This year, several college football games will take place at Major League Baseball ballparks. The mix includes a few bowl games, along with a historic rivalry at a historic venue and one ballpark’s first attempt at hosting football. (more…)
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Jury Clears Red Sox, Henry in Foul Ball Injury Trial
A lawsuit seeking $9.5 million from the Boston Red Sox and owner John Henry ended with a jury rejecting the case brought by a Fenway Park game attendee who claimed injuries from a foul ball. (more…)
MLB Best of the Ballparks 2018 Vote: Final Four Time
We’re down to the Final Four in the MLB Best of the Ballparks 2018 vote, with the top four seeds facing off in this round. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
Red Sox: “Sweet Caroline” is Not Going Anywhere
While it might be getting tired for some in Red Sox Nation, the Boston Red Sox are not planning to scratch “Sweet Caroline” from the Fenway Park playlist. (more…)
Signature Beers at the Ballpark
Ballparks have evolved from simple sports venues to sophisticated operations where food and beverage are integral parts of the fan experience. Beer is especially marketed as integral to baseball—and many MLB teams have embraced signature beers as a result. (more…)
College Football Set for Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium
Once the 2018 Major League Baseball season concludes, both Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium will be able to look forward to premiere college football matchups. (more…)
Yawkey Way Goes the Way of History
Boston city officials approved the renaming of Yawkey Way back to its original name, Jersey Street, after the Boston Red Sox petitioned to change it as a way to distance the team from former owner Tom Yawkey’s racist past. (more…)
2018 Preview: Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2018 campaign is underway. Up next: the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park. (more…)
Yawkey Morse Code to Remain on Green Monster
Regardless of whether Yawkey Way is renamed, the Boston Red Sox will not remove a Morse code tribute to former owner Tom Yawkey from Fenway Park‘s Green Monster. (more…)
Red Sox Say No Way, Yawkey Way
The Boston Red Sox have asked the city to rename Yawkey Way to Jersey Street in an effort to distance the current owners from former owner Tom Yawkey‘s racist legacy — but the move is being opposed by the Yawkey Foundation. (more…)
Boston Red Sox Eye Development Opportunities
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly considering opportunities to redevelop parcels near Fenway Park and land surrounding their spring training home, JetBlue Park. (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…)
Bud Booted; Sam Adams New Red Sox Beer Partner
The Boston Red Sox are going local with the selection of a new official beer, as leading independent craft brewer Sam Adams will be the new beer partner at Fenway Park, replacing industry giant Budweiser. (more…)