They say the surest sign of spring is pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training. And, yeah, that’s great if you’re a pitcher or a catcher. The rest of us will just be watching the games this summer, and if we’re watching, we’re eating. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2018
MLB Ballparks Hosting Top Music Talent
Ballparks and teams are always looking for events in addition to baseball games to bring fans to their venue. Concerts have been a popular choice for many years and this season is no different, as a slew of musical talent prepares to tour ballparks around Major League Baseball. (more…)
RiverDogs Unveil 2018 Menu Items
Ahead of the 2018 season, the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) are rolling several new menu items at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. (more…)
2018 MLB Ballpark Upgrades Preview
With relatively few new ballparks planned for the next several years, the trend in Major League Baseball is for teams to implement ballpark refreshes and sectional makeovers. Here’s a look at MLB ballpark upgrades in the works for the 2018 season. (more…)
Ballpark Changes for 2018 Spring Training
As you plan your 2018 spring training trip, there are some ballpark changes you should note. Most are of the minor variety, but they are still worth mentioning here. (more…)
Hessman, Schnacke Named to International League Hall of Fame
The International League‘s 2018 Hall of Fame class is set, as the circuit’s all-time home run king Mike Hessman and Columbus Clippers President and General Manager Ken Schnacke are being inducted. The two men were elected to the IL Hall by a vote of living Hall of Famers, longtime executives, broadcasters, and members of the media. […]
New Coors Field Scoreboard Renderings Unveiled by Rox
Talk about high-defiinition: Renderings of the new Colorado Rockies scoreboard at Coors Field were unveiled by the team, with the new video display twice as large as its predecessor. (more…)
Extended Netting on Tap for Oakland Coliseum, Hohokam Stadium
Another team has unveiled its extended-netting plans for 2018, as the Oakland Athletics announced netting will be installed to the end of the dugouts at the Oakland Coliseum and the A’s spring-training home, Hohokam Stadium. (more…)
Thunder to Become Pork Roll for Select 2018 Games
For select nights in 2018, the Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) will take the field as the Trenton Pork Roll. (more…)
Fenway Park Extended Netting On Tap in 2018
We will see Fenway Park extended netting in 2018, as the Boston Red Sox announced plans to install fan protection both in Boston and at the team’s spring-training ballpark, JetBlue Park. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: SRP Park
It’s an idea that’s been brewing for over ten years and as Opening Day 2018 approaches, the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League) are preparing to open SRP Park. (more…)
National Pro Fastpitch to Celebrate 15th Season
The 2018 season will bring a milestone for National Pro Fastpitch, as the league will be celebrating its 15th anniversary. In honor of its anniversary, National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) has announced various season long initiatives that will recognize influential and impactful players of the league throughout its history. (more…)
New Yankee Stadium Extended Netting to Be Partly Retractable
The New York Yankees announced details of new Yankee Stadium extended netting for 2018, which will run all the way down the line but partly retractable at the dugouts, giving fans the chance to interact with players before games. (more…)