Major League Baseball announced several changes designed to improve the pace of play for the 2015 season, including alterations to instant-replay procedures. (more…)
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Coliseum City, Athletics ballpark plans in flux
With the Oakland Raiders planning for a new L.A.-area stadium and Alameda County refusing to play ball, the future of Coliseum City and a new Oakland A’s ballpark remains to be seen. (more…)
Judge: Wrigley Field renovations can continue
A federal judge has ruled that the Chicago Cubs can proceed with a Wrigley Field renovation plan, despite an argument from surrounding rooftop owners it would cause them irreparable harm. (more…)
The Week That Was: February 15, 2015
Hartford ballpark construction, MLB 2015 ballpark improvements, promotions news and scoreboard upgrades. The top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
MLB: Still trying to figure out Cuba
President Barack Obama may have proposed normalizing relations with Cuba, but with only small changes in place so far, Major League Baseball is still researching exactly what can happen with teams and players. (more…)
Scott: Spring training belongs in Florida
Vowing to bring prodigal sons to the Sunshine State, Gov. Rick Scott says he wants to lure MLB teams training in Arizona back to Florida for spring training. (more…)
Miami lands 2017 ASG; MLB alters home-field advantage
As reported earlier this week, the Miami Marlins and Marlins Park will indeed host the 2017 MLB All-Star game, but awarding three straight games to National League teams is forcing Major League Baseball into changing the batting order for the 2016 game. (more…)
Will Henry Aaron statue make move to suburbs?
The Atlanta Braves are certainly making the move to Cobb County in 2017, but there’s some doubt as to whether an iconic statue of Henry Aaron at Turner Field will accompany the team. (more…)
The trucks are rolling to spring training!
For a baseball lover, when does the new season begin? On Opening Day, maybe, or with the first game of spring training, or when those magical words are uttered, “Pitchers and catchers report.” Or is it, perhaps, with Truck Day — the day that Major League organizations load up all of their equipment and set […]
Marlins land 2017 MLB All-Star Game: report
The Miami Marlins will host the 2017 MLB All-Star Game at Marlins Park, giving the National League three straight Midsummer Classics, according to a newspaper report. (more…)
Brewers announce 2015 Miller Park upgrades
The Milwaukee Brewers announced 2015 Miller Park upgrades, including the addition of two new food stands and some upgraded concessions from Delaware North. (more…)
New for 2015: A’s O.co Coliseum displays
We have some more information on the new videoboards and LED displays to be installed by the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum for the 2015 season. (more…)
Reds unveil GABP improvements for 2015
Great American Ball Park may be a little underrated, but that perception could change after the Cincinnati Reds unveil ballpark improvements for 2015, to be showcased at the MLB All-Star Game. (more…)