The Atlanta Braves might soon play in a renamed ballpark, as a merger of financial institutions SunTrust and BB&T could result in a rebranding of SunTrust Park. (more…)
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Prepping for Spring Training 2019
With training camps in full swing in a month, it’s time to look at the ballpark changes on hand for spring training 2019, which includes one major renovation and one new Florida ballpark—opening for a single game. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
When Atlanta became a major sports city, it did so with the brand-new Atlanta Stadium—a multipurpose facility that reflected its era when it opened in 1965. Later renamed Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, the venue was demolished in 1997, but current and future plans for the site allow it to be remembered to this day. (more…)
New for 2019: CoolToday Park
We have a name for the new spring-training home of the Atlanta Braves, set to open for a single 2019 game on March 24 before becoming the teams full-time home in 2020: CoolToday Park. (more…)
Adam English Named Stripers Vice President and GM
The Gwinnett Stripers (Class AAA; International League) have made a significant personnel decision, naming Adam English as their new Vice President and General Manager. (more…)
SunTrust Park in Running for 2021 All-Star Game
The Atlanta Braves may host an All-Star Game in the coming years, as Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred recently confirmed that SunTrust Park is in the running for the 2021 game. (more…)
Battery Atlanta Lands in October Spotlight
As the Atlanta Braves play their first postseason series at SunTrust Park, the adjacent The Battery Atlanta finds itself in the spotlight. (more…)
Fiscal Impact Study Gives High Marks to SunTrust Park, The Battery
The Atlanta Braves‘ SunTrust Park and adjacent The Battery Atlanta are providing a strong annual economic impact for Cobb County, according to a new study. (more…)
Johnson, Massengill Resign From Gwinnett
Two top executives have departed the Gwinnett Stripers (Class AAA; International League), as vice president and general manager North Johnson and assistant general manager Shari Massengill have each resigned. (more…)
Cobb County Okays Settlement With Braves
On Tuesday, Cobb County commissioners granted approval to a settlement with the Atlanta Braves, resolving a dispute over millions in fees associated with SunTrust Park and The Battery development. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Turner Field
The former Turner Field has lived several lives in the past 22 years. After opening as Centennial Olympic Stadium for the 1996 summer games, it was converted into a ballpark for the Atlanta Braves. (more…)
Braves to Top Off New Spring Training Facility Friday
The Atlanta Braves will celebrate a milestone on Friday morning, whey they host a topping off ceremony at their upcoming spring training complex in North Port, FL. (more…)
Beer-Tap Inventor Found Dead Inside SunTrust Park Beer Cooler
A man was found dead on Tuesday when his body was discovered inside a walk-in beer cooler at SunTrust Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Todd Keeling, 48, died while installing his beer-tap invention, according to his family. (more…)