As they continue to plan the upcoming Globe Life Field, the Texas Rangers are evaluating whether to install a natural grass or artificial turf playing surface. (more…)
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Grant Secured for Doubleday Field Upgrades
A $1 million state Senate grant has been secured for future upgrades to Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, NY, helping to piece together funding for the project. (more…)
MLB Best of the Ballparks 2018 Vote Enters Second Round
A great start to the MLB Best of the Ballparks 2018 vote, as fans narrowed the field from 30 ballparks to 16 ballparks, with a few upsets in the mix. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
Hall of Fame to Reopen Grandstand Theater
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is set to reopen its Grandstand Theater, which has been undergoing a renovation. (more…)
Baseball Along the Water: MLB’s Best Waterfront Ballparks
The backdrops at Major League Baseball ballparks often stand out as distinguished characteristics, and that is certainly true of waterfront ballparks. Many of today’s facilities manage to incorporate waterfront views into their design, making their backdrops one of the focal points of the game day experience. (more…)
AT&T Park Bullpens Unlikely to Move
Citing a lack of alternative locations, the San Francisco Giants are not planning to relocate the bullpens from foul territory at AT&T Park. (more…)
New Tax Law Affecting Business Ballpark Spending
One side effect of the tax law passed earlier this year by Congress: small businesses are scaling back their commitments to spending on sporting events because tax deductibility for season tickets and group events has been reduced or eliminated. (more…)
Royals, Storm Chasers to Play 2019 Exhibition Game
The Kansas City Royals will travel to Werner Park on March 25, 2019, when they visit the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) for an exhibition game. (more…)
Oakland A’s Enter Coliseum Negotiations
As the result of a vote by the Oakland City Council, the Oakland A’s will enter exclusive negotiations about building a new ballpark at the Oakland Coliseum site. (more…)
PenFed Announces Sponsorship of Washington Nationals
PenFed Credit Union has announced a major sponsorship of the Washington Nationals, with the agreement affecting several areas of Nationals Park. (more…)
High-Profile Venues to Give MLB Major Exposure in 2019
Major League Baseball is making plans for 2019, with the circuit recently announcing two regular-season international series. (more…)
Let the Voting Begin: MLB Best of the Ballparks
Our annual fan vote for favorite ballparks begins today, as we launch the Best of the Ballparks vote with all 30 MLB ballparks in contention. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
Red Sox: “Sweet Caroline” is Not Going Anywhere
While it might be getting tired for some in Red Sox Nation, the Boston Red Sox are not planning to scratch “Sweet Caroline” from the Fenway Park playlist. (more…)