Portland Diamond Project could have an alternative site in mind for its proposed MLB ballpark, with a news report suggesting that the group is exploring the Lloyd Center property. (more…)
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Agreement Allows Portland Ballpark Workers to Unionize
Portland Diamond Project, the group hoping to land a Major League Baseball team with a new ballpark, has signed an agreement that effectively allows future ballpark workers to unionize. (more…)
Holman Stadium Renovations Taking Shape
Renovations to Vero Beach’s Holman Stadium are taking shape, reflecting Major League Baseball‘s push to upgrade the ballpark and the Jackie Robinson Training Complex. (more…)
Atlantic League Debuts Robo-Umps Across Circuit; Sky Does Not Fall
The independent Atlantic League continued its commitment to the Trackman automated ball-strike technology, first used in the league’s All-Star Game earlier this month, by implementing it in all league games, beginning with last night’s slate. (more…)
Portland Diamond Project Expands Marketing Statewide–But Will It Be Enough?
In the past, there was a clear path for a community to land a major-league baseball team: show interest in the sport vis minor-league attendance, launch a ticket drive to show grassroots interest, and then rally business support for season tickets. (more…)
Guaranteed Rate Field Extended Netting Debuts
On Monday, the Chicago White Sox played their first home game since the installation of extended protective netting at Guaranteed Rate Field that runs to the foul poles. (more…)
Brewers Unveil New Miller Park Bag Policy for 2020
As part of a policy that will take effect at the start of the 2020 season, the Milwaukee Brewers will no longer allow multi-compartment bags into Miller Park. (more…)
Atlantic League To Continue Robo-Ump Experiment for Rest of 2019 Season
The independent Atlantic League will continue its use of automated ball-strike technology, first used in the league’s All-Star Game earlier this month, for the rest of the regular season. (more…)
$100M Dodger Stadium Renovation Set for 2020
Prior to the 2020 season, Dodger Stadium will receive $100 million in renovations, highlighted by a new center field plaza and upgrades to the outfield pavilions. (more…)
Expect Extended Netting Conversation to Continue
In recent weeks, a wave of extended netting announcements has had interesting implications on professional baseball, and more changes could be in store before the 2020 season. (more…)
Braves Explore Extending SunTrust Park Netting
The Atlanta Braves are exploring the potential extension of protective netting at SunTrust Park, though team officials caution that a final decision has not been made. (more…)
A’s Howard Terminal Pitch Draws Opposition from Port Stakeholders
Some Port of Oakland stakeholders are speaking out against a proposed Oakland A’s ballpark at Howard Terminal, citing concerns over how it will affect port operations. (more…)
Celebrate Hot Dog History at the Ballpark
There is no food connected more with America’s Pastime than the humble hot dog. Today, on National Hot Dog Day, the ballpark is the best spot to snare a dog, whether it be a basic Dodger Dog or Fenway Frank, a decked-out Chicago Dog or an elaborate Tamale Dog. (more…)