While the Texas Rangers are still considering their options for the facility’s playing surface, the club indicates that Globe Life Field is being designed with natural grass in mind. (more…)
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Time-Lapse Camera Installed at Globe Life Field Site
A time-lapse camera has been installed near the site of Globe Life Field, allowing fans to follow the construction of the Texas Rangers future home. (more…)
“Project Wolverine” Projected Marlins Profits in 2018 and Beyond
“Project Wolverine,” the name of a confidential document distributed by Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter, projected that the team would turn strong profits in 2018 and beyond. (more…)
Oakland A’s to Offer Free Game on April 17
In celebration of their 50th anniversary in Oakland, the Oakland A’s will offer fans a free game on April 17, 2018, when they host the Chicago White Sox. That April 17 matchup will come exactly 50 years after the A’s first game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. (more…)
New LED Lights Installed at Kauffman Stadium
Kauffman Stadium has received a significant upgrade, as the Kansas City Royals have installed LED lighting for the 2018 season and beyond. (more…)
Best of 2017, #4: MLB Teams Extend Netting at Ballparks
We end 2017 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #4: MLB teams roll out plans to extend protective netting at their ballparks. (more…)
Best of 2017, #5: Oakland A’s Ballpark Search
We end 2017 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #5: The ongoing quest for a new Athletics ballpark in Oakland. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Forbes Field
Over its decades of use by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Forbes Field was the site of many of baseball’s most memorable moments. In 1970—like many teams during did during that era—the Pirates departed their classic ballpark to move into a new multipurpose stadium, leaving much of Forbes Field to be demolished. (more…)
In Memoriam: Dick Enberg
Dick Enberg, a broadcasting legend whose career spanned decades and covered multiple sports, passed away Thursday morning at the age of 82. (more…)
Why Bowman Left BAM: Inappropriate Behavior
When Bob Bowman and MLB Advanced Media parted ways, it was presented as an amicable departure. Now, a report indicates Bowman was asked to leave by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred after years of troubling workplace behavior. (more…)
Best of 2017, #6: Wrigley Field Renovations
We end 2017 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #6: The latest renovations to Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. (more…)
Upset Marlins Fans Question Jeter at Town Hall
At a town hall on Tuesday, fans of the Miami Marlins voiced their displeasure with the team’s direction under its new ownership group that includes CEO Derek Jeter. (more…)
Best of 2017, #8: Tampa Bay Rays Seek New Ballpark
We end 2017 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #8: The Tampa Bay Rays continue to pursue a new ballpark. (more…)