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As we approach the 2028 opening of a new Las Vegas Athletics ballpark, the team’s plans for the facility will prominently feature cutting-edge tech–not a surprise in a city where The Sphere has been a huge hit. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz Full story: ballparkdigest.com/2026/11/0…
With a plan for a development along the South Branch of the Chicago River, Justin Ishbia is unveiling another vision for a new White Sox stadium—but a lot needs to happen before we see any kind of groundbreaking. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz Full story: ballparkdigest.com/2026/11/0…
A study evaluating the feasibility of a new Medford (Ore.) ballpark for the relocating Eugene Emeralds (High-A; Northwest League) is scheduled for discussion by the City Council on November 18. #milb #baseballbiz #sportsbiz Full story here: ballparkdigest.com/2026/11/0…
The 2026 season is over--long live the 2026 season!--so it's time to prep for 2027. That's a challenge, but we've put together our annual spring-training guides with an eye toward smoothing out any potential difficulties. Check them out at augustpublications.com/colle…
Planning for Spring Training 2027 will require lots of flexibility, to say the least, to deal with the impact of a potential lockout. That's why we're offering maximum flexibility with our Complete Guide to Spring Training 2027 / Florida, both in terms of advice and updates!
The eBook now feature schedule information as released by MLB, and if you buy the paperback edition, we're throw in a free download of the eBook. As we update the eBook with new schedule information, you'll receive free eBook updates as well. Details here: augustpublications.com/produ…
We've updated The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2027 / Florida, with the eBook version available via free download to paperback book buyers via August Publications. The eBooks now feature schedule information. Full information here: augustpublications.com/produ…
After a successful ballot initiative drive, Kansas City voters will be asked to approve a measure putting new sports facilities and entertainment venues to a vote, but it may not cover a new downtown Royals ballpark. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/10/0…
Here’s your semimonthly reminder that new A’s ballpark construction in Las Vegas is proceeding apace, that locals seem to be embracing the move, and what we can expect in 2028. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz Full story here: ballparkdigest.com/2026/10/0…
We’re already seeing big changes in the independent Frontier League for 2027, as the league transitions to new National Association branding and adds Kane County and Cleburne from the American Association. #sportsbiz #baseballbiz Full story here: ballparkdigest.com/2026/10/0…
With new Tampa ballpark planning well underway, the Tampa Bay Rays are prepping a Rays Ballpark Experience Center designed to woo fans, sponsors and premium partners, opening in early 2027. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz Full story here: ballparkdigest.com/2026/10/0…
Someone at Major League Baseball came to their senses, as a proposal for a Grand Teton National Park exhibition game was officially withdrawn by officials. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz Full story here: ballparkdigest.com/2026/10/0…
Sad to pass along the news that Fred Claire passed away yesterday. A former sportswriter who transitioned to PR executive and GM of the LA #Dodgers, Fred was a baseball lifer who was gracious to all. He was key in putting together the great Dodger teams of the 1980s.
Another offseason, another upgrade to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, as the upper deck in the left-field stands will be converted to a social/bar space open to all ticket holders to a Baltimore Orioles game. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/09/3…
The ambitious plan for both American Family Field winterization and needed equipment overhauls is being adjusted after the original timeline proved to perhaps be a little too ambitious. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz Full story here: ballparkdigest.com/2026/09/2…
This seems to be a really bad idea: Major League Baseball is talking with the Trump Administration about holding a 2028 regular-game in a national park, with a Grand Teton National Park ballpark a leading contender. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/09/2…
After a merger of banks, the Detroit Tigers announced that the original name of the team’s home, Comerica Park, would shift to Fifth Third Park for the 2027 season and beyond. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz Full story: ballparkdigest.com/2026/09/2…
More naming-rights news, Part 3: The home of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Triple-A; International League) will be Jefferson Park beginning in 2027 after the previous naming-rights deal for Coca-Cola Park expired. #MiLB #baseballbiz #sportsbiz Full story: ballparkdigest.com/2026/09/2…
The end of the season brings naming-rights news. Part 2: The Daytona Tortugas are seeking a naming-rights partner for Jackie Robinson Ballpark–but don’t worry that the recognition of the civil-rights pioneer is going away. #ballparks #milb #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/09/2…
Today’s the day for rebrandings. Story #1: The former Golden Park will see another naming-rights change, as Synovus Park brand is going away, replaced by a new Pinnacle Park brand for the home of the Columbus Clingstones (Double-A; Southern League). ballparkdigest.com/2026/09/2…
