The Houston Astros are making changes to their business operations under owner and chairman Jim Crane, reassigning Reid Ryan to another position and appointing Jim’s son Jared Crane to a leadership post. (more…)
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2019 World Series Ballparks
The stage is set for the 2019 World Series between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals, a matchup that puts a storied pair of ballparks in the Fall Classic. (more…)
Astrodome Renovation Plan has Stalled
Plans for a $105-million renovation of Houston’s Astrodome have effectively stalled, leaving questions about when the future of the venue will ultimately be addressed. (more…)
Minute Maid Park Seats to be Removed for Renovations
The Houston Astros have confirmed that existing seats will be removed from Minute Maid Park this offseason, clearing way for renovations that will result in new amenities. (more…)
Astros Extending Minute Maid Park Netting
The Houston Astros are extending protective netting farther down the baselines at Minute Maid Park, with installation to be complete by their August 19 home game. (more…)
Minute Maid Park Upgrades on Tap
The Houston Astros are planning renovations to Minute Maid Park, including upgrades in the right-field corner and a new season ticket holders club. (more…)
Express See Positive Reaction to Astros Affiliation
During their first season back as a Houston Astros affiliate, the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are experiencing positive trends, including increases in attendance and merchandise sales. (more…)
MLB Players: We Want Extended Netting
An incident in which a young girl was injured by a foul ball at Houston’s Minute Maid Park is prompting conversation about netting at ballparks, with many players calling for further protection for fans. (more…)
Foul-Ball Injury Likely to Revive Issue of Ballpark Netting Rules
After a young girl was injured by a foul ball off the bat of Cubs center fielder Albert Almora Jr. during a game at Minute Maid Park, we’re likely to see further debate about the proper locations for extended netting. (more…)
Rain Lands in Minute Maid Park During Astros Game
Torrential rainstorms hit Minute Maid Park on Thursday, with rain falling inside the retractable-roof ballpark as the Houston Astros hosted the Texas Rangers. (more…)
Modern Meets Traditional at New Segra Stadium
With the opening of Segra Stadium, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League) and team owner Houston Astros aim to honor the area’s rich military history—and at the same time help create a modern experience, both inside and around the ballpark. (more…)
2019 Preview: Houston Astros, Minute Maid Park
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 season is underway. Up next: the Houston Astros and Minute Maid Park. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities in 2019? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 4
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, updated for 2019. (more…)