As we all eagerly await tomorrow’s World Series opener from Minute Maid Park, we’ve compiled some numbers on the ballparks hosting the most–and fewest–World Series games since the initial event in 1903. (more…)
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2019 World Series Ballparks
The stage is set for the 2019 World Series between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals, a matchup that puts a storied pair of ballparks in the Fall Classic. (more…)
Smith Played Role in Renovating 2018 World Series Ballparks
This year’s World Series features games at Fenway Park and Dodger Stadium, two classic ballparks that Janet Marie Smith played a role in renovating. (more…)
Red Sox-Dodgers World Series Ballparks
The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers are playing in this year’s World Series, providing a matchup of two signature franchises. This year’s Fall Classic also showcases two ballparks with plenty of World Series history, evoking reminders of the rich histories of their predecessors. (more…)
MLB, YouTube TV Announce Expanded Partnership
Major League Baseball has announced an expanded partnership with YouTube TV, making the cable-free, live TV service the presenting sponsor of 2018 and 2019 World Series. (more…)
Dodger Stadium Ready for First Game 7
Dodger Stadium is hours away from hosting game seven of the World Series, a first in the long history of the ballpark. (more…)
Dodger Stadium, Minute Maid Park Take Center Stage
Dodger Stadium and Minute Maid Park have the distinction of hosting this year’s World Series matchups, giving Major League Baseball a chance to showcase two facilities that are in many ways opposites. (more…)
Hailey Dawson to Deliver First Pitch at World Series
Hailey Dawson, a 7-year-old girl whose goal is to throw the first pitch at every Major League Baseball ballpark, will deliver the ceremonial first pitch at game four of the World Series. (more…)
World Series TV Ratings: Game 7 Through the Roof
Good news on the popularity front for Major League Baseball: Game 7 of the 2016 World Series was the most-watched baseball game since 1991, as 40 million people tuned in to see the Chicago Cubs break a curse and capture their first championship since 1908. (more…)
Game Five Ratings Top Sunday Night Football
Ratings from game five of the World Series delivered some good news for Major League Baseball, as the contest topped Sunday Night Football. (more…)
Good Start for World Series Ratings
There is still more baseball to be played, but early signs point to a nice boost for World Series television ratings. (more…)
Memories of a New York Mets World Series
Tonight the New York Mets will host Game 3 of the World Series — and just in time, after Games 1 and 2 in Kansas City didn’t well. Citi Field will be in the spotlight, but many fans will fondly remember where the Mets won a World Series for the first time: Shea Stadium. (more…)
Year-end countdown: #2, 1919 World Series film footage
Between now and New Year’s Eve we’ll run down the top ten stories covered on Ballpark Digest in 2014, determined by page views. At #2: an amazing film from the 1919 World Series. (more…)