Available for pre-order: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2026 / Florida!
The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2026 / Florida is now available for pre-order, with units shipping in early September.| Ballpark Digest
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. The plans are pretty major in replacing the more modestly built 1,467-room Tropicana Las Vegas. Begin with two hotel towers—one with 1,800 rooms, one with 1,200 rooms—built around […] The post Bally’s announces plans for new Athletics ballpark development first appeared on Ballpark Digest.| Ballpark Digest
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. The approval of the Tampa Bay Rays sale was not a surprise: an MLB committee had already vetted the purchase. The Tampa Bay Rays sale is expected to […] The post Tampa Bay Rays sale approved; next up, new ballpark first appeared on Ballpark Digest.| Ballpark Digest
Despite the release of the 2026 MLB schedule earlier this month, elements of the annual game slate are in flux, with special events still to be announced and spring training matches to be unveiled. We do know that two special events are indeed on the 2026 MLB schedule, with another scrapped this week. MLB has […] The post 2026 MLB schedule still in flux first appeared on Ballpark Digest.| Ballpark Digest
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. After a cold, harsh winter, spring training is essential to baseball fans everywhere. Nothing encapsules the renewing spirit of baseball like spring training, when the […] The post Now shipping: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2026 first appeared on Ballpark Digest.| Ballpark Digest
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. The Rays sale to a Jacksonville group is led by developer Patrick Zalupski and also includes Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A; International League) […] The post MLB reviews Rays sale; Orlando bid hits hurdles first appeared on Ballpark Digest.| Ballpark Digest
With the Arizona Legislature approving a Chase Field funding plan, renovations to the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks are being planned out. The bipartisan legislation calls for $750 million to make needed improvements and repairs to Chase Field, which opened in 1998 as home to the expansion D-Backs. Some of the repairs are necessary; for […] The post Chase Field funding plan approved; renovations planned first appeared on Ballpark Digest.| Ballpark Digest
The long-simmering RFK Stadium demolition has reached a new phase, with the exterior--including the iconic roofline--set to come down over the next year.| Ballpark Digest - Chronicling the Business and Culture of Baseball Ballparks-...
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. Today saw Athletics President Marc Badain update the Las Vegas Stadium Authority on the status of the project. A significant amount of prep work on the […] The post Costs rise for new A’s ballpark, but construction moves forward first appeared on Ballpark Digest.| Ballpark Digest
The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2026 / Florida is now available for pre-order, with units shipping in early September.| Ballpark Digest
Justin Ishbia will invest in the Chicago White Sox and potentially buy the team.- but a new Chicago ballpark faces some new hurdles unrelated to the investment.| Ballpark Digest
