Concerns have been expressed about early renderings of Globe Life Field, the future home of the Texas Rangers, but some officials are stressing that design work will continue. (more…)
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Rockies Planning Coors Field Upgrades
A new scoreboard is among the upcoming additions to Coors Field, as the Colorado Rockies have announced a variety of ballpark improvements for 2018. The 2018 season will be the Rockies’ 25th in franchise history. (more…)
Fan Struck by Foul Ball at Yankee Stadium
During Wednesday afternoon’s game at Yankee Stadium, a young girl had to be taken to the hospital after being struck by a foul ball. (more…)
Montreal Ballpark Renderings Released
The architectural firm Provencher_Roy has reportedly designed renderings depicting a new Montreal ballpark, a city with major league ambitions. (more…)
Joe Maddon: The Rays Need a Better Facility
During his return to Tropicana Field to manage against his former club, Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said that the Tampa Bay Rays need a new ballpark. (more…)
AT&T Stadium Refinanced to Help Pay for Globe Life Field
Arlington is planning to refinance its remaining debt on AT&T Stadium, a move that it hopes will help cover the costs of Globe Life Field. (more…)
MLB, Camping World Holdings Announce Partnership
Major League Baseball has announced a new multi-year partnership with Camping World Holdings that makes the company the presenting partner of the 2017 League Championship Series. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: League Park
The Cleveland Indians held out for many years, but eventually League Park’s run as the team’s full-time home came to an end. (more…)
Hailey Dawson to Deliver First Pitch at World Series
Hailey Dawson, a 7-year-old girl whose goal is to throw the first pitch at every Major League Baseball ballpark, will deliver the ceremonial first pitch at game four of the World Series. (more…)
‘Racism is as American as Baseball’ Sign Removed from Fenway Park
During Wednesday’s game at Fenway Park, a group of fans unfurled a banner above the Green Monster that read “Racism is as American as Baseball.” Security personnel confiscated the banner, and ejected four fans from the ballpark. (more…)
Rangers Secure $600M in Financing for Globe Life Field
SunTrust Banks has closed $600 million in financing for the Texas Rangers, funding the team’s share of construction costs of Globe Life Field. Set to open in 2020, Globe Life Field is retractable-roof ballpark that is being constructed as part of a public/private partnership with the City of Arlington. (more…)
Marlins-Brewers Series Shifts to Miller Park
Due to the effects of Hurricane Irma, the Miami Marlins are shifting their upcoming home series against the Milwaukee Brewers to Milwaukee’s Miller Park. (more…)
Rays Returning to Tropicana Field on Friday
The Tampa Bay Rays have announced that they will return to Tropicana Field on Friday, when they begin a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox. This comes after a three-game series that began on Monday was relocated because of Hurricane Irma. (more…)