Four days into the season and performance on MLB.TV’s online game broadcasts has been disappointing — and fans are in an uproar because their complaints have been scrubbed from an official MLB AM online forum.Trying to follow game action online via MLB.TV broadcasts so far this season has been an exercise in frustration, as fans […]
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Various San Jose groups begin task of landing A’s
The groups are addressing different facets of luring the Oakland A’s to San Jose, but none are tasked with managing the 800-pound gorilla of territorial rights — or the lack of them.San Jose’s efforts to land the Oakland A’s kicked into gear last night as the city council launched initiatives to win neighborhood and Giants […]
County approves financing plan for new Marlins ballpark — with reservations
Despite earlier promises to the contrary, Miami-Dade County will need to back bonds issued for a new Florida Marlins ballpark with property-tax revenues — and not all the commissioners were happy about that late change in plans.Despite earlier promises to the contrary, Miami-Dade County will need to back bonds issued for a new Florida Marlins […]
Finally! Metra explores US Cellular stop for 2010
The home of the Chicago White Sox might finally get its own trains top, as Metra officials look at a stop that would also service Illinois Institute of Technology.Getting to U.S. Cellular Field could be easier as soon as 2010 if Metra, the Chicago-area transit authority, goes ahead with a train stop at 35th and […]
Rogers Centre to go dry tonight
Because of previous alcohol-related infractions, Rogers Centre will be dry tonight and for an April 21 game.Alcohol infractions dating back to 2007 has lead to a deal between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to suspend liquor sales at Rogers Centre for three events: tonight’s Blue Jays game, an […]
Tribune proposal: Receive cash for Wrigley Field, dump onerous lease on new owner
The Tribune Co. proposed selling Wrigley Field to the state of Illinois for $45 million and then saddle the new owners of the Cubs with a 30-year, $750-million lease. The plan died only when former Gov. Rod Blagojevich was indicted.In the financial world, Tribune Co. owner Sam Zell is renowned for complicated financial deals — […]
Mets to commemorate Shea Stadium
Several reminders of Shea Stadium are incorporated into Citi Field, with a bronze plaque due to be installed at the former home-plate site.Shea Stadium is now gone, but the former home of the New York Mets will be remembered in various ways by the team at Citi Field. The most obvious symbol of the Shea […]
Yankee Stadium (old) / New York Yankees
If you seek the ultimate sense of baseball history and enjoy being around passionate and remarkably knowledgeable fans, it can be no surprise that Yankee Stadium will top your list. If your expectations include the most-modern conveniences and a pampered existence that go beyond the essence of the game itself, then it’s time for an […]
Shea Stadium / New York Mets
By any measure, Shea Stadium is the ultimate testament to 1960s stadium architecture. Its unyielding symmetry elevates form over function. The outside view of Shea Stadium is very attractive with a circular layout and an open center field: it does look better from a distance as an abstract sculpture, as anyone who has flown in […]
Debate continues over success of Petco Park development
Over a billion dollars in new development can be traced to the public financing of Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres, but some still argue it was money misspent by the city.In most circles, the public funding of Petco Park would be hailed as an unqualitied success: a $300 million investment in […]
Petco Park / San Diego Padres / Page 2
Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres.Virtually every seat in Petco Park is a winner, but some locations are especially desirable. The choices are a bit dizzying with no less than 16 categories at 11 price points. If you can find them available and are willing to pay, the top-shelf Terrace Infield seats are […]
Petco Park / San Diego Padres
Petco Park is large scale in a number of ways. Padres sluggers are not especially enamored with the ballpark’s dimensions, especially when they glance at the extreme power allies. While straightaway center is a reachable 396 feet, the power allies extend to 402 in left and a whopping 411 in right. These are especially challenging […]
Astros begin 10th season at Minute Maid Park
It’s one of the most underrated ballparks in the majors: Minute Maid Park marks the tenth season of hosting Houston Astros baseball.It’s been an eventful nine years for the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. To celebrate the team’s 10th season, Lyle Lovett will sing the National Anthem at tonight’s home opener: he was also […]