The City Council and the Eugene Emeralds (High-A; Northwest League) will split the cost of a $500,000 study to determine the feasibility of a new Medford ballpark as well as upgrades to Harry & David Field. #MiLB #baseballbiz #sportsbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/06/06/c...

Dyersville Ghosts? We have the five finalists in the “Name the Team” contest for the new summer-collegiate Northwoods League team at the iconic Field of Dreams site, launching play in 2027. #ballparksbiz #sportsbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/06/03/n...

Though elements of old buildings have been incorporated into ballparks for decades--like Oriole Park's B&O Warehouse and Petco Park's Western Metal Supply Co.--we have never seen this level of #adaptivereuse in the design and construction of a ballpark, #MLB or #MiLB. #baseballbiz #sportsbiz

We are seeing plenty of change in Zebulon, N.C. for the 2026 summer-collegiate season: the Zebulon Devil Dogz (Coastal Plain League) will be playing out of Nomaco Park, as the original Five County Stadium moniker is no more. #baseballbiz #sportsbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/05/26/g...

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The proposed new Rays ballpark cleared two important hurdles this week after Hillborough County and Tampa approved initial funding plans, but there is plenty of work to tackle in preparation of a final deal. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/05/23/n...

With the team already spending $400 million, the $2-billion new Athletics ballpark in Las Vegas is on budget and on time, with work on the lower bowl substantially underway. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/05/23/a...

With the opening of Erlanger Park, the Chattanooga Lookouts have significantly advanced the art of ballpark design, bringing new life to a historic industrial site while providing a unique experience for both fans and players. #MiLB #baseballbiz #sportsbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/05/22/v...

Coming up in tomorrow's newsletter: A look at Chattanooga's stunning new Erlanger Park, an update on Tampa Bay Rays and Athletics ballparks, and a discount code on baseball tickets. Are you a subscriber? Sign up here: ballparkdigest.com/newsletter-2/

Big news coming out of Dyersville, where the nonprofit owner of the Field of Dreams movie set has landed a $10M grant to finish a new ballpark, which will be put into use this year for an MLB exhibition and a new summer-collegiate Northwoods League team in 2027. #MLB #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz

After several weeks of intense negotiations, Tampa Bay Rays ownership and local officials agreed to a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MOU) on a $2.3 billion new ballpark deal, with governments paying $967 million. ballparkdigest.com/2026/05/14/r... #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz

Rochester Honkers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) ownership announced this will be the team’s last season at Mayo Field, but plans for a new ballpark remain up in the air. (Photo from our initial 2003 visit to Mayo Field.) #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/05/01/r...

The Kansas City Royals have finally settled on a site for a Kauffman Stadium replacement, eschewing the suburbs for a new ballpark at downtown’s Crown Center’s shopping district. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/04/30/r...

While we hear MiLB contraction isn’t likely in coming years, the lineups are definitely changing thanks to ownership shifts and changes in new-ballpark plans, as seen in Trenton and Everett. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/04/29/s...

Two key funding commitments are now in place for BayCare Ballpark renovations, with the city of Clearwater pledging $30 million and Pinellas County set for $85 million. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/04/24/c...

Quint Studer and KC Roots have completed a purchase of the Kansas City Monarchs (independent; American Association) from owner Mark Brandmeyer. #baseballbiz #sportsbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/04/24/s...

Two ballpark rebrandings to note: Route 66 Stadium, home of the Springfield Cardinals (Double-A; Texas League), and Modern Woodmen Field, home of the Modesto Roadsters (independent; Pioneer League). #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/04/24/n...

Check out this interview with Eric Vickrey on MiLB.com, and catch him tomorrow as he signs as part of Independent Bookstore Day: ballparkdigest.com/2026/04/21/u...

Some noteworthy author appearances to pass along in the coming week. Two signings are tied into Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday–a good time to drop by your local indie bookstore and request they carry August Publications titles. #baseball #IndieBookstoreDay ballparkdigest.com/2026/04/21/u...

Scenes from a reading: We saw a good crowd at the historic Los Angeles Public Library (Central Branch) on April 11 for a joint reading from Eric Vickrey and Steve Dittmore, discussing Before They Wore Dodger Blue and Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger. The event was moderated by author Tom Hoffarth.

Baseball’s annual celebration of Jackie Robinson Day also takes place on the Minor League Baseball and amateur levels, with plenty of events scheduled for Vero Beach’s Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC) at Dodgertown. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/04/15/m...

Wednesday's Jackie Robinson Day celebration takes place across every level of baseball. We begin with a look at what is planned by the Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/04/15/m...

In our latest podcast, D.M. Fox tells a pivotal time in Toronto history, highlighted by the 1926 Toronto Maple Leafs—led by the colorful “Howling Dan” Howley—and construction of a state-of-the-art ballpark, Maple Leaf Stadium. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseball ballparkdigest.com/2026/04/14/n...

We have a notable naming-rights deal to pass along, as McCormick Field, home of the Asheville Tourists (High-A; Sally League), is no more after a new deal yields a new moniker, HomeTrust Park. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/04/13/n...

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TOMORROW! Check out Eric Vickrey and Steve Dittmore in a joint reading of their Dodgers works Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m., at the Los Angeles Central Library! The appearance (details here: www.lapl.org/whats-on/eve...) to be moderated by author Tom Hoffarth. Available for purchase/signing.

The initial numbers are in for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, and they’re raising a few eyebrows: $2.3 billion overall budget for the facility, with a public spending ask of $1.065 billion. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/04/10/i...

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This week's BPD newsletter features info on the big Saturday reading for authors Eric Vickrey and Steve Dittmore at the LA Central Library. The topic: Before They Wore Dodger Blue and Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger. Sign up for the free newsletter here: ballparkdigest.com/newsletter-2/

After several years of planning and false starts, the Philadelphia Phillies formally presented their $205-million plan for Carpenter Complex and BayCare Ballpark renovations to the Pinellas County Commission. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/04/08/p...

As Phoenix eyes an ambitious overhaul of downtown offerings, the planned Chase Field renovations from the Arizona Diamondbacks could play a part in the final plan. #MLB #ballparkbiz #sportabiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/04/08/c...

Meeting under the clock is a proud tradition of American life, whether it be at Grand Central Terminal or Marshall Field's. Now, thanks to Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds fans can meet under the clock at Great American Ball Park. (Photo courtesy Reds.) #MLB #baseball ballparkdigest.com/2026/03/26/i...

The lead item in today's Spring Training Online newsletter: Several Cactus League games have been rescheduled from day to night games in the wake of a record-setting heat wave set to sweep the Valley later this week. Sign up for the STO newsletter here: www.springtrainingonline.com/newsletter.htm

We’re closer to parity across MLB spring training facilities, as the Cardinals, Marlins and Orioles updated their player-performance spaces, with Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium also seeing a raft of updates. #MLB #springtraining #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/03/09/p...

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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