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To combat pigeons taking up residence at Citi Field, the New York Mets are installing a bird-misting system that uses a candy-based repellent. A new bird-misting system is being installed in Citi Field this spring, as the New York Mets attempt to keep down the number of pigeons taking up occupancy at the ballpark. The […]

Three reasons why we love spring training. No theme here, past three photos of spring training from yesterday and today. Subscribers to the weekly Ballpark Digest newsletter see features before they're posted to the site. You can sign up for a free subscription at the Newsletter Signup Page. Join Ballpark Digest on Facebook and on Twitter! […]

Despite opposition from several Cactus League teams and the commissioner's office, the Arizona Legislature is ready to move forward with an 8 percent ticket surcharge to bail out ASTA and partially fund a new Cubs training complex. Despite opposition from several Cactus League teams and the commissioner's office, the Arizona Legislature is ready to move […]

Chicago Cubs management says the team isn't necessarily wedded to the idea of a ticket surcharge on all Cactus League games to help pay for a new Mesa spring-training facility. In a day filled with mixed signals, Chicago Cubs president Crane Kenney says a 8 percent surcharge on Cactus League ducats won't be necessary to […]

The Seattle Mariners reported a $3.2 million profit for the 2009 season, thanks to a more competitive team and continued fan interest. The Seattle Mariners reported a $3.2 million profit for the 2009 season, thanks to a more competitive team and continued fan interest. That's the word in the annual report filed by the Mariners […]

The Minnesota Twins go back to the archives and bring back the original hot dogs served at Met Stadium — because Schweigert makes it better. The Minnesota Twins go back to the archives and announced plans to serve Schweigert hot dogs — the original hot dogs served at Metropolitan Stadium — at Target Field. Baby […]

The first game at Target Field, the new home of the Minnesota Twins, has been moved up to March 27. The other big news from the Twins: Death to Dome Dogs! The Minnesota Twins announced the first game at Target Field will be a college game, as the Minnesota Golden Gophers will host Louisiana Tech […]

It's turning out to be one of the most eagerly awaited new ballparks in the majors. Here are two video previews of Target Field, opening in April as the new home of the Minnesota Twins.It's turning out to be one of the most eagerly awaited new ballparks in the majors. Here are two video previews […]

The discussion about a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays has descended into a war of words between Tampa and St. Pete officials — and it's only just beginning. The discussion about a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays has descended into a war of words between Tampa and St. Pete officials — […]

Sunday will be powder-blue day for the Tampa Bay Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays will wear a new light blue alternate jersey for Sunday home games during the 2010 season. Officially released today, it will debut on Sunday, April 11 when the Rays host the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. The Rays become one […]

The Tampa Bay Rays and Mosaic Company drop a controversial naming-rights deal for the team's Charlotte County spring-training facility. The Tampa Bay Rays and Mosaic Company are pulling the plug on a controversial naming-rights deal for the team's Charlotte County spring-training facility. The deal called for Charlotte Sports Park to be renamed Mosaic Field at […]

The new spring-training home of the Boston Red Sox will be slightly smaller than originally planned, as the capacity is lowered and one practice field jettisoned. The new spring-training home of the Boston Red Sox will be slightly smaller than originally planned, as the capacity is lowered and one practice field jettisoned. The project budget […]

David Samson tells Fish Fans that he expects the team to land the 2015 All-Star Game. Florida Marlins president David Samson told attendees at the team's annual FanFest he expects the team to land the 2015 All-Star Game. Hosting an All-Star Game is a considerable showcase for a team; in the case of the Miami […]