The Minnesota Twins will be relocating 14 pine trees currently planted past the center-field wall after players complained about them being a distraction at the plate. No word on how the pitchers feel about the move. In general, Twins batters weren’t that thrilled about playing at Target Field, despite the obvious team advantage of having […]
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Metrodome out for the count; Gophers working on backup plan
The Metrodome will be unavailable for use by the University of Minnesota baseball team for the entire season, as officials will debate whether to repair the roof or replace it — a process that could last until August — so the Gophers are looking for a new home. No decision has been made about the […]
Metrodome roof won’t be fixed until March
Hundreds of college baseball games slated for February and March will be postponed or scrapped, as the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission announced today that repairs to the Metrodome roof won’t be completed until sometime in March — at the earliest. The Metrodome serves as the baseball home of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, whose season begins […]
The Year That Was: 2010
It was a year that saw many teams struggling on the financial front, the emergence of a truly great ballpark in downtown Minneapolis, some recognition of true notables in front offices, and some potentally great markets entering the baseball world. Here are the top stories of 2010 on Ballpark Digest, as meaured by page views. […]
Saints jump on Metrodome deflation with whoopee-cushion promotion
In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of “Inflation Day” of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, and, subsequently, the 2010 “Deflation Day,” the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) announced a Metrodome Whoopee Cushion giveaway during the 2011 season. The first 2,500 fans attending the Saints vs. Sioux Falls Pheasants game on Saturday, May 14 will […]
Dome roof could be repaired for Gophers season
Metrodome officials are prepping a repair of the stadium’s inflatable roof for a late January or early February completion, but the longer-term issue of what happens to the home of the University of Minnesota Golden Gopher baseball team remains to be seen. New Teflon panels are being prepared in a Tijuana, Mexico manufacturing facility: four […]
Will Metrodome be ready for baseball season?
Even though the Minnesota Twins vacated the Metrodome before the start of the 2010 season, it’s still a baseball facility, hosting University of Minnesota and MIAC games beginning in February, as well as TwinsFest. Inspections yesterday revealed an additional torn panel in the roof, as well as more wear and tear than originally assumed. While […]
Metrodome roof collapses in dramatic fashion
The roof literally fell in at the HHH Metrodome, the former home of the Minnesota Twins and the current home of the Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball team, forcing the NFL to move the Vikings/Giants game to Detroit’s Ford Field. The roof tore in several places under the weight of two or more feet of snow; […]
The Week That Was: Nov. 14
It was a week for the future, as teams positioned their ballpark offerings for 2011 and beyond, what with renovations, naming-rights sales and new identities. It was also a week where we said goodbye to an old friend. The top stories of the last week on Ballpark Digest, as ranked by page views. As Giants […]
New at Target Field for 2011: More signage and free WiFi
The Minnesota Twins unveiled a host of improvements to Target Field for the 2011 season, including more signage visible from areas unable to see the main scoreboard, more local foods, free WiFi and more. The biggest change fans will see at Target Field, the 2010 Ballpark Digest Ballpark of the Year, will come in the […]
Ballpark of the Year: Target Field
It is a ballpark like no other, one with so many hometown touches you expect to find Garrison Keillor handing out hot dish and egg coffee at the front gates. But it’s also a thoroughly modern facility, a ballpark winning praise for its many green features and unique design. The most urban ballpark in the […]
Twins set attendance record in first Target Field season
You don’t think there was some pent-up demand for outdoor baseball in Minnesota? The Twins set a season attendance record at Target Field yesterday, despite playing at a very small venue by MLB standards. “We are thrilled to have achieved this record during our Inaugural Season at Target Field,” said Dave St. Peter, Twins President. […]
MLB teams retrench on Total Media Domination
With the St. Louis Cardinals abandoning its own radio station for regional giant KMOX and the Minnesota Twins bypassing a Pohlad-owned station to re-sign with its current radio partner, the MLB trend toward teams owning media outlets appears to be stalled. The Cardinals put together a deal with KMOX much like the Twins have with […]