For nearly a century, a spot in the flood plain next to the Chattahoochee River was known as Golden Park. Theodore “Theo” Earnest Golden Sr., co-founder of Goldens’ Foundry and Machine Co. in Columbus, Georgia, is credited with being a patron of the sport of baseball. In fact, his tireless efforts brought the first South Atlantic Baseball League franchise to Columbus in 1926. The park built for the team was named for Theo, and it retained the name of Golden Park until a $50 million rebuilding turned it into Synovus Park, a state-of-the-art facility to house a Double-A franchise.
But not just any Double-A team. The Columbus Clingstones are a farm team of the Atlanta Braves, the MLB franchise that has captivated the hearts of the fans of Braves Nation … which without a doubt includes all of Georgia.
We attended two games during the opening homestand of the Clingstones and can now provide a full report to you about how this lovable-but-inadequate baseball facility has been transformed into a park worthy of the Braves’ top prospects.
Check out our in-depth review of Synovus Park with fascinating insights and 30 photos you won’t see anywhere else!
The players that we go to watch always look cool on the field. How can you look just as stylish while in the stands? From those awesome looking sunglasses and caps to jackets and jerseys, our experts can help you look your best. While 
The Rays and A’s took very different paths to reach a similar destination: playing the 2025 regular season in Minor League ballparks. In the case of the Rays, they are playing at the New York Yankees’ spring training park, which is usually used by the Yanks’ Florida State League team. The A’s are playing in the home of the Sacramento River Cats for at least three seasons while a new stadium is being constructed on the Las Vegas Strip.
There was only one new pro ballpark in the country in 2024, but there were lots of fascinating stories about baseball stadiums this year! That’s why we always produce a feature called The Ballpark Year In Pictures … and this year is no exception. Check out our 
It’s hard to keep track with the ever-changing saga of the Tampa Bay Rays’ quest for a new stadium. We’ve summarized the situation using commonly asked questions. It provides you with a look into the stalemate now occurring between the team and the two governmental entities that hold the purse strings so construction could start for a new stadium.