The Houston Astros will not field a team in the Rookie-level Appalachian League in 2018, leaving a hole in the circuit and at Pioneer Park, home of the Greeneville Astros. (more…)
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Houston Astros Returning to Minute Maid Park on Saturday
After having three home games moved to Tropicana Field due to the effects of Hurricane Harvey, the Houston Astros will return to Minute Maid Park on Saturday. (more…)
Teams Around Baseball Respond to Hurricane Harvey
In light of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, many teams around baseball are having to make scheduling adjustments. At the same time, many are also stepping up to assist in the ongoing recovery efforts. (more…)
Astros/Rangers Series Moving to Tropicana Field
With the Houston area affected by flooding from Hurricane Harvey, the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are shifting a three-game series to Tropicana Field. The series, which begins on Tuesday, was originally scheduled for Minute Maid Park. (more…)
The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches: Prepping for 2018
With one of the most dramatic entrances in all of spring training and several homages to South Florida, The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches opened with some issues in spring training 2017, but offseason work should yield the full fan experience envisioned by designers and team officials. (more…)
MLB Teams Roll Out Passes as Ticketing Options
Last week, the St. Louis Cardinals unveiled plans for a brand new monthly pass that will be available to fans this season. Under that package, fans can attend as many games per month at Busch Stadium as they desire for a monthly fee of $29.99. (more…)
Top Five MLB Opening Day Matchups of 2017
In less than a week, the 2017 Major League Baseball season will begin. Starting with a trio of games on Sunday, the slate of Opening Day matchups cross the league features some intriguing contests. (more…)
Houston Astros Unveil Lexus Field Club
The Houston Astros have reached a naming rights agreement with Lexus for the Lexus Field Club. The Lexus Field Club will be in the renovated centerfield area at Minute Maid Park. (more…)
Ballpark of the Palm Beaches Prepped for Debut
One of the more anticipated events of spring training is around the corner, as the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches is being prepped for its February 28 debut. (more…)
Astros, Hooks to Expand Protective Netting
The Houston Astros have announced that they will expand protective netting at Minute Maid Park and at Whataburger Field, home of the Corpus Christi Hooks (Class AA; Texas League). The netting at both ballparks will be in place for the 2017 season. (more…)
MLB Teams Prep Ballpark Renovations
Spring training is just around the corner, but up north, many Major League Baseball teams are working to finish construction projects in time for the start of the 2017 season. We are taking a look at what teams have been up to this off-season. (more…)
Fayetteville Developers Request More Time
Developers involved in the project surrounding a new downtown Fayetteville ballpark have requested a deadline extension in completing their master development plan. (more…)
Additional Fayetteville Ballpark Renderings Released
Additional renderings of a new Fayetteville ballpark have been released, showing a preliminary look at the future High-A Carolina League facility. (more…)