The 2017 summer ballpark concert slate is already taking shape, as James Taylor has announced stops at four Major League Baseball venues. (more…)
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Playoffs Packed with Standout Ballparks
It is always a good postseason when Major League Baseball’s three oldest—and most storied—ballparks are in the spotlight. That will be the case this October, which will see Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, and Dodger Stadium all host playoff baseball. (more…)
Red Sox Rolling Out Big Papi Tributes
For the final regular season games of David Ortiz‘s career, the Boston Red Sox are rolling out a few interesting tributes. (more…)
When Fenway Almost Went Away
Fenway Park is as respected as any ballpark in baseball, but that was not always the case. In the 1960’s, an ambitious plan nearly brought it to a close. (more…)
Braves Field opened 100 years ago today
Interesting anniversary to note: Braves Field, the former home of the Boston Braves/Boston Bees, opened 100 years ago today. (more…)
Lucchino to step down from BoSox, will still lead Providence effort
Larry Lucchino, who oversaw the rebuilding of the Boston Red Sox on the field and in the grandstand, will step down as BoSox president/CEO by the end of the year, but will still remain active in the pursuit of a new Triple-A ballpark in Providence. (more…)
Growing tomatoes at the ballpark
Earl Weaver and Pasquale “Pat” Santarone, tomato farmers extraordinaire at Memorial Stadium, would be happy to see the latest trend in Major League Baseball: urban farms and gardens within the ballpark walls. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: MLB Final Four
The top four seeds all made their way to the Final Four voting in the MLB edition of Best of the Ballparks, as fans agreed with our assessment of the most outstanding ballparks in Major League Baseball. (more…)
Will fan injury cause MLB/MiLB policy changes?
A woman struck by a shattered baseball bat at Fenway Park remains in serious condition as the issue of how much protection MLB teams should offer fans rises to a national level once again. (more…)
Red Sox add 174 more seats to Fenway Park
Well, there’s another 14,094 tickets the Boston Red Sox will sell for Fenway Park this season, as the team added 174 more seats throughout the ballpark. (more…)
NPS: New outfield signage may alter historic nature of Wrigley Field
The addition of five outfield signs to Wrigley Field may alter the ballpark’s historic nature, thus making renovations by the Chicago Cubs ineligible for $75 million in federal tax credits, warns the National Park Service. The NPS and the IRS administer the historic-preservation tax credit program, which seeks to reward property owners to maintain historic […]
Slugger the Sea Dog to embark on epic walk in May
Nice promotion on a few levels: Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) mascot Slugger the Sea Dog will walk from Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts to Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine to raise money and awareness for Tourette’s Syndrome (TS). Slugger will depart from the warning track at Fenway Park at noon on Sunday, […]
Fenway Franks when the urge hits you
The Boston Red Sox are proposing a new concessions stand at the exterior of Fenway Park that would sell Fenway Franks and other food items daily, even on non-game days. The new stand would be located on Lansdowne Street, near Gate C, next to the WEEI broadcast booth. The Red Sox have applied to the […]