We’ve reported on the Twins, Phillies, I-Cubs and Saints scheduled to participate in MLB’s 2026 Field of Dreams event, and with the addition of Northwoods League festivities, every level of summer play will be represented in Iowa. #MLB #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/21/2...

COVER DROP! Available in preorder for August Publications and Ballpark Digest readers: Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History.

Yesterday Medford (OR) voters approved Measure 15-238, increasing the hotel tax by up to 2 percent, potentially backing Creekside Quarter, a downtown development built around a conference center, MiLB ballpark, more. The target: Eugene Emeralds. Our story: ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/03/v...

We have another plan for Cooper Stadium redevelopment, as the former home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) and Negro Leagues baseball may see new apartments, retail–and acreage sold to a next-door cemetery. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/04/y...

The summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League and owner Capital Broadcasting Company landed the Five County Stadium lease made available after the departure of the Carolina Mudcats for nearby Wilson. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/04/c...

After initially not pushing a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in a new St. Petersburg development, Ellison Development is now openly wooing the team. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/03/d...

One election worth watching tomorrow: the fate of a new Medford ballpark for the relocating Eugene Emeralds (High-A; Northwest League) will be on the ballot tomorrow, as voters decide whether to raise local hotel taxes. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/11/03/v...

It looks like a new proposal for a new Kansas City Royals ballpark is once again imminent, but what side of the state line the team lands on remains to be seen. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/22/d...

These are the little changes that matter to true baseball fans. The legendary CITGO Sign outside Fenway Park is moving--but just a little. It's located at Kenmore Square (660 Beacon Street), and the move will reposition the iconic Boston Landmark some 30 feet higher and 120 feet to the east.

After a season spent as a Major League Baseball venue, more Steinbrenner Field renovations are on tap, as Hillsborough County approves $17.9 million in bed-tax proceeds for upgrades to the spring home of the New York Yankees. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/16/c...

The offseason makeover of the 2026 Pioneer League continues, as the new Long Beach team in the MLB Partner Leaguer announced six name semifinalists and more details emerge about a Modesto team. #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/08/2...

In an introductory press conference that didn’t present many surprises, the new Tampa Bay Rays ownership confirmed a goal for a new ballpark by 2029 and announced short-term improvements to Tropicana Field. Could St. Pete be in the mix? #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/07/t...

With the official closing of the sale of Tampa Bay to a Jacksonville group led by developer Patrick Zalupski, let the chatter of a new Rays ballpark begin–but don’t expect anything soon. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/10/01/n...

A New York community advisory committee has advanced a proposed Citi Field casino to a final round, as the Metropolitan Park project pushed by the New York Mets is still alive to potentially land a downstate casino license. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/30/c...

Economic development was cited by local politicos when the decision was made to fund Goodyear Ballpark, and that development is finally on the way with the announcement of Ballpark Village, to be located north of the ballpark. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz www.springtrainingonline.com/development-...

We have some more details about a new Athletics ballpark, as Bally’s announced plans for the casino, hotel and associated development surrounding the 2028 Las Vegas facility. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/29/b...

With planning stalled as Pinellas County officials focused more on a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, discussions on BayCare Ballpark renovations and site redevelopment are back. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz #springtraining www.springtrainingonline.com/baycare-ball...

As expected, MLB owners unanimously approved a $1.7 billion Tampa Bay Rays sale to Florida investors, who face some immediate challenges on the ballpark and front-office fronts. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/23/t...

Some 2026 MLB schedule emerge. We have details on the Little League Classic (Braves vs. Brewers) and Field of Dreams (Twins vs. Phillies, Saints vs. I-Cubs). Cancelled: a London Stadium series. #MLB #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/18/2...

After sizable grants from the Steve & Alexandra Cohen Foundation and the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) can move forward with Phase One of Beyer Stadium renovations. #womensbaseball #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/18/m...

We’ll see more TigerTown player facilities upgrades for 2027, as the Detroit Tigers are adding a new Player Development Academy to the team’s Lakeland training complex. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz www.springtrainingonline.com/detroit-upgr...

Now shipping from the August Publications offices: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2026 for Arizona and Florida, in print, Kindle, B&N Nook, Kobo, Google Play and Apple Books versions. #MLB #sportsbiz #publishing ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/11/n...

MLB’s ownership committee is reviewing the $1.7 billion Tampa Bay Rays sale to a Florida investment group, and if approved the purchase will be submitted to Major League Baseball owners for final approval. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/10/m...

With the Arizona Legislature approving a Chase Field funding plan, renovations to the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks are being planned out. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/09/c...

The independent Pioneer League will expand its California footprint in 2026 with teams in Long Beach and Modesto, as the Grand Junction Jackalopes announced a relocation from Suplizio Field. (Courtesy Long Beach State.) #sportsbiz #baseballbiz #MiLB ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/09/p...

The long-simmering RFK Stadium demolition has reached a new phase, with interior work completed and the exterior–including the iconic roofline–set to come down over the next year. #MLB #sportsbiz #oldballparks ballparkdigest.com/2025/09/06/r...

Now shipping: Arizona and Florida editions of The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2026! Start your planning now! For those keeping score at home, the FL edition is slightly outselling the AZ edition—a reversal from sales over the past few spring seasons. Order your copy at augustpublications.com!

With the cost of materials on the rise and the expected cost of the project approaching $2 billion, construction of a new A’s ballpark in Las Vegas moves forward. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/08/21/c...

As expected, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred formally announced today that the 2027 All-Star Gamewas awarded to the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/08/01/c...

Tentatively appearing on Southern California Public Radio on Monday to discuss the original LA Wrigley Field. Will pass along deets asap.

We have some updated information about 2026 World Baseball Classic tickets on sale, as early release to Miami Marlins and Houston Astros season-ticket holders are available for ordering now. #MLB #2026springtraining #springtraining www.springtrainingonline.com/2026-world-b...

Miss Tom Alesia's appearance on WPR's The Larry Meiller Show yesterday? No worries--you can download the episode or stream it! Madison Mallards president Vern Stenman joins Tom and Larry to discuss Baseball Like It Oughta Be. We'd highly recommend a listen! www.wpr.org/shows/larry-...

For those in the Kansas City area: On Saturday, June 28, you can meet Steve Dittmore at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, where he'll be signing Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger at 12:30 p.m. More details here: ballparkdigest.com/2025/06/24/s...

After the Chicago City Council approved security upgrades to the Wrigley Field neighborhood, look for Major League Baseball to announce the award of a future All-Star Game to the Friendly Confines. #MLB #wrigleyfield #sportsbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/06/26/c...

It was the event that many in Baseball Twitter predicted would never happen, as the Athletics marked the official launch of construction of a new Las Vegas ballpark with a groundbreaking ceremony. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/06/24/a...

Gov. Katie Hobbs is expected to sign into law legislation diverting taxes generated at Chase Field back into $500 million in repairs to the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, the result of bipartisan approval in the state Senate. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/06/24/c...

We’re really excited about this next signing from Steve Dittmore, author of Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger: On Saturday, June 28, you can meet Steve at Kansas City’s Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. #MLB #dodgers #negroleaguesbaseballmuseum Full details here: ballparkdigest.com/2025/06/24/s...

We have a reboot on a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, as the impending sale of the team from Stu Sternberg to Jacksonville investors gives stadium advocates across the region a chance to land the team. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/06/23/t...

It’s going to be a busy offseason at Camden Yards, as the Baltimore Orioles and the Maryland Stadium Authority announced extensive Oriole Park renovations for the 2026 season. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/06/18/o...

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If you’re into baseball history, this is a chat for the ages: On his Nashville Baseball Podcast, local expert Skip Nipper interviews Steve Dittmore about his new book on the Nashville native, Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger. #MLB #baseballhistory⚾️ #dodgers ballparkdigest.com/2025/06/11/c...

The future of one of pro baseball’s most historic venues is still up in the air, as the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and the city grapple with the Engel Stadium future. #milb #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/06/09/c...

The Athletics have scheduled a new Las Vegas ballpark groundbreaking for June 23, as work continues on the facility to be built on the former Tropicana Resort location on the Strip. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/06/10/v...

The Missouri State Senate passed a bill partially funding a new Kansas City Royals ballpark yesterday, with the state House expected to take up the measure next week. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/06/06/n...

As announced, Justin Ishbia will invest in the Chicago White Sox and eventually obtain a future controlling interest in the team from Jerry Reinsdorf — but a new Chicago ballpark faces some new hurdles unrelated to the investment. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/06/06/i...

Another funding component for a new Las Vegas MLB ballpark is close to being finalized, as concessionaire Aramark will reportedly invest in the Athletics as well as control food and beverage sales at the facility. #sportsbiz #baseballbiz #mlb ballparkdigest.com/2025/06/03/a...

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With the acquisition of a mortgage on 141 acres formerly hosting the Sprint corporate campus in Overland Park, Kansas, we may see a new Royals ballpark across state borders, with potential movement from Missouri at hand. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/06/02/b...

It’s officially the end of baseball at Smith’s Ballpark, as the Utah Utes closed the curtain on baseball at 13th South and West Temple with a final home game, in anticipation of a Salt Lake City-led overhaul. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz #adaptivereuse ballparkdigest.com/2025/05/18/i...

After months of prep work and site demolition, crews are laying the foundations of a new Vegas ballpark for the relocating Athletics, with a Las Vegas groundbreaking expected in June. #sportsbiz #baseballbiz #MLB ballparkdigest.com/2025/05/15/c...