Fans of the Texas Rangers got an early look at the upcoming Globe Life Field over the weekend, helping to build anticipation for the ballpark’s opening in March. (more…)
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New For 2020: Sox Golden Ale
As we start planning for the 2020 MLB season, another limited-run brew will be debuting: Goose Island Beer Co. and the Chicago White Sox will be offering Sox Golden Ale at Guaranteed Rate Field and at retailers throughout the city. (more…)
Proposed Extended Netting Mandate Introduced in Ohio
Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill that would mandate extended netting standards at major and minor-league ballparks, representing a state-level attempt to put certain requirements into law. (more…)
New Globe Life Park Synthetic Turf Installed
A new synthetic turf field has been installed at Globe Life Park, the latest step in converting the former Texas Rangers home into a venue that will host professional football and soccer teams. (more…)
First Exterior Signage Installed at Globe Life Field
Today marked another milestone in the construction of Globe Life Field, opening in March as the new home of the Texas Rangers: Installation of the first exterior Globe Life Field sign. (more…)
Mayors Join Battle Against MLB’s MiLB Contraction Plan
The battle against MLB’s plans to contract 42 MiLB franchises sees a new set of participants with the establishment of a task force made up of 30-plus U.S. mayors, many of whom from cities not in danger of losing their minor-league teams. (more…)
Some PNC Park Seats Being Replaced
Some seats at PNC Park are being replaced, with the project expected to serve as an early step in long-term plans the Pittsburgh Pirates have for the ballpark. (more…)
ABS Technology To Be Used in Spring Training on Limited Basis
Automated ball-strike (ABS) technology–referred to popularly as robo-umps–will be implemented during spring training 2020 for nine games on an evaluative basis, but the ABS technology won’t be used for any actual game calls. (more…)
A’s Howard Terminal Ballpark Push Takes Another Step Forward
The Oakland A’s push to build a new ballpark at Howard Terminal has taken another step forward, with the Oakland City Council approving an agreement that allows an environmental review to be released. (more…)
Group Threatening Lawsuit Over Angel Stadium Sale
There could be a lawsuit over Anaheim’s approval of a deal to sell Angel Stadium and surrounding land to a development group led by Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno, as a group of residents contends negotiations were made in violation of a California transparency law. (more…)
New for 2021: American Family Field
American Family Field will be the name of the current Miller Park come the 2021 season, as the Wisconsin insurance firm and the Milwaukee Brewers formally announce the new moniker. (more…)
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Renovation Talks Continue
Discussions continue over proposed renovations to Jupiter’s Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, spring home of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins, as the teams look to finalize plans for the project. (more…)
Minnesota Twins Roll Out 2020 Twins Pass
The Minnesota Twins have rolled out their 2020 Twins Pass, billing the ticket plan as an affordable option that can give fans access to 80 home games for a monthly fee. (more…)