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Looking for that perfect gift for the baseball fan in your life? Andy Strasberg put together this amusing reel explaining his new book, A Baseball Memoir. Lots of great baseball memories to check out here, populated by the likes of Ted Williams. Check it out here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1F8U...

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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/2026/10/07/b...

ballparkdigest.comBig offseason changes in the new National Association - Ballpark DigestBig changes at Frontier League for 2027, as circuit transitions to National Association branding and adds two teams from American Association.
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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/2026/09/29/a...

ballparkdigest.comAmerican Family Field winterization schedules pushed back - Ballpark DigestThe ambitious plan for both American Family Field winterization and needed equipment overhauls is being adjusted and pushed back.
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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/2026/09/24/g...

ballparkdigest.comGoodbye Comerica Park, hello Fifth Third Park - Ballpark DigestThe Detroit Tigers announced that the original name of the team's home, Comerica Park, would shift to Fifth Third Park for 2027 and beyond.
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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/2026/09/24/g...

ballparkdigest.comGoodbye Synovus Park, hello Pinnacle Park - Ballpark DigestThe former Golden Park will see another naming-rights change, as Synovus Park brand is going away, replaced by a new Pinnacle Park name.
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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

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Now available for preorder: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2027 / Florida, as we open the paperback up to preorders and make the eBook versions available free of charge to book buyers. Check out the details here: ballparkdigest.com/2026/08/10/n...

ballparkdigest.comNow available: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2027 / Florida! - Ballpark DigestNew: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2027 / Florida, as we open the paperback up to preorders and make the eBook versions available.

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BOOK RELEASE DAY! Available for preorder: A Baseball Memoir…from the last fan to work in MLB. Baseball lifer Andy Strasberg shares his hilarious, poignant, and unique memories of decades spent in an MLB front office, realizing his dream of working in a sport he loved.

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Yes, it's almost August in August time! Our inbox says you're champing at the bit to plan for Spring Training 2027. So are we! Watch for an announcement of The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2027 in both Arizona and Florida editions going on sale within the next week! #springtraining #baseball

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The US and Canada enjoyed a boom economy in 1926, with the expansion of the middle class and a rising of the working class. Baseball, established as America’s Pastime, was in prime position to take advantage of that economic expansion—and the result was a boom in #MiLB ballparks.

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Many of these ballparks are still standing and used by pro and summer-collegiate teams—or even by MLS teams. In this series, we’ll run through the major facilities opening in 1926, highlight their use as pro venues, and catch you up on how they’re still hosting fans.

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Today's MLB Draft may not have the cachet or instant impact of the NFL or NBA drafts, but it's still an essential tool for building a roster. Today's players are heavily scouted for years, so there aren't many surprises going in.

augustpublications.comBefore They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft ClaConsidered the greatest ever, the 1968 Los Angeles Dodgers class included Doyle Alexander, Bill Buckner, Ron Cey, Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, and Tom Paciorek.
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Compare that to 1968, when the Los Angeles Dodgers drafted the six All-Stars—Doyle Alexander, Bill Buckner, Ron Cey, Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, and Tom Paciorek, as well as Joe Ferguson and Bobby Valentine—in what most observers say is the greatest draft in MLB history.

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Eric Vickrey tells the story of how the Dodgers dynasty was fueled by this landmark draft in Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History, available from August Publications, Amazon and Ingram: www.augustpublications.com/products/bef...

augustpublications.comBefore They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft ClaConsidered the greatest ever, the 1968 Los Angeles Dodgers class included Doyle Alexander, Bill Buckner, Ron Cey, Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, and Tom Paciorek.
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Thanks to all who checked out Eric Vickrey last week as he kicked off the Baseball Hall of Fame Author Series to discuss Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History. At the end of the 1st day the Facebook feed of the talk generated over 3,000 views!

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If you’re visiting Cooperstown and the Hall of Fame, the newly remodeled Museum Store has signed copies of Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History at hand.

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It’s been a rough few years for the Memphis Redbirds : After being denied state funding for an extensive ballpark renovation, Memphis officials are now raising the prospect of pulling all city funding for AutoZone Park. #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz ballparkdigest.com/2026/06/16/r...

ballparkdigest.comRedbirds, Memphis clash over future of AutoZone Park - Ballpark DigestAfter being denied state funding, Memphis officials are now raising the specter of pulling all city funding for AutoZone Park.