We have some new renderings of SunTrust Park, the new home of the Atlanta Braves, who announced season tickets for the 2017 inaugural season are now on sale at the newly opened SunTrust Park Preview Center. (more…)
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Surprise Stadium upgrades approved
It wasn’t what the teams originally sought, but the Surprise (Az.) City Council today approved $21.9 million in improvements to Surprise Stadium, spring home of the Texas Rangers and the Kansas City Royals. (more…)
Upping the fan experience with branded ballpark restaurants
As MLB and MiLB teams work to enhance the fan experience, one key building block is the addition of branded restaurants within the ballpark — with restauranteurs retaining much control over the offerings. (more…)
Some Wrigley Field bleachers now open
Left- and center-field bleachers at Wrigley Field opened for business last night, as the Chicago Cubs unveiled a very visible part of the remaking of the Friendly Confines — a job that will take several years. (more…)
Could development drive Angels from Anaheim?
With a Chinese investor pitching a $450-million development next to Angel Stadium and the Angels clearly not wanting to continue the status quo, the future of the team in Anaheim is once again in play. (more…)
Help! Uecker and crew trapped in Miller Park booth
It wasn’t quite an emergency, but it did make for an interesting tale after Bob Uecker, Joe Block, Jeff Levering and crew were trapped in the Milwaukee Brewers radio booth at Miller Park last night. (more…)
Giants propose Mission Rock ballpark development
The San Francisco Giants are proposing a mixed-use development next to AT&T Park that would include retail, affordable housing, a new Anchor Steam brewery, 1.5 million square feet of commercial space and eight acres of parkland. (more…)
Florida approves new Nats/Astros spring training complex
Despite a deeply contentious end of session, the Florida Legislature approved changes in zoning to allow construction of a new Washington Nationals/Houston Astros spring training complex in West Palm Beach. (more…)
Braves add Omni Hotel to SunTrust Park mix
We have another piece of the grand SunTrust Park plan: a new high-end, full-service Omni Hotel will be part of the development for the Atlanta Braves, with a signature elevated pool deck and bar overlooking the plaza and ballpark. (more…)
MLB closes Orioles game to fans, shifts weekend series
MLB is responding to unrest in Baltimore with two unique moves: tomorrow’s game will be closed to fans, while this weekend’s series against the Tampa Bay Rays has been shifted from Oriole Park to Tropicana Field. (more…)
Orioles postpone game due to protests
The Baltimore Orioles will postpone tonight’s game at Oriole Park due to the accelerating turmoil in the city, as protestors react to the death of Freddie Gray while in police custody. (more…)
Tampa Bay Rays enhance game-day graphics
Another vendor deal to announce: the Tampa Bay Rays have teamed up with Daktronics to improve game-day graphics at Tropicana Field, while enhancing the fan experience. (more…)
‘Topes to welcome 7-millionth fan this weekend
We have a significant milestone coming up for the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League): the team will welcome the 7-millionth fan in team history to Isotopes Park this weekend. (more…)