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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League Baseball came to their senses, as a proposal for a Grand Teton National Park exhibition game was officially withdrawn by officials.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…
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Fans of The Howleyites: Toronto's Changing City, A Stadium Rising, and the Champions of 1926, will have a chance to meet author D.M. Fox signing at Indigo’s Canadian flagship store in Toronto’s Eaton Centre tomorrow (Saturday), 5-8 p.m.
Fans of The Howleyites: Toronto's Changing City, A Stadium Rising, and the Champions of 1926, will have a chance to meet author D.M. Fox signing at Indigo’s Canadian flagship store in Toronto’s Eaton Centre from 5-8 p.m. Yes, the Blue Jays are in town that day and yes,
it will be a big day at Rogers Centre, as Buck Martinez is the first inductee in Toronto's new Hall of Excellence; head over to the bookstore after the game. For more information on The Howleyites, check out the product page here: augustpublications.com/produ…
Nice review of Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History in the Spokane Spokesman-Review: "Vickrey fills the pages with anecdotes and details of important games, while spicing up the narrative with insights into morale-boosting
manager Tommy Lasorda, who had come up through the ranks along with many of his players." Check out the book at augustpublications.com; check out the review at spokesman.com/stories/2026/s…