Ballpark Digest

Covering the business and culture of baseball, ballparks and more, from MLB and MiLB to summer collegiate and college.

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The makeover of American Family Field continues, as the Milwaukee Brewers begin construction of a new indoor-outdoor space, The Truss Club, for high-end season-ticket holders. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz https://t.co/YchbBnpNJf

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Not quite sure why we are seeing this announcement in June, but here goes: The Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A; Texas League) will be permanently rebranded the Wichita Turbo Tubs for the 2027 MiLB season. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz https://t.co/z9wuTc89kG

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Point of reference for those embracing architectural history: Frank Lloyd Wright was born June 8, 1867. So many layers of meaning with one Madison baseball jersey.

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HAPPY MADISON DAY! Celebrate the 608 at the ballpark on 6/8 🦆

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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 https://t.co/cBRJ2uCCfd

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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 https://t.co/cAGAKys5Fo

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#ballparkbiz #adaptivereuse #sportsbiz https://t.co/mbgpgoPLDv

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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 adaptive reuse in the design and construction of a ballpark.

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Erlanger Park, new home of the Chattanooga Lookouts, is nestled in the remains of a former foundry, with plenty of the elements of that industrial past incorporated into a very modern MiLB facility. It's created a landmark sports facility, the best in baseball.

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@timtrainor5 Yes. This just replaces the temporary ball field. The filming location is intact.

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Big news from Dyersville, Iowa, where the owner of the iconic Field of Dreams movie set has landed a $10M grant to finish a new ballpark, which will be put into use for an MLB exhibition and a new Northwoods League team in 2027 and beyond. #baseballbiz https://t.co/xfH2hxY98f

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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 https://t.co/uy03tNxmna

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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 https://t.co/hiWckxBhkK

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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 https://t.co/VxS25OxRfR

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In memoriam: Billy Goat Tavern owner Sam Sianis, who continued the Curse of the Billy Goat against the Chicago Cubs, first applied by his uncle Billy after he and his goat were banished from Wrigley Field during the '45 World Series. Full obit here: https://t.co/xxFSyrit4a

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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 https://t.co/mbgpgoPLDv

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Coming up in tomorrow's newsletter: An in-depth look at Chattanooga's stunning new Erlanger Park, an update on Tampa Bays Rays and Athletics ballparks, and a discount code on baseball tickets. Are you a subscriber? Sign up here: https://t.co/KspDl5669H

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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. https://t.co/yq00nPbeZL #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz

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We know many of you were first exposed to August Publications thanks to Andy Strasberg and his books, My 1961 and Home Runs: Tales of Tonks, Taters, Contests and Derbies. If you're a fan of Andy's writing, we have two bits of big news for you.