It’s now official: the Atlanta Braves and SunTrust Park will host the 2021 MLB All-Star Game, as announced by Commissioner Rob Manfred and team officials before last night’s home game. (more…)
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Economic Benefits of New Oakland Athletics Waterfront Ballpark: $7.3B
A new Oakland Athletics waterfront ballpark would generate $7.3 billion in economic benefits over 10 years for Oakland and Alameda County and create more than 6,100 permanent jobs, according to an analysis by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute. (more…)
New Olympic Stadium Roof Being Pursued
With the former home of the Montreal Expos expected to host 2026 World Cup matches, officials are pushing to replace Olympic Stadium‘s roof ahead of the event. (more…)
Portland Ballpark Deal Extended for Six Months
Facing a deadline at the end of May that could end exclusive negotiating rights for a new Willamette River waterfront ballpark, the Portland Diamond Project and the Port of Portland agreed to a six-month extension for further study and talks. (more…)
Fenway Park Bleacher Upgrades Up for City Council Discussion
The Boston City Council is set to discuss Fenway Park bleacher upgrades, as the Red Sox are proposing the removal of six rows of seating to make room for new concessions and restrooms, while also connecting the ballpark to a proposed new theater. (more…)
Finals Time in 2019 MLB Best of the Ballparks Fan Vote
We’re down to the wire in the 2019 MLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote, with PNC Park and Oracle Park fighting it out for the title. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
Triple-A Levels See Difference with Modified Baseballs
Now using baseballs with the same manufacturing process as those in Major League Baseball, the Triple-A levels of the minors are seeing a noticeable uptick in offensive production. (more…)
Marquee Sports Network Plans Taking Shape
With its launch set for early next year, details are beginning to emerge on Marquee Sports Network, a regional network from the Chicago Cubs and Sinclair Broadcast Group. (more…)
Report: SunTrust Park Expected to Host 2021 All-Star Game
The Atlanta Braves and SunTrust Park are expected to host the 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, according to a report from the Atlanta-Journal Constitution. (more…)
Globe Life Park Tops 2019 List of Vegan-Friendly Ballparks
PETA has ranked Globe Life Park as the most vegan-friendly ballpark on its annual list, giving high marks to the range of vegan-friendly options provided by the Texas Rangers. (more…)
Target Field at 10
What do you do when you want to add new features to a ballpark with an extremely limited footprint? You change the rules and extend the ballpark boundaries to encompass a nearby plaza, as the Minnesota Twins did this season at Target Field. (more…)
Oakland A’s Ballpark Bill Clears State Assembly
A plan for a new Oakland A’s ballpark at Howard Terminal cleared another hurdle Wednesday, when the California State Assembly approved a bill supporting the proposal. (more…)
Apollo at the Park Coming to MLB Ballparks
The Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first human to walk on the Moon by placing 15 replica statues of Neil Armstrong’s iconic spacesuit in MLB ballparks. (more…)