With an unprecedented drought affecting all aspects of life in California, groundskeepers and operations managers are making do with less water in pro-baseball ballparks. (more…)
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Will fan injury cause MLB/MiLB policy changes?
A woman struck by a shattered baseball bat at Fenway Park remains in serious condition as the issue of how much protection MLB teams should offer fans rises to a national level once again. (more…)
Minute Maid Park changes would remove Tal’s Hill
The Houston Astros today announced $15 million in changes to Minute Maid Park‘s center-field area for the 2016 season: improved seating options, better access and revisions to the playing field, including the removal of Tal’s Hill. (more…)
Manfred: A’s ballpark needs attention
With several communities — Inglewood, San Diego, Carson, Oakland, St. Louis — preoccupied with NFL stadium plans, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says the ballpark needs of the Oakland Athletics shouldn’t be lost in the shuffle. (more…)
Braves unveil SunTrust Park Chop House
The Chop House will be making the move from Turner Field to SunTrust Park in 2017, as the Atlanta Braves signed a deal with MillerCoors to have Coors Light serve as main sponsor to the popular dining venue. (more…)
Montreal on tap to host MLB series in 2016?
Montreal could host an MLB series in 2016, as Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre pitched games at Olympic Stadium to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, who was reportedly receptive to the idea. (more…)
Reds adding second GABP scoreboard for ASG
The Cincinnati Reds are adding a second videoboard to Great American Ball Park for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game, backed by longtime team sponsor Proctor & Gamble. (more…)
Giants adding biometrics to AT&T Park entry
It will be a little quicker for season-ticket holders to enter AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, as the team will be offering biometric fingerprint recognition through a designated lane at Willie Mays Plaza. (more…)
Braves unveil new SunTrust Park renderings, sales center
We have some new renderings of SunTrust Park, the new home of the Atlanta Braves, who announced season tickets for the 2017 inaugural season are now on sale at the newly opened SunTrust Park Preview Center. (more…)
Surprise Stadium upgrades approved
It wasn’t what the teams originally sought, but the Surprise (Az.) City Council today approved $21.9 million in improvements to Surprise Stadium, spring home of the Texas Rangers and the Kansas City Royals. (more…)
Upping the fan experience with branded ballpark restaurants
As MLB and MiLB teams work to enhance the fan experience, one key building block is the addition of branded restaurants within the ballpark — with restauranteurs retaining much control over the offerings. (more…)
Some Wrigley Field bleachers now open
Left- and center-field bleachers at Wrigley Field opened for business last night, as the Chicago Cubs unveiled a very visible part of the remaking of the Friendly Confines — a job that will take several years. (more…)
Could development drive Angels from Anaheim?
With a Chinese investor pitching a $450-million development next to Angel Stadium and the Angels clearly not wanting to continue the status quo, the future of the team in Anaheim is once again in play. (more…)