Ballparks

Crosley Field and the Birth of Night Baseball in 1935

On May 24, 1935, the Cincinnati Reds played the first major-league night game at Crosley Field. This is the story of that game, the attendance gains that followed, the park itself and how lights spread across the sport.

4Baseball Staff · Nov 5, 2026 · 9 min read

How a Ballpark Is Built and Financed

Who pays for a major-league ballpark and how: owner-built parks, the municipal stadium era, the public-private deals since Camden Yards, the tax and bond tools behind them, a worked bond example and what leases decide.

4Baseball Staff · Nov 5, 2026 · 12 min read

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