As reported earlier this week, the Miami Marlins and Marlins Park will indeed host the 2017 MLB All-Star game, but awarding three straight games to National League teams is forcing Major League Baseball into changing the batting order for the 2016 game. (more…)
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Will Henry Aaron statue make move to suburbs?
The Atlanta Braves are certainly making the move to Cobb County in 2017, but there’s some doubt as to whether an iconic statue of Henry Aaron at Turner Field will accompany the team. (more…)
Marlins land 2017 MLB All-Star Game: report
The Miami Marlins will host the 2017 MLB All-Star Game at Marlins Park, giving the National League three straight Midsummer Classics, according to a newspaper report. (more…)
Brewers announce 2015 Miller Park upgrades
The Milwaukee Brewers announced 2015 Miller Park upgrades, including the addition of two new food stands and some upgraded concessions from Delaware North. (more…)
New for 2015: A’s O.co Coliseum displays
We have some more information on the new videoboards and LED displays to be installed by the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum for the 2015 season. (more…)
San Jose to appeal A’s rulings to US Supreme Court
San Jose will appeal its antitrust lawsuit to the U.S. Supreme Court, as the city attempts to reverse two lower-court losses in its quest to land the Oakland Athletics. (more…)
Check out this awesome Wrigley Field footage from the 1930s
With Wrigley Field bleachers in the news, check out this amazing home movie showing the Chicago Cubs home in 1937 or 1938, complete with ivy on the outfield wall and plenty of cigar smokers in the stands. (more…)
Wrigley Field renovations release plague of rats: residents
One unfortunate side effect to offseason renovations from the Chicago Cubs: Wrigleyville residents say demolition of the iconic Wrigley Field bleachers has unleashed a plague of rats in the surrounding neighborhood. (more…)
Could Disney become part of Angels ballpark discussions?
With a potential resolution of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ballpark situation happening in 2015, we could see some big regional players become part of the discussions. (more…)
Astros/Nats spring complex clears second hurdle
Palm Beach County commissioners have approved a land swap that could lead to a new West Palm Beach Houston Astros/Washington Nationals spring-training complex, with negotiations to come on the term sheet. (more…)
New Astros/Nats spring complex gets first approval
A new spring-training complex for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals received initial approval from the West Palm Beach City Commission — a crucial first step toward a potential 2017 opening. (more…)
Marlins, county still clashing over ballpark costs
The Miami Marlins and Miami-Dade County are preparing for arbitration to settle a disagreement over the team’s contribution to Marlins Park opening costs. (more…)
The Week That Was: Feb. 1, 2015
MLB in Montreal, personnel news across Minor League Baseball and an update on a new Oakland A’s ballpark were the most popular stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)