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 continue our ranking of MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities with part two, covering organizations 24-19. (more…)
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New for 2018: FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches
We have a new name for The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, spring home of the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros, after a naming-rights sale: FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. (more…)
Harris County Approves Astrodome Renovation
Harris County officials have approved a $105 million renovation to the Astrodome, bringing some certainty to the venerable structure’s future. (more…)
Ballpark at the Palm Beaches Construction Continues
As its second spring training for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals approaches, construction work is still taking place at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. (more…)
Dodger Stadium Ready for First Game 7
Dodger Stadium is hours away from hosting game seven of the World Series, a first in the long history of the ballpark. (more…)
Minute Maid Park Menu Ready for World Series
Now that the World Series has shifted to Houston, Minute Maid Park is rolling out some new food items at its concessions. (more…)
Dodger Stadium, Minute Maid Park Take Center Stage
Dodger Stadium and Minute Maid Park have the distinction of hosting this year’s World Series matchups, giving Major League Baseball a chance to showcase two facilities that are in many ways opposites. (more…)
Astros Pull Out of Greeneville, Appalachian League
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…)
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…)