More news from the Atlanta Braves about SunTrust Park, opening in 2017: the adjacent mixed-use development will be branded as The Battery Atlanta, featuring a slew of restaurants, a brewpub and a high-end steakhouse. (more…)
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U.S. Cellular videoboard upgrades unveiled
The Chicago White Sox are embarking on another makeover of U.S. Cellular Field for 2016, and the first step is the installation of new outfield videoboards, as well as upgrades to the existing main scoreboard. (more…)
Time for Old Ballparks!
We’re in the midst of a pretty exciting playoff season, and we’ve been tracking former playoff ballparks on our Old Ballparks Facebook page and Twitter feed. Join us! (more…)
After SCOTUS decision, A’s future no clearer
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has taken the option of a San Jose ballpark off the menu, the future of the Oakland Athletics facility needs still remains unclear — a situation that probably won’t change until next year. (more…)
Supreme Court: No reexamination of MLB antitrust exemption
Not a surprise: the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear San Jose’s appeal of Major League Baseball’s antitrust exemption, which should end any chance of the Oakland Athletics moving to a new Silicon Valley ballpark. (more…)
Could Supreme Court take on MLB antitrust exemption?
Today marks the opening day of the new U.S. Supreme Court term, and a matter potentially up for consideration is San Jose’s challenge to Major League Baseball’s antitrust exemption. (more…)
MLB, Rays push back on Braves spring camp proposal
In an unusual show of internal dissent, Major League Baseball says a priority for the sport in St. Petersburg is not a spring-training complex for the Atlanta Braves, but rather a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)
Toronto, Boston to square off in Montreal next spring
Major League Baseball will again return to Montreal’s Olympic Stadium for a third straight year, as the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox will wrap up spring training there next year on April 1-2. (more…)
Braves fan falls to his death at Turner Field
Sad news out of Turner Field: Saturday night Atlanta Braves fan Gregory Kent Murrey fell to his death from the upper deck after landing 40 feet on the concrete below. (more…)
Marlins debate bringing in fences — again
With the home team recording a low number of homers and doubles, the Miami Marlins are once again looking at moving in the fences at Marlins Park, this time for the 2016 season. (more…)
Baltimore begins planning for Oriole Park overhaul
More open spaces, fewer seats and additional party decks are all on the table as the Baltimore Orioles begin to throw around ideas for the future of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (more…)
Comerica Park concrete crashes on concourse
A piece of concrete fell to the concourse Sunday at Comerica Park after the conclusion of the Detroit Tigers/Texas Rangers game, with team officials looking into the issue. (more…)
Dust settles at Wrigley Field — for now
With the re-opening of Sheffield and Waveland avenues this week, the first round of Wrigley Field renovations is in the books, though work on the other Friendly Confines changes will continue for months. (more…)