As vaccinations increase and positivity rates decline, MLB teams are working with local health officials to raise capacity limits at ballparks, adjusting operations along the way. (more…)
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Mets, Yankees offer shots with ticket chasers
The New York Yankees and New York Mets will launch vaccinated-only sections beginning May 19, while those receiving vaccines at the ballpark will receive a free game ticket for an upcoming game. (more…)
Blue Jays make it official: Shuffling off to Buffalo on June 1
The Toronto Blue Jays made it official: after two months to begin the 2021 MLB season at Dunedin’s TD Ballpark, the team will shift U.S. games to Sahlen Field, home of the Buffalo Bisons (Triple-A East). (more…)
Vaccinated-only ballpark sections on tap
Teams are implementing vaccinated-only sections to get more folks out to the ballpark: present proof of a full vaccination, and social-distancing restrictions are lifted. (more…)
It’s PNC Park vs. Fenway Park in 2021 MLB Best of the Ballparks finals
It’s defending champion PNC Park vs. Fenway Park in the finals of the 2021 MLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote, as modern retro takes on true retro to end the competition. (more…)
CDC revises mask guidelines, but expect to wear them at the ballpark–for now
With the C.D.C. revising the use of masks outdoors, we’re seeing several states raise capacity limits just in time for the start of the 2021 MiLB season–but still expect to wear a mask at the ballpark for the time being. (more…)
Elite Eight time in 2021 MLB Best of the Ballparks
With a great mix of classics and new classics, the 2021 MLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote has moved to the Elite Eight round. So you know what to do: go vote! (more…)
MLB Best of the Ballparks moves to Sweet Sixteen
After a popular first round, we’ve moved on to the second round of the 2021 Best of the Ballparks MLB vote, with some pretty intense matchups. So go vote! (more…)
Blue Jays to Buffalo, Bisons to Trenton
With it looking unlikely that the Toronto Blue Jays will return to Rogers Centre in the near future, the Buffalo Bisons (Triple-A East) will play out of Trenton temporarily, with the Blue Jays at Sahlen Field. (more…)
Signs of return to normalcy in MiLB, summer-collegiate worlds
With MiLB teams hosting alternate training site scrimmages and summer-collegiate teams announcing a return to action, we’re seeing small signs of a return to normalcy in 2021. (more…)
Rangers launch 2021 season with large crowd
The Texas Rangers began the 2021 season at Globe Life Field with a bang, as 38,238 fans showed up for the season opener after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott lifted state capacity and mask-usage mandates. (more…)
2021 Preview: T-Mobile Park, Seattle Mariners
With the dawn of the 2021 MLB season, the Seattle Mariners were finally able to unveil upgrades planned for last season at T-Mobile Park. (more…)
2021 Preview: Comerica Park, Detroit Tigers
After weeks of uncertainty about expected capacity at Comerica Park, the Detroit Tigers opened the season with scaled-back offerings operating under standard MLB safety procedures. (more…)