In a first among MLB ballparks, Oracle Park–home of the San Francisco Giants–has received LEED Platinum Certification for an existing building from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). (more…)
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It’s Official: Globe Life Field to Feature Synthetic Surface
The Texas Rangers have announced that a synthetic surface will be installed at Globe Life Field, ending questions over the playing field at the team’s upcoming home. The retractable-roof ballpark will open in 2020. (more…)
La Russa: MLB Could Succeed in Nashville
Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa believes Major League Baseball would succeed in Nashville, and is part of an effort to bring MLB to the city. (more…)
Personnel News: Yankees, AquaSox
We have personnel news to report from the New York Yankees and the Everett AquaSox (Short Season A; Northwest League). (more…)
Arizona Bill Would Exempt MiLB Players From Minimum Wage Laws
An Arizona lawmaker has submitted a bill that would exempt minor league players from the state’s minimum wage laws, a proposal that has the backing of Major League Baseball. (more…)
Cardinals Installing LED Lights at Busch Stadium
In partnership with PLANLED, the St. Louis Cardinals are installing new LED lighting at Busch Stadium. The installation will be completed ahead of the 2019 season. (more…)
Thinking Big in Anaheim
With the Los Angeles Angels and Anaheim officials extending the Angel Stadium lease through 2020, both sides apparently are thinking big in order to back a new or renovated ballpark at the current Big A site. (more…)
Clearwater Gets Okay to Pursue $40M for Spectrum Field Upgrades
Clearwater, FL officials have received approval to pursue $40 million in county bed taxes for Philadelphia Phillies‘ spring-training facility upgrades, but whether that number is obtainable remains to be seen. (more…)
Phillies, Aramak Unveil 2019 Citizens Bank Park Upgrades
In advance of the 2019 season, the Philadelphia Phillies and concessionaire Aramark are unveiling several Citizens Bank Park upgrades–with some major implications for food and beverage areas. (more…)
Oakland Coliseum Name Change on Tap?
A name change to Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum could be in the works, as a potential naming-rights deal with RingCentral is being explored. (more…)
Tommy Thrall Joining Reds Broadcast Team
After calling games for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) since 2012, Tommy Thrall will join the Cincinnati Reds broadcast team in 2019. Thrall, who will be a part of the radio broadcasts, joins legendary Reds radio voice Marty Brennaman and the cast of Reds broadcasters for in-game and post-game coverage. (more…)
Clearwater Approves Spectrum Field Funding
On Thursday, the Clearwater City Council approved a plan to move $6 million from a proposed bridge project to help cover Philadelphia Phillies‘ spring-training facility upgrades. (more…)
Will Globe Life Field Feature Synthetic Surface?
Although the team has not made a final decision, a number of factors could lead to the Texas Rangers installing a synthetic surface at Globe Life Field. (more…)