Oakland A’s co-owner Lew Wolff says San Jose is prepared to host the Athletics and hopes MLB addresses the territorial issue this summer; he once again disses Oakland as a city unsuited for professional baseball.Lew Wolff sounds like a man who’s made up him mind about the future of the Oakland A’s: he’s now openly […]
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Sheppard to miss Yankee Stadium opener; Steinbrenner expected to be there
The legendary Bob Sheppard, the voice of Yankee Stadium since 1951, isn’t expected to be at the Yankees formal home opener on April 16; George Steinbrenner, chased by rumors of failing health, should be there.Two small but very important pieces of news surrounding the formal opening of Yankee Stadium on April 16: The legendary Bob […]
Aramark announces food lineups at its MLB outposts
The concessionaire shares what’s new on the menus at 15 Major League Baseball ballparks this season.Aramark, which manages concessions at 15 MLB ballparks, released a list of the new food items at each. The trend this year: teams are offering value-packed combo meals, kids’ concessions and game day specials, and expanding all-you-can-eat sections and loaded […]
Royals humiliate all of Wisconsin with opening of frozen-custard shop
In a massive slapdown of every pro-ballpark operator in Wisconsin, the Kansas City Royals announced the renovated Kauffman Stadium will be the first pro venue to feature a frozen-custard store. Why is there no Kopp’s sold at Miller Park? UPDATE: The Royals are wrong, and our readers are smart: The Durham Bulls have served frozen […]
Texas Rangers expand recycling program for 2009
The Texas Rangers are expanding a popular recycling program for the upcoming season at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.The Texas Rangers are expanding a popular recycling program for the upcoming season at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Last season the Rangers partnered with AbitibiBowater to introduce recycling stations within the ballpark. This season they are expanding the […]
Cards, Cordish pitch revised Ballpark Village plan
Another day, another plan from the St. Louis Cardinals and developer Cordish Co. to fill the large empty spot next to Busch Stadium.The St. Louis Cardinals and developer Cordish Co. unveiled a revised plan for Ballpark Village, the long-delayed development project slated for 10.5 acres next to the new Busch Stadium, on the former Busch […]
Florida looks at different ways of divvying up spring-training funding
When Florida instituted a program giving state funds to cities to build or remodel spring-training facilities, strict safeguards were in place to prevent cities from stealing teams from other cities. Faced with the loss of more teams to Arizona, the state is revising those rules to free up funding.When Florida instituted a program giving state […]
Reds, Brewers set to unveil $1 concession stands
With fans tired of high concession prices, two MLB teams are introducing dollar stands, featuring scaled-down versions of ballpark favorites.With fans tired of high concession prices, two MLB teams are introducing dollar stands, featuring scaled-down versions of ballpark favorites. The Cincinnati Reds’ Great American Ball Park will offer a hot dog, soda, peanuts, candy and […]
Miami-Dade County Commission approves Marlins ballpark
After more than a decade of working for a new ballpark under two separate ownership groups, the Florida Marlins are finally in the driver’s seat after the Miami-Dade County Commission approved a funding plan.After more than a decade of working for a new ballpark under two separate ownership groups, the Florida Marlins are finally in […]
Cactus League attendance down 5 percent, despite new teams
The official numbers confirm what many in baseball have been saying: attendance is down 5 percent in Cactus League games this spring despite the full-time addition of the Indians and Dodgers to the mix.The official numbers confirm what many in baseball have been saying: attendance is down 5 percent in Cactus League games this spring […]
County debates new Marlins ballpark
While it appears the votes are there for Miami-Dade County approval of a new Florida Marlins ballpark, the debate goes on.We’ve been monitoring the hearing and debate on the Miami-Dade County Commission over the fate of a new $636-million Florida Marlins ballpark. (You can check it out here for yourself.) So far both have been […]
Yankees unveil concessions lineup for new ballpark
The New York Yankees unveiled the concessions lineup for the team’s new ballpark, featuring a slew of offerings from specialty restaurants and the return of old favorites.The New York Yankees announced their new general concessions lineup for the 2009 season. The biggest change from the old Yankee Stadium: there will be a lot more points […]
Roger Dean Stadium / St. Louis Cardinals / Jupiter Hammerheads & Palm Beach Cardinals
It is the busiest ballpark in professional baseball, a place where four teams play daily from the beginning of March through the middle of September. There’s no ballpark that hosts two pro teams simultaneously for two different sessions, all under the same management. Year Opened: 1998 Capacity: 7,000 Architect: Populous Dimensions: 335L, 380LC, 400C, 375RC, […]