When Glendale (Az.) officials committed to funding Camelback Ranch-Glendale as a spring-training destination, economic development was a prime consideration. That long-awaited development could now be on the horizon. (more…)
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Gondolas and Tunnels: New Methods of Ballpark Transportation
When the Oakland Athletics unveiled a cutting-edge ballpark design yesterday that included green roofs and gondolas, there was some snickering about the team pushing hippie dreams. But alternative transportation to the ballpark is an idea whose time has come. (more…)
Red Sox-Dodgers World Series Ballparks
The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers are playing in this year’s World Series, providing a matchup of two signature franchises. This year’s Fall Classic also showcases two ballparks with plenty of World Series history, evoking reminders of the rich histories of their predecessors. (more…)
Raptors, Dodgers Renew Affiliation
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced a renewal of their player development contract (PDC) with the Odgen Raptors (Rookie; Pioneer League). An announcement from the Dodgers did not explicitly state the renewal length, but Raptors team president Dave Baggott confirmed to the Standard-Examiner that the extension runs through the 2020 season. (more…)
Billie Jean King Joins Dodgers Ownership Group
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced the addition of tennis icon Billie Jean King to their ownership group. King is joining the club’s ownership ranks along with her longtime partner, Ilana Kloss. (more…)
Dodgers Extend Four MiLB Affiliations Through 2020
The Los Angeles Dodgers have extended affiliations with the Oklahoma City Dodgers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League), Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (High A; California League) and the Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League) through 2020. (more…)
Elon Musk Pitches Dodger Stadium High-Speed Dugout Loop
First gondolas, and now an underground public transportation system, as entrepreneur Elon Musk is proposing a tunnel between Dodger Stadium and a yet-to-be-determined western terminus to relieve traffic to Los Angeles Dodgers games. (more…)
Flippy to Make Dodger Stadium Debut
Next month will see Flippy, the burger-flipping robot, make its debut in the concessions at Dodger Stadium for the Los Angeles Dodgers. (more…)
Gondola Lift Pitched for Dodger Stadium
Gondolas could become a transportation option for fans heading to Dodger Stadium, as a new proposal appears to be gathering some momentum. (more…)
Report: Dodger Stadium to Host 2020 MLB All-Star Game
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that the Los Angeles Dodgers and Dodger Stadium will host the 2020 MLB All-Star Game, quoting sources with knowledge of the situation. (more…)
2018 Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger Stadium
With a tribute to Kirk Gibson’s historic walk-off home run in the 1988 World Series, a slew of new food items and technology updates, the Los Angeles Dodgers are ready to make the 2018 Dodger Stadium season a memorable one. (more…)
MLB Teams Prep for Milestone Anniversaries in 2018
Several Major League Baseball teams are celebrating anniversary seasons this year, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants, and Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 3
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 three, covering organizations 18-13. (more…)