MLB owners unanimously approved the $1.2 billion sale of the Miami Marlins to a group led by venture capitalist Bruce Sherman and former Yankee great Derek Jeter, with the transaction expected to close on Monday. (more…)
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Officials Look to Wrap Up Blue Jays’ Spring Training Deal
Local officials are looking to wrap an agreement to keep the Toronto Blue Jays‘ spring training in Dunedin, FL, with a key vote expected in November. (more…)
Concerns Expressed Over Globe Life Field Design
Concerns have been expressed about early renderings of Globe Life Field, the future home of the Texas Rangers, but some officials are stressing that design work will continue. (more…)
Tigers, Cubs Extending Ballpark Netting for 2018
Two more MLB teams, the Chicago Cubs and the Detroit Tigers, are extending ballpark netting for the 2018 season, and it looks as though they’ll be joined by the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees. (more…)
2017 Best Logo/Branding: Down East Wood Ducks
In a season that saw multiple rebrands across Minor League Baseball, the Down East Wood Ducks (High A; Carolina League) snared the 2017 Ballpark Digest award for Best New Logo/Branding of the Year. Brandiose stepped in to help the team create what has become a beloved, signature look. (more…)
Blue Jays to Reevaluate Rogers Centre Netting
The Toronto Blue Jays are the latest MLB team to announce they would be addressing fan safety for the 2018 season and will be reevaluating Rogers Centre netting, which currently runs only to the near ends of the dugouts. (more…)
Yankees Under New Pressure to Extend Netting
While every MLB team is being scrutinized over their netting installations and potential extensions, the New York Yankees are under special pressure to make changes to Yankee Stadium as soon as possible. (more…)
Manfred: Yeah, Why Not Portland?
Not quite sure how enthusiastic this response was, but MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says Portland would be on a list of future expansion markets after the Oakland and Tampa Bay ballpark situations are settled. (more…)
At Least Three MLB Teams Extending Netting for 2018
After yesterday’s tragic incident where a young girl was severely injured by a foul ball at Yankee Stadium, three MLB teams announced they would extend netting for 2018 — and we expect more announcements in coming weeks. (more…)
New Texas Rangers Ballpark Renderings Released
New Texas Rangers ballpark renderings were released today, as the look of Globe Life Field is being pushed as light and climate controlled and airy — even with the roof is closed. (more…)
Rockies Planning Coors Field Upgrades
A new scoreboard is among the upcoming additions to Coors Field, as the Colorado Rockies have announced a variety of ballpark improvements for 2018. The 2018 season will be the Rockies’ 25th in franchise history. (more…)
Fan Struck by Foul Ball at Yankee Stadium
During Wednesday afternoon’s game at Yankee Stadium, a young girl had to be taken to the hospital after being struck by a foul ball. (more…)
Montreal Ballpark Renderings Released
The architectural firm Provencher_Roy has reportedly designed renderings depicting a new Montreal ballpark, a city with major league ambitions. (more…)