It wasn’t quite an emergency, but it did make for an interesting tale after Bob Uecker, Joe Block, Jeff Levering and crew were trapped in the Milwaukee Brewers radio booth at Miller Park last night. (more…)
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Giants propose Mission Rock ballpark development
The San Francisco Giants are proposing a mixed-use development next to AT&T Park that would include retail, affordable housing, a new Anchor Steam brewery, 1.5 million square feet of commercial space and eight acres of parkland. (more…)
Florida approves new Nats/Astros spring training complex
Despite a deeply contentious end of session, the Florida Legislature approved changes in zoning to allow construction of a new Washington Nationals/Houston Astros spring training complex in West Palm Beach. (more…)
Braves add Omni Hotel to SunTrust Park mix
We have another piece of the grand SunTrust Park plan: a new high-end, full-service Omni Hotel will be part of the development for the Atlanta Braves, with a signature elevated pool deck and bar overlooking the plaza and ballpark. (more…)
MLB closes Orioles game to fans, shifts weekend series
MLB is responding to unrest in Baltimore with two unique moves: tomorrow’s game will be closed to fans, while this weekend’s series against the Tampa Bay Rays has been shifted from Oriole Park to Tropicana Field. (more…)
Orioles postpone game due to protests
The Baltimore Orioles will postpone tonight’s game at Oriole Park due to the accelerating turmoil in the city, as protestors react to the death of Freddie Gray while in police custody. (more…)
Tampa Bay Rays enhance game-day graphics
Another vendor deal to announce: the Tampa Bay Rays have teamed up with Daktronics to improve game-day graphics at Tropicana Field, while enhancing the fan experience. (more…)
‘Topes to welcome 7-millionth fan this weekend
We have a significant milestone coming up for the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League): the team will welcome the 7-millionth fan in team history to Isotopes Park this weekend. (more…)
Could Palm Beach land new Braves spring training facility? Probably not
Unless there are some unexpectedly large pots of money sitting around, it doesn’t look like there’s any public money available in Palm Beach County for a new Braves spring training facility. (more…)
Braves launch search for new spring site
We hinted at this a few weeks ago, and now the details are emerging: the Atlanta Braves are indeed ready to say goodbye to Disney World and Champion Stadium for spring training, as the team has made preliminary contact with several Florida counties about a move. (more…)
New Toronto turf raising MLB concerns
The new AstroTurf 3D Xtreme synthetic turf installed at Rogers Centre for the Toronto Blue Jays is raising concerns about its playability in Major League Baseball offices, but drastic changes to it are unlikely. (more…)
Manfred to Montreal: Here’s roadmap to MLB
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred continues to tease Montreal baseball fans with talk about how the market could support Major League Baseball — and laid out the roadmap (i.e., a new ballpark) for the sport to return to Quebec. (more…)
The birth of modern baseball design: 1965
If you want a stark look at how ballparks have evolved, let’s go back 50 years and review the MLB facilities in play for the 1965 season — the dawn of modern ballpark design, when the Astrodome and Shea Stadium were on the cutting edge. (more…)