At a time when every MLB team has already installed or is looking at extended netting, the Boston Red Sox are proposing new seating closer to the Fenway Park playing field — but are not committing to protective netting at this time. (more…)
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End of an Era at RFK Stadium
When D.C. United ends its 2017 home season on Oct. 22, it will mark the end of an era for the MLS team–and the end of an era in stadium history, one that includes plenty of baseball. (more…)
Royals Installing LED Lights at Kauffman Stadium
The Kansas City Royals are updating a key part of Kauffman Stadium, as the club is installing LED lights prior to the 2018 season. (more…)
Yankees Invest in Vision Esports
The New York Yankees are venturing into esports, as the team has announced an investment partnership with Vision Esports. (more…)
Don’t Look Now, But Spring Training is Just Around The Corner
We’re midway through the 2017 MLB postseason, which means that we’re closer to 2018 spring training — and yes, there is news to pass along on the Grapefruit League and Cactus League fronts. (more…)
No Land, No Ballpark: Rays Face New Obstacles
With Hillsborough County facing problems in obtaining land parcels near downtown Tampa for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, officials are turning their sights to the West Shore area — and potentially delaying the project again. (more…)
Milwaukee Brewers to Extend Netting in 2018
The Milwaukee Brewers are the latest MLB team to announce extended netting for the 2018 season, as Miller Park will have protection to the far end of the dugout. (more…)
Texas Rangers Buy Hickory Crawdads
In their second MiLB acquisition in two years, the Texas Rangers purchased their Low-A affiliate, the Hickory Crawdads (Sally League), with a pledge to keep the team in L.P. Frans Stadium. (more…)
O’Malley, MLB Have Discussed Historic Dodgertown
Peter O’Malley said recently that he has had discussions with Major League Baseball about taking over Historic Dodgertown, the venerable Vero Beach complex. (more…)
Leiweke: Rays Can Succeed in Tampa Bay Region
Oakview Group co-founder Tim Leiweke recently weighed in on the Tampa Bay Rays‘ ballpark search, saying that he believes the Rays can find success in the Tampa Bay region. (more…)
Mets Announce Purchase of Syracuse Chiefs
Tuesday marked a shift for baseball in Syracuse, as the New York Mets announced their purchase of the Syracuse Chiefs (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Best New Concessions Experience: Miller Park
With an overhaul of food and beverage operations at Miller Park in 2017, the Milwaukee Brewers and Delaware North Sportservice went full Sconnie with a slate of new offerings and concourse layouts. For these upgrades, we’re awarding Miller Park the 2017 Ballpark Digest Award for Best New Concessions Experience. (more…)
Gary Denbo to be Derek Jeter’s First Major Hire for Marlins
For his first major personnel addition with the Miami Marlins, Derek Jeter is reportedly bringing Gary Denbo aboard to serve a key role in the organization. (more…)