented, it’s not: the 1997 Tennessee Oilers played out of the Memphis Liberty Bowl. Of course, that effort was a huge failure, and in 1998 the Oilers moved to Nashville and Vanderbilt.

After unfruitful negotiations with Oakland over use of the Coliseum, the Oakland Athletics today announced the team will be playing in 2025-2027 at Sacramento's Sutter Health Park, with move to Las Vegas planned for 2028. #MLB #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2024/04/04/oak…

Larry Lucchino, a pioneer in the art of ballpark design after overseeing the development of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Petco Park, Fenway Park modernizations and Polar Park, passed away yesterday. He was 78. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2024/04/03/in-…

Monster accomplishments in the baseball world: Oriole Park, Petco Park, Fenway Park renovations and most recently Polar Park. Immense impact on the fan experience from the front-office side.

It seems appropriate this Opening Day to announce a big change in the future of Ballpark Digest: twenty-some years after launching this site and August Publications, I’m retiring early and focusing instead on family. #sportsbiz #baseballbiz #MLB #MiLB ballparkdigest.com/2024/03/28/all…

We begin with American League East ballparks, as Natty Boh returns to Oriole Park, Fenway Park adds Irish nachos, the Yankees add a slew of offerings from celebrity chefs, and Tropicana Field sees a new turf field. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2024/03/27/pre…

We have some new details and conceptual renderings regarding a new Richmond Flying Squirrels ballpark, as the Double-A Eastern League team moves forward with a schematic site design submitted to the city. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2024/03/27/mor…

While the concept isn't new, we're seeing community benefits agreements pop up in discussions of new and existing MLB ballpark funding discussions. Here's a look at what's involved. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2024/03/26/com…

It's still one of the best promos around, and this year sees Ozempig crowned as the first-half 2024 St. Paul Saints (Triple-A; International League) ballpig, beating out the likes of Sloppenheimer and Malibu Lardie. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2024/03/26/mee…

The true heroes at the ballpark.

South Bend city agencies and the South Bend Cubs (High-A; Midwest League) are finalizing a $45-million bond offering that would finance Four Winds Field upgrades. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2024/03/22/big…

A new Spartanburg ballpark received final approvals from the South Carolina city, as more details have been revealed about Fifth Third Park, the future home of the relocating Down East Wood Ducks. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2024/03/22/new…

The on-again, off-again Tempe Diablo Stadium renovations for Los Angeles Angels spring training are back on, as the city of Tempe is angling to have a new clubhouse and player-development space completed in time for 2025. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2024/03/22/tem…

Philadelphia #Phillies are now part of Comcast Spectacor's plan to convert parking at South Philadelphia Sports Complex into a sports/entertainment district, potentially transforming Citizens Bank Park experience in the future. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2024/03/21/phi…

Another great episode from Jesse and Josh!

After several delays, the long-awaited Oakland A's Vegas ballpark renderings were revealed by the team, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and HNTB. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz #athletics ballparkdigest.com/2024/03/05/lon…

The baseball gods were smiling on the patient Port Charlotte spring-training fans Saturday, as the Tampa Bay Rays launched their 2024 season at Charlotte Sports Park after spending last spring at Disney and the Trop. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2024/02/28/ray…