The twelve Houston Astros sponsorship signs behind the Crawford Boxes — the ones partially obscuring the outfield train track for more than a season — are coming down and relocated elsewhere in Minute Maid Park. The signage came out of a good impulse: they were to honor members of the Community Leaders program, which began […]
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Metro to extend Nationals Park service during playoffs
Thanks to sponsorship from Living Social, Metro train service to Nationals Park will be extended when the Washington Nationals host playoff games. Because of commercials and other breaks, playoff games tend to go long. During the regular service the last train at the Navy Yard station leaves at 11:20 p.m. — a time that’s usually late […]
Crane: We’re still evaluating ballpark changes for 2013
It’s been a pretty miserable year for the Houston Astros, but owner Jim Crane says fans should appreciate changes for 2013, including new uniforms and possible ballpark changes. Some of the changes are final; some are not. Uniform changes have been submitted to Major League Baseball for approval — which, barring something extraordinary, should appear […]
HiToms, Tobs turn back the clock — way beyond uniform changes
The Thomasville HiToms and Wilson Tobs (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) played an unusual turn-back-the-clock series, traveling via train. Various minor-league teams representing both cities have been around for decades and decades, going way back to the days of Class C and Class D ball. In the old days, circuit were built around train lines […]
Tal’s Hill, Astros train leaving the station?
The Houston Astros are looking at removing both Tal’s Hill in center field and the train running above it as part of branding changes for the 2013 season, when the team enters the American League. The raised center-field hill at Minute Maid Park, never popular with players, was named for former Astros executive Tal Smith in […]
Saints unveil 20th-anniversary logo
The St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) today unveiled a new logo to commemorate 20 years at Midway Stadium. In a word: Train. “Our first 19 seasons in St. Paul have been amazing for so many reasons, but primarily thanks to the most passionate fans in baseball,” said Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Derek Sharrer. […]