With three groups still in the running to land the Miami Marlins, every bidder is seeking a competitive advantage. For local business leader Jorge Mas Santos, the tricky subject of Cuba politics could end up clouding or even derailing his bid. (more…)
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New Citi Field Netting Brings Praise, Curses From Mets Fans
With the protective netting extended at Citi Field well past the dugouts, some New York Mets fans are bemoaning the lack of potential in landing a foul ball — while players and other fans are happy to be watching the game under an additional layer of protection. (more…)
New at Chase Field: D-Backs Greens Urban Garden
Another green initiative for the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field, as the team unveiled D-backs Greens, a vertical urban garden on the northwest wall of the ballpark, just outside the main gates. (more…)
Midseason Cubs Improvements: At the Ballpark, Not the Field
To underscore the fact that the makeover of Wrigley Field is an ongoing process, the Chicago Cubs have implemented three changes — big and small — to the ballpark, to the area and to the fan experience in recent weeks. (more…)
How to Lure MLB to Portland? An All-Wood Ballpark
The ever-enterprising Lynn Lashbrook has an intriguing plan for luring Major League Baseball to Portland: he’s pitching the idea of building an all-wood ballpark at the site of the old Vaughn Street Park, former home of the Portland Beavers (Pacific Coast League). (more…)
New Sculpture on Tap at Chase Field
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Coors Light are about to unveil a unique sculpture at Chase Field. On Friday, July 21, a new sculpture created and filled with Coors Light cans collected during this season’s home games will be presented at the ballpark. (more…)
Braves See Positive Results From SunTrust Park, The Battery Atlanta
According to club executives, the Atlanta Braves are already seeing positive results from the openings of SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta. (more…)
Dodgers Seek Naming Rights Deal for Dodger Stadium Field
The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly seeking a naming rights partner for the field at Dodger Stadium, their home since 1962. (more…)
Ballpark Village Phase 2 Construction to Begin This Year
Construction will begin later this year on the next phase of Ballpark Village, the development outside of the St. Louis Cardinals‘ Busch Stadium. (more…)
How to Choose Your Sound Solution
When your live events venue is looking to invest in new audio-video solutions, video tends to steal the show. That massive video board might be your centerpiece, but it’s nothing without a professional sound system: skimp on the speakers, and you’ll regret it. (more…)
Beane: New Ballpark Could Help A’s Keep Players
Following a trade that sent two relievers to Washington, Oakland A’s executive president Billy Beane noted how a new ballpark could help the franchise in the future. (more…)
MLB Ballparks Await Their Turns at All-Star Games
Now that the 2017 Major League Baseball All-Star Game is in the books, Marlins Park can officially join the long list of ballparks that have hosted the event. (more…)
Manfred Hopeful on Rays Ballpark Search
In remarks on Tuesday, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred indicated that the Tampa Bay Rays have time to complete their search for a new ballpark. (more…)