The plans for a new Lee County spring-training complex include a replica of the Green Monster, but the rest of the design is pure Florida: light and airy, with plenty of room for fans to move about. We have renderings of the project, slated to open in 2012. The Boston Red Sox unveiled initial renderings […]
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Target Field opener set for March 27
The first game at Target Field, the new home of the Minnesota Twins, has been moved up to March 27. The other big news from the Twins: Death to Dome Dogs! The Minnesota Twins announced the first game at Target Field will be a college game, as the Minnesota Golden Gophers will host Louisiana Tech […]
Video previews: Target Field
It's turning out to be one of the most eagerly awaited new ballparks in the majors. Here are two video previews of Target Field, opening in April as the new home of the Minnesota Twins.It's turning out to be one of the most eagerly awaited new ballparks in the majors. Here are two video previews […]
Spring has sprung: All pitchers and catchers in MLB camps
All pitchers and catchers are now at their MLB camps, and position players will be reporting to most teams in the next few days. A look ahead to the coming workouts. All pitchers and catchers are now at their MLB camps, and position players will be reporting to most teams in the next few days. […]
Orioles unveil plans for Ed Smith Stadium renovations
Janet Marie Smith and the Baltimore Orioles unveiled their vision of a renovated Ed Smith Stadium, provided the plan clears legal hurdles. On the table: a second-level concourse, new entryway, extended canopy and 1,500 more seats, all built in what's known locally as the Sarasota style of architecture. Janet Marie Smith and the Baltimore Orioles […]
Rays ballpark brawl: Tampa versus St. Pete
The discussion about a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays has descended into a war of words between Tampa and St. Pete officials — and it's only just beginning. The discussion about a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays has descended into a war of words between Tampa and St. Pete officials — […]
Rays unveil new Sunday alt uni
Sunday will be powder-blue day for the Tampa Bay Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays will wear a new light blue alternate jersey for Sunday home games during the 2010 season. Officially released today, it will debut on Sunday, April 11 when the Rays host the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. The Rays become one […]
Rays, Mosaic: Never mind
The Tampa Bay Rays and Mosaic Company drop a controversial naming-rights deal for the team's Charlotte County spring-training facility. The Tampa Bay Rays and Mosaic Company are pulling the plug on a controversial naming-rights deal for the team's Charlotte County spring-training facility. The deal called for Charlotte Sports Park to be renamed Mosaic Field at […]
Cactus League teams, Selig oppose Cubs spring-training funding UPDATED!
Maybe we were a tad hasty in proclaiming the Cubbies firmly ensconced in Arizona, as several Cactus League teams and Commissioner Bud Selig have spoken out against a funding plan for a new Mesa spring-training facility that calls for a ticket surcharge on all Cactus League teams — and the opposition may give new owner […]
Ballpark Visit: McKechnie Field, the spring home of the Pittsburgh Pirates
The next stop on our spring-training tour: McKechnie Field, the spring home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. McKechnie Field is authentically old, without the faux sheen of retro features so prevalent in new spring-training complexes these days. Built in 1923 for the St. Louis Cardinals and still known by many oldtimers as the former spring home […]
McKechnie Field / Pittsburgh Pirates / Bradenton Marauders
It is authentically old, without the faux sheen of retro features so prevalent in new spring-training complexes these days. Built in 1923 for the St. Louis Cardinals and still known by many oldtimers as the former spring home of the Milwaukee Braves and Atlanta Braves, McKechnie Field is basically the same ballpark where Roberto Clemente […]
Red Sox scale back spring-training facility
The new spring-training home of the Boston Red Sox will be slightly smaller than originally planned, as the capacity is lowered and one practice field jettisoned. The new spring-training home of the Boston Red Sox will be slightly smaller than originally planned, as the capacity is lowered and one practice field jettisoned. The project budget […]
Marlins: We expect to land 2015 All-Star Game
David Samson tells Fish Fans that he expects the team to land the 2015 All-Star Game. Florida Marlins president David Samson told attendees at the team's annual FanFest he expects the team to land the 2015 All-Star Game. Hosting an All-Star Game is a considerable showcase for a team; in the case of the Miami […]