Elon Musk made plenty of headlines when he proposed a tunnel between Dodger Stadium and a yet-to-be-determined western terminus, but it looks like those plans have been scrapped. (more…)
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Twins launch tech accelerator
The Minnesota Twins have launched a three-year tech accelerator program with Techstars to develop tools to enhance future fan experiences through innovation. (more…)
Now open: Best of the Ballparks 2021 MLB vote
Time for the next round in the popular Best of the Ballparks 2021 fan vote, as we ask you to weigh in on the best and the worst in Major League Baseball facilities. So go vote! (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for April 8, 2021
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss the opening week of the MLB season and a visit to American Family Field, home of the Brewers, in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
2021 Preview: American Family Field, Milwaukee Brewers
With an extreme makeover of Bernie’s chalet and concessions changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Milwaukee Brewers are embarking on a new season at the newly rebranded American Family Field. (more…)
Rangers launch 2021 season with large crowd
The Texas Rangers began the 2021 season at Globe Life Field with a bang, as 38,238 fans showed up for the season opener after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott lifted state capacity and mask-usage mandates. (more…)
2021 Preview: T-Mobile Park, Seattle Mariners
With the dawn of the 2021 MLB season, the Seattle Mariners were finally able to unveil upgrades planned for last season at T-Mobile Park. (more…)
MLB pulls ASG from Atlanta after state approves new voting restrictions
MLB is pulling the 2021 All-Star Game from Truist Park and the Atlanta Braves after the Republican legislature and governor placed new restrictions on voting rights in the battleground state. (more…)
2021 Preview: Comerica Park, Detroit Tigers
After weeks of uncertainty about expected capacity at Comerica Park, the Detroit Tigers opened the season with scaled-back offerings operating under standard MLB safety procedures. (more…)
2021 Preview: Yankee Stadium, New York Yankees
Planning for the 2021 opening of Yankee Stadium began a year ago, as the New York Yankees prepare for an Opening Day with plenty of COVID-19 mitigation. (more…)
Nationals home opener postponed due to COVID-19
Not an auspicious way to begin the 2021 MLB season: Tonight’s Nationals-Mets opener at Nationals Park has been delayed due to COVID-19 contact tracing. (more…)
What do fans want from MLB in 2021? Safety, safety, safety
We’ve seen several polls regarding fan attitudes entering the 2021 MLB season, and they all fall along the same lines: fans are comfortable in returning to live sports, especially outdoor events like baseball. (more…)
Sunny forecast for 2021 MLB season from Manfred
It is Opening Day for the 2021 MLB season, and hope springs eternal at the start of a campaign–an attitude shared by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, who hopes for full-capacity ballparks by midseason. (more…)