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…)
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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…)
Express Unveil New Astros Affiliation, Logos/Branding
It’s a new look and an old partner for the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as the team announced a return to a Houston Astros affiliation and a series of new logos and branding. (more…)
Fresno Grizzlies: We’ll Have a New MLB Affiliate
The first news for the 2018 Affiliate Dance regarding a new relationship: the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Houston Astros are not renewing their player-development contract (PDC). (more…)
River Bandits, Astros Extend Affiliation
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) and the Houston Astros extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
ValleyCats, Astros Extend Affiliation Through 2020
The Tri-City ValleyCats (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and Houston Astros have announced a two-year extension of their player development contract (PDC), carrying their affiliation through the 2020 season. (more…)
2019 Ticket Sales Strong in Fayetteville
The Fayetteville Carolina League club that will open a new ballpark in 2019 is reporting strong ticket sales, potentially setting the tone for a big debut season. (more…)
MLB Announces 2019 Monterrey Games
Major League Baseball will return to Monterrey, Mexico in 2019 with three different events, including Spring Training and regular-season games. (more…)
Astros Extend Lease, Start Planning Minute Maid Park 2.0
The Houston Astros extended their ballpark lease through 2050, with plans to revamp the ballpark into Minute Maid Park 2.0 in years to come. (more…)