Yes, we know we’ve not even reached the end of the league championship series, but planning for the 2019 MLB season is already well underway. Here’s a first look at what teams have planned for their fans next season. (more…)
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2018 MLB Postseason Ballparks: A Mix of Classic and New
Major League Baseball is now gearing up for the 2018 postseason. The action on the field will take place within several distinct venues, as this year’s mix of MLB postseason ballparks include some of the game’s classics and one venue making its October debut. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Turner Field
The former Turner Field has lived several lives in the past 22 years. After opening as Centennial Olympic Stadium for the 1996 summer games, it was converted into a ballpark for the Atlanta Braves. (more…)
Tech and the Art of Ballpark Design
Baseball may be played on a grass field using the same tools as existed in the game a century ago. But everything else has changed, and today designing a ballpark is a uniquely high-tech experience. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Notable August MiLB Promotions
With the calendar ready to turn to August, the Minor League Baseball season is winding down. However, that does not mean that MiLB’s promotional slate is being dialed back, as the month will feature several standout promotions. We cover the August 2018 highlights in our latest Promotions Watch. (more…)
Future MLB All-Star Game Sites: 2019 and Beyond
With the 2018 All-Star Game in the books, Major League Baseball can look ahead to the ballparks that are scheduled to host the game in 2019 and beyond. A pair of sites have already been confirmed, while a set group of ballparks appears to be emerging as contenders for future contests. (more…)
All-Star Games in Washington: Presidents and Hall of Famers
Next week’s All-Star Game at Nationals Park marks the return of the Midsummer Classic to the District of Columbia for the first time since 1969, adding to a rich Washington ASG history that includes big stars, Presidents Roosevelt and Kennedy, and the beginning of the end of Dizzy Dean’s career. (more…)
Select MLB Ballparks to Host College Football This Fall
This year, several college football games will take place at Major League Baseball ballparks. The mix includes a few bowl games, along with a historic rivalry at a historic venue and one ballpark’s first attempt at hosting football. (more…)
Baseball Along the Water: MLB’s Best Waterfront Ballparks
The backdrops at Major League Baseball ballparks often stand out as distinguished characteristics, and that is certainly true of waterfront ballparks. Many of today’s facilities manage to incorporate waterfront views into their design, making their backdrops one of the focal points of the game day experience. (more…)
High-Profile Venues to Give MLB Major Exposure in 2019
Major League Baseball is making plans for 2019, with the circuit recently announcing two regular-season international series. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks MLB Rankings
What are the best MLB ballparks? We rank them from top to bottom in our annual Best of the Ballparks MLB rankings. (more…)
Sorting Out the Diamondbacks Ballpark Situation
With the announcement that the Arizona Diamondbacks are free to seek a ballpark solution after settling a lawsuit with Maricopa County, the team ownership now has some options for the future — which may include a Chase Field renovation or demolition. (more…)
A’s, Rays Face Distinct Challenges in New Ballpark Searches
Last week was marked by the revelation of new information on the latest effort to bring Major League Baseball to Portland. While news about a group of backers behind the push and potential ballpark sites prompted speculation about Portland’s chances of obtaining a team, there is still plenty to resolve before relocation or expansion could be considered. […]