With the annual Toronto Blue Jays exhibition series scheduled for next weekend, it’s time for the annual discussion of if or when Major League Baseball will return to Montreal, as Mayor Denis Coderre updates ballpark and ownership issues. (more…)
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Big League Weekend in the Alamodome: A Precursor?
Major League Baseball returns to San Antonio this weekend, as the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros face off at the Alamodome in a series that inevitably brings up a discussion of the city’s suitability to host MLB in the future. (more…)
Ballparks and Movies: Magic in the Bleachers
Pitchers and catchers are reporting, and spring is dawning soon. With temperatures still around freezing in the north, we’re catching a few movies before Grapefruit League and Cactus League action gets underway. Here are our picks for the ten best performances by Major and Minor League Baseball ballparks on the silver screen. (more…)
Raiders, A’s spar over future facilities
Though there’s nothing close to a tangible project under consideration, Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis is accusing the Oakland Athletics of standing between his team and a sparkling new stadium at the current O.Co Coliseum site. (more…)
Braves absent in St. Pete spring-training talks
While Pinellas County officials and reps from SportsPark Partners LLC have been meeting about a potential amateur sports and spring-training complex in St. Petersburg, there’s been a notable absence in the proceedings: the Atlanta Braves. (more…)
Cardinals employee pleads guilty to hacking; team waiting for penalty
Uncharted waters for Major League Baseball, as St. Louis Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa pleads guilty to illegal entry into a protected database maintained by the Houston Astros and the team awaits any potential penalties. (more…)
Best of 2015: #4, Montreal’s MLB Dreams
We end 2015 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: Montreal fans were still passionate about a return of Major League Baseball to the city, as MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred lays out a roadmap. (more…)
Oakland pitches new Athletics ballpark sites
We’re back to the future in the Bay Area, where Oakland officials are pitching ballpark sites to the Athletics ownership — even though there’s a solid chance the team will be the only tenant in the Coliseum area in a few years. (more…)
Marlins to move in fences for 2016
The Miami Marlins are planning to move in and lower the outfield fences at Marlins Park for the 2016 season, with the most change planned for center field and the power alleys. (more…)
MLB netting recommendations unveiled
Major League Baseball has issued the long-awaited recommendations about increased netting at ballparks, suggesting that coverage be expanded to the near end of the dugouts and within 70 feet of home plate. (more…)
Investor proposes site for downtown Montreal ballpark
Developer Luc Poirier has won the rights to purchase the former Montreal Children’s Hospital site in downtown Montreal and says the site would be the perfect place for a new Montreal MLB ballpark. (more…)
Next step in MLB world domination: Europe?
We could see the first European MLB games as soon as 2017, as London’s Olympic Stadium may host games to launch the season in another international promotion. (more…)
More netting on tap for MLB ballparks next season
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says more netting to protect fans from foul balls is on tap for the 2016 season, but specifics will be announced next year. (more…)