Two U.S. Senators have written to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, calling on the league to record and publish data on foul-ball injuries at ballparks. (more…)
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2020 MLB Little League Classic to Feature Orioles, Red Sox
The Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox will meet in the 2020 MLB Little League Classic, scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Williamsport, PA’s BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. The Orioles will play as the home team in the game, which will air nationally that evening on ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” and ESPN Radio at 7 p.m. ET. (more…)
Astros Extending Minute Maid Park Netting
The Houston Astros are extending protective netting farther down the baselines at Minute Maid Park, with installation to be complete by their August 19 home game. (more…)
White Sox, Yankees to Play 2020 Game at Field of Dreams Site
The Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees will play a 2020 regular-season game at the Field of Dreams site in Dyersville, IA, Major League Baseball announced Thursday. Scheduled for August 13, 2020, it will mark the first MLB game held at the fan-favorite movie location and in the State of Iowa. (more…)
Ybor City Ballpark Could be in Play for Rays’ Split-Season Scenario
A Hillsborough County official says Tampa’s Ybor City could still be in play for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, even if the franchise splits future seasons between Montreal and their current market. (more…)
Deadline for 2019 Ballpark Digest Award Nominations One Week Away
A deadline of August 14 for nominations for the annual Ballpark Digest Awards, covering the 2019 season, is just one week away. And we want to hear from you! (more…)
Until Ballpark Situations Resolved, Talk of Expansion Premature
With the news that the Arizona Diamondbacks had explored a move to the Las Vegas suburbs, it was a stark reminder that it’s more than just Tampa Bay and Oakland facing ballpark and market challenges—and MLB expansion may not be the slam-dunk many observers assume. (more…)
Blue Jays to Extend Rogers Centre Netting
The Toronto Blue Jays will extend protective netting at both Rogers Centre and spring training’s Dunedin Stadium in 2020, becoming the latest MLB team to plan such a project. (more…)
Oakland Balks Over Potential Sale of Coliseum Land to A’s
Alameda County‘s potential sale of its share of the Coliseum site to the Oakland A’s is drawing opposition from city officials, which could complicate any transaction. (more…)
Viola Criticizes Results of Atlantic League-MLB Partnership
An experiential partnership between Major League Baseball and the independent Atlantic League is drawing a prominent critic, as High Point Rockers pitching coach Frank Viola is expressing his frustration with the results. (more…)
Cubs Consider Extending Wrigley Field Netting
The Chicago Cubs are exploring the idea of extending Wrigley Field’s protective netting, but caution that a final decision has not been made. (more…)
Phillies File Lawsuit Against Phillie Phanatic Creator
The Philadephia Phillies sued the creator and designer of the Phillie Phanatic in order to maintain rights to the mascot, in a contract dispute dating back to a 1984 agreement. (more…)
Now Available for Preorder: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2020 / Florida
Yes, it’s time to begin your spring training 2020 travel planning, and we’re here to help. The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2020 / Florida is now available for preorder, with immediate download available! (more…)