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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...

The history of the Madison Mallards, Wisconsin disc golf, Janesville’s water ski show team First, we talk about the book “Baseball Like It Oughta Be” with author Tom Alesia. Then, we cover disc golf in Wisconsin. We wrap it up by talking about show skiing with Tim Cullen, president of the R...

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...

Rendering of new Athletics ballpark in Las Vegas, as seen from the grandstand.

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...

Rendering of new Las Vegas MLB ballpark.

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...

Entrance to Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City

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...

MLB’s East-West Classic returns this season to Rickwood Field, with the tribute to the Negro Leagues All-Star Games held from 1933-1962 set for June 19. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/05/07/m...

The next release from August Publications: Baseball Like It Oughta Be, the inside story of how the Madison Mallards became summer-collegiate baseball’s top draw, changed the face of the sport and brought new life to a downtrodden neighborhood and ballpark: www.augustpublications.com/products/bas...

Have you checked out the redesigned August Piblications website? We overhauled the look and feel to make it easier for you to find your favorite baseball, football and history books. Check it out at augustpublications.com!

Rendering of New Washington Commanders stadium at RFK Stadium site

Professional sports will be back at the RFK Stadium site in the form of Washington Commanders NFL football, as the team and District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser announced plans for a $2.7-billion domed stadium. #sportsbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/05/02/n...

Rendering of proposed new Orlando ballpark from in back of home plate

With the announcement by the nascent Dreamers organization that $2.5 billion has been committed to a new MLB Orlando ballpark and a team, the stakes in the potential #MLB expansion later this decade were raised. #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/04/30/2...

Though the long-term future of the Rays in Tampa Bay is far from assured, the St. Petersburg City Council committed $22.5 million to Tropicana Field roof repairs, with the goal of a 2026 completion. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/04/03/s...

With two MiLB ballparks pressed into service as MLB homes in 2025, you might assume some historical line had been crossed. Go back to 1961, though, and you’ll find three former MiLB ballparks hosting American League baseball. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2025/04/01/f...

With today’s launch of the MLB regular season, it’s time to put the exhibition season in the books. Here’s the listing of 2025 spring training attendance by average, as the numbers indicate a down season. ballparkdigest.com/2025/03/27/2...