The New York Mets are tripling the square footage of the protective netting at Citi Field, a project that is scheduled to be completed next month. (more…)
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Court Rules Against Development at Former Shea Stadium Site
The New York State Court of Appeals has ruled against Willets West, a proposed commercial development at the former site of Shea Stadium. (more…)
MLB Ballparks Host Packed Concert Slate
Based on announcements that have been made over the last few weeks, this summer is going be a busy one when it comes standout concerts at major league ballparks. The upcoming slate features headline acts at some of baseball’s most notable venues, providing another layer of entertainment at many venues during the summer. (more…)
Alternative Ballpark Realities
The best Major League Baseball ballparks are products of their surroundings, presenting a style and atmosphere reflective of their locale. While it is hard to picture some of the game’s premier venues at other locations, many of these ballparks were once considered for ultimately unused sites. (more…)
No Pepsi. Coke.
With Pepsi deciding not to renew their partnership deal with the New York Mets, the team turned to the natural rival for a Citi Field Signature Partnership deal: Coca-Cola. (more…)
Memories of a New York Mets World Series
Tonight the New York Mets will host Game 3 of the World Series — and just in time, after Games 1 and 2 in Kansas City didn’t well. Citi Field will be in the spotlight, but many fans will fondly remember where the Mets won a World Series for the first time: Shea Stadium. (more…)
New York Mets to install new Citi Field videoboard
New York Mets fans at Citi Field will have an enhanced ballpark experience in 2015, as the team is installing a new 13HD LED center-field videoboard — one of the first in the majors. (more…)
New York City: No bonanza from forgoing MLB suites
An attempt to plug a budget gap and placate public perceptions by giving up 12-person luxury suites at the new Yankee Stadium and Citi Field didn’t generate nearly the revenue anticipated by New York City officials. When both ballparks opened, New York City had rights to “landlord suites” in the homes of the Yankee and […]
Katz looking to unload Mets ownership?
Saul Katz, who controls the New York Mets ownership with the Wilpon family, may be looking to sell his share of the team, according to a published report. The issue is actually pretty simple, according to the report: Katz is tired of spending millions to prop up the team. From The New York Times: The […]
Ballpark of the future: location-based services, tracking, proximity marketing
Major League Baseball execs laid out their vision of the ballpark of the future, complete with the ability to track your movements across the ballpark and beam messages directly to your iPhone via proximity marketing. The demo installation at Citi Field was shared with the tech press during the final days of the season, combining […]
Prepping for the MLB All-Star Game
What does it take for Major League Baseball to prepare for an All-Star Game? In the case of this week’s event at Citi Field, it takes 20 or so clubbies to prep for player needs, never more the hordes needed to outfit the rest of the ballpark. The Wall Street Journal ran a piece detailing […]
Mall proposed for Citi Field parking lots
The New York Mets are proposing a 1.4-million-square-foot shopping mall on the parking lots to the east of Citi Field, and have received some important endorsements for the project. Queens Borough President Helen Marshall endorsed the project yesterday: Marshall gave her solid blessing to the 1.4-million-square-foot shopping mall on what is currently the baseball stadium […]
Yankees to invest in MLS team
The New York Yankees are investing in an expansion Major League Soccer franchise and could host the team at Yankee Stadium while a new soccer-specific facility is planned. The Yankees will own between 20 and 25 percent of New York City Football Club (putting up a chunk of the $100-million expansion fee), with Manchester City, […]