We have a nice addition to the beer lineup at Guaranteed Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox: brews from the new Pabst Milwaukee Brewery will be served from a stand on the concourse level. (more…)
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Select MLB Ballparks Set to Host College Football
In the yesteryear of sports, before Daily Fantasy, before instant replay, even before television, there were football games played in ballparks. Pretty much everywhere. And it seems to be a trend that’s returning. (more…)
Isotopes, Rockies Extend PDC Through 2020
We have our first player-development announcement for the 2017-2018 cycle, as the Colorado Rockies and the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) extended their agreement through 2020. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Oriole Park
The history of Oriole Park in Baltimore is often associated with its demise. On July 4, 1944, an early-morning fire began near the third-base grandstand and ultimately set much of the facility ablaze. (more…)
Twins, Indians to Play in Puerto Rico in 2018
The Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians will meet in Puerto Rico for two games in 2018, when regular season action returns to Hiram Bithorn Stadium. The series, which will take place from April 17-18, has been announced by Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association. (more…)
MLB, MLBPA Donating $1M to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLPBA) are jointly donating $1 million to the Kansas City-based Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM). The donation was announced on Wednesday. (more…)
New Oakland Athletics Ballpark Will Have $3B Impact: Report
A new Oakland Athletics ballpark would have a $3.05-billion impact on the local economy over 10 years no matter where it is built, according to a report released today by the team and the Bay Area Council Economic Institute. (more…)
Report: A’s Interested in Site Near Laney College
As the search for the site of a new ballpark continues, a report says that the Oakland A’s are appearing to show interest in a location near Laney College. (more…)
In Memoriam: Mark Coronado
Mark Coronado, the long-time Surprise community and recreation services director who oversaw operations at Surprise Stadium, passed away on Thursday. He was 59 years old. (more…)
Mets Expand Protective Netting at Citi Field
The New York Mets are tripling the square footage of the protective netting at Citi Field, a project that is scheduled to be completed next month. (more…)
The Myths About Video Board Construction
Products evolve, technology leaps to the next plateau, and jargon can be confusing (intentionally, in some cases). It’s a major investment meant to amaze viewers and endure for years to come. When comparison-shopping, it’s tempting to think that your decision can be boiled down to a few simple considerations. (more…)
Planning for Braves Spring Training Complex Continues
Steps continue to be taken in the planning of a proposed Atlanta Braves spring training complex in North Port, with some recent developments taking place. Earlier this week, officials involved in the project completed two key tasks in the planning process. (more…)
Mariners to Search for New Naming Rights Partner
With Safeco Insurance set to end its agreement with the team, the Seattle Mariners will search for a new naming rights partner for Safeco Field. (more…)