While it may be under a different schedule than expected, construction of a new Atlanta Braves spring training complex in Sarasota County continues to unfold. (more…)
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Globe Life Field Construction Making Progress
The Texas Rangers continue to see progress on the construction of Globe Life Field, their upcoming retractable-roof ballpark. (more…)
Cubs Dropped from Foul Ball Lawsuit; MLB Remains
A judge has dropped the Chicago Cubs from a lawsuit by a fan who was struck by a foul at Wrigley Field, but litigation will continue against Major League Baseball. (more…)
Dunedin Stadium Renovation Awaits Major Vote
With a major vote set for April, the Toronto Blue Jays could be closer to moving forward with renovations to Dunedin Stadium and their spring training complex. (more…)
Plan to Move Marlins Park Home Run Sculpture Scrapped
Homer, the Marlins Park home run sculpture, will be in the ballpark on Opening Day, as a proposal to move the sculpture has been scrapped. (more…)
D-Backs to Use Bullpen Cart in 2018
A bullpen cart will be used at at least one major league ballpark during the 2018 season, as the Arizona Diamondbacks will utilize one at Chase Field. (more…)
Yawkey Morse Code to Remain on Green Monster
Regardless of whether Yawkey Way is renamed, the Boston Red Sox will not remove a Morse code tribute to former owner Tom Yawkey from Fenway Park‘s Green Monster. (more…)
D-Backs Announce Chase Field 2018 Menu
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Levy Restaurants are expanding the menu at Chase Field, with four distinct new items among the highlights for the 2018 season. (more…)
Fisher Cats, Blue Jays Extend Affiliation Through 2020
The New Hamphsire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) and Toronto Blue Jays will continue their affiliation, as the two sides have announced a two-year extension through 2020. (more…)
SunTrust Park’s Debut Season Gives Braves Revenue Boost
The debut season of SunTrust Park was a major factor in a substantial revenue boost for the Atlanta Braves, according to the latest numbers. (more…)
2018 MLB Ballpark Upgrades Preview
With relatively few new ballparks planned for the next several years, the trend in Major League Baseball is for teams to implement ballpark refreshes and sectional makeovers. Here’s a look at MLB ballpark upgrades in the works for the 2018 season. (more…)
Red Sox Say No Way, Yawkey Way
The Boston Red Sox have asked the city to rename Yawkey Way to Jersey Street in an effort to distance the current owners from former owner Tom Yawkey‘s racist legacy — but the move is being opposed by the Yawkey Foundation. (more…)
A’s to Debut The Treehouse at Oakland Coliseum
A new social space will debut at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during the 2018 season, as the Oakland A’s have announced plans for The Treehouse. Located above the left field bleachers, The Treehouse will be open to all fans and will feature two full-service bars, standing-room and lounge seating, numerous televisions and pre- and postgame entertainment. (more…)