The Arizona Diamondbacks are embarking on one big change for the 2019 season: synthetic turf designed for baseball will replace the grass turf at Chase Field. (more…)
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MLB Announces 2019 Monterrey Games
Major League Baseball will return to Monterrey, Mexico in 2019 with three different events, including Spring Training and regular-season games. (more…)
Rawhide, Diamondbacks Extend PDC Through 2020
The Visalia Rawhide (High A; California League) and Arizona Diamondbacks have announced a two-year extension of their player development contract, thus maintaining their affiliation through 2020. (more…)
Reno, Diamondbacks Extend Affiliation Through 2020
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Maricopa County Approves Chase Field Deal
An agreement between Maricopa County and the Arizona Diamondbacks concerning Chase Field is official, as county supervisors approved the deal earlier this week. (more…)
Public Weighs in on Proposed Chase Field Deal
With a key vote coming Wednesday, area residents have offered their opinions on a proposed deal between Maricopa County and the Arizona Diamondbacks over Chase Field. (more…)
Sorting Out the Diamondbacks Ballpark Situation
With the announcement that the Arizona Diamondbacks are free to seek a ballpark solution after settling a lawsuit with Maricopa County, the team ownership now has some options for the future — which may include a Chase Field renovation or demolition. (more…)
D-Backs Can Plan for New Ballpark Under Deal with Maricopa County
The Arizona Diamondbacks are free to search for a new ballpark–or even a new market–under a deal with Maricopa County that frees the municipality from paying $187 million in maintenance to Chase Field. (more…)
Promotions Watch: 2018 MLB Throwback Nights
In one of the better promotional trends for 2018 Major League Baseball, several teams will feature throwback nights. The promotions in the works will allow fans to see a unique mix of retro-inspired uniforms, while simultaneously paying homage to history. (more…)
MLB Teams Prep for Milestone Anniversaries in 2018
Several Major League Baseball teams are celebrating anniversary seasons this year, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants, and Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 3
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We continue our ranking of MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities with part three, covering organizations 18-13. (more…)
2018 Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks, Chase Field
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2018 campaign launches next week. We’ll begin with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chase Field. (more…)
D-Backs to Use Bullpen Cart in 2018
A bullpen cart will be used at at least one major league ballpark during the 2018 season, as the Arizona Diamondbacks will utilize one at Chase Field. (more…)