We are thinking of publishing a few faux throwback titles at the end of the year using the old mass market paperback format. Any thoughts? www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/b...

Big week for Tampa Bay baseball fans: New Rays ballpark renderings are released, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorses a new ballpark and mixed-use development at the Hillsborough College site. #MLB #sportsbiz #ballparkbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/02/05/n...

With owners negotiating a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark deal with Hillsborough College, local elected officials warn that the team could still bolt for friendlier fields—and Orlando is the biggest threat. #MLB #ballparkbiz #sportsbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/27/a...

A proposed new Washington Commanders stadium will feature homages to the site’s previous resident, RFK Stadium, while featuring enough classical colonnades for those wanting to mandate a traditional design for the NFL facility. #NFL #oldballparks ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/26/n...

The future of Angel Stadium will be in play this year, as the Los Angeles Angels and the city of Anaheim will take another run at determining the fate of the 1966 ballpark as well as its huge footprint. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/26/d...

Judging by the huge debate surrounding the Kansas City Royals moving in the Kauffman Stadium fences, the team is changing the rules of the game. But teams move in fences all the time–usually with less than dramatic consequences. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/21/r...

With an agreement with the Board of Trustees to explore a new ballpark at the Hillsborough College campus, we have an important first step on the road to a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/21/m...

History buffs visiting Phoenix will have an abundance of riches in spring training 2026, as the new Arizona Baseball Museum in Mesa showcases the Cactus League and its impact in Arizona over the years. #MLB #springtraining www.springtrainingonline.com/visiting-the...

San Antonio officials continue to refine a plan for a new Missions ballpark set to open in April 2028, as the Double-A Texas League team owners eye serious development to go along with the 7,500-seat facility. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/01/20/s...

Visitors to both Arizona and Florida for spring training will have some unexpected delights in 2026 college tourneys, with the MLB Desert Invitational held in the Phoenix area and the Andre Dawson Classic in Dodgertown. #MLB #springtraining www.springtrainingonline.com/2026-college...

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As northerners, we’re not too excited about the 2026 NHL Winter Classic being played at Miami’s loanDepot Park–but we are sure eager to see how the NHL and Florida Panthers pull off an ice rink and snow in an indoor ballpark. #NHL #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/29/m...

The historic Wahconah Park grandstand will come down early next year, as Pittsfield (Mass.) enters into exclusive negotiations with Pittsfield Suns owner Goldklang Group on its replacement. #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/29/w...

With the Kansas City Chiefs poised to leave Arrowhead Stadium and the Truman Sports Complex for a new Kansas stadium, it’s now time for team owners and city officials to decide on a new Kansas City Royals ballpark. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/29/w...

As the only major holiday on the spring training calendar, 2026 St. Patrick’s Day is a big event in March, celebrated both by ballpark workers and fans. Here some games worth a special trip. #MLB #StPatricksDay #springtraining www.springtrainingonline.com/2026-st-patr...

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I'm a little biased, so let me share what some other people had to say about my new book, "Before They Wore Dodger Blue." Now available!

We’ll see some transformative development in Queens, as a Citi Field casino plan was one of three projects approved by the New York Gaming Commission and giving New York Mets owner Steve Cohen success on his long-planned expansion. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/16/c...

Someone passed along this nice note from a reader in France. "Before They Wore Dodger Blue" has gone international!

Seven Minor League Baseball teams were sold in the last week, as private equity and new technologies are heavily involved in the evolution of the sport. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/11/s...

In one of the more unusual exhibitions we’ve seen in a while, the Joliet Slammers (independent; Frontier League) will be locked in the gates of the Old Joliet Prison for a one-of-a-kind exhibition game, the Big House Ballgame, on April 30. #baseballbiz #sportsbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/11/s...

After months of study and debate, Salt Lake City approved a Smith’s Ballpark adaptive reuse plan that will see the former Salt Lake Bees home converted to residential, possible private development and an entertainment venue. #MiLB #AdaptiveReuse #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/11/s...

Well-deserved accomplishment for author ericvickrey.bsky.social, whose Before They Wore Dodger Blue reached the top spot in the Amazon best-seller list two day after release! Check out the title and its coverage of the 1968 Los Angeles Dodgers draft class at augustpublications.com.

We’re excited about the newest title from August Publications, now in wide distribution from the likes of Barnes & Noble and Amazon: Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History: ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/08/n...

In a change of plans from St. Petersburg officials, Al Lang Stadium will not be torn down to make way for a waterfront amphitheater and instead potentially be expanded as home of the Tampa Bay Rowdies. #MLB #AdaptiveReuse #sportsbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/12/05/a...

In time for the holidays: We're shipping Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History in plenty of time for gifting! Both the paperback and eBook are available for preorder from Barnes & Noble (www.barnesandnoble.com/w/before-the...),

So proud of this title. In 1968 the Dodgers drafted six future All-Stars—Doyle Alexander, Bill Buckner, Ron Cey, Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, and Tom Paciorek. They would form the core of outstanding teams led by Tommy Lasorda: Before They Wore Dodger Blue: www.augustpublications.com/products/bef...

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...