We’re down to the Final Four in the MLB Best of the Ballparks 2018 vote, with the top four seeds facing off in this round. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
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King County Official Balks at Safeco Field Proposal
A proposal from King County would allocate about $180 million to future Safeco Field maintenance, but at least one county councilmember believes that the money should be directed elsewhere. (more…)
Cleveland Indians Seek $8M for Progressive Field Upgrades
The Cleveland Indians are asking Cuyahoga County to approve $8 million for Progressive Field upgrades. If approved, the funds would cover improvements to administrative offices, the box office, and club level. (more…)
Fans Optimistic on MLB’s Return to Montreal
Plenty of work remains to make the vision a reality, but fans are expressing optimism over the possible return of Major League Baseball to Montreal. (more…)
MLB Best of the Ballparks 2018 Vote: Elite Eight Emerges
The second round of voting in MLB Best of the Ballparks 2018 has ended, and we’ve emerged with a strong Elite Eight. Voting in this round is now open, so you know what to do — vote! (more…)
Rangers: No Decision on Globe Life Field Playing Surface
As they continue to plan the upcoming Globe Life Field, the Texas Rangers are evaluating whether to install a natural grass or artificial turf playing surface. (more…)
MLB Best of the Ballparks 2018 Vote Enters Second Round
A great start to the MLB Best of the Ballparks 2018 vote, as fans narrowed the field from 30 ballparks to 16 ballparks, with a few upsets in the mix. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
Baseball Along the Water: MLB’s Best Waterfront Ballparks
The backdrops at Major League Baseball ballparks often stand out as distinguished characteristics, and that is certainly true of waterfront ballparks. Many of today’s facilities manage to incorporate waterfront views into their design, making their backdrops one of the focal points of the game day experience. (more…)
AT&T Park Bullpens Unlikely to Move
Citing a lack of alternative locations, the San Francisco Giants are not planning to relocate the bullpens from foul territory at AT&T Park. (more…)
New Tax Law Affecting Business Ballpark Spending
One side effect of the tax law passed earlier this year by Congress: small businesses are scaling back their commitments to spending on sporting events because tax deductibility for season tickets and group events has been reduced or eliminated. (more…)
Oakland A’s Enter Coliseum Negotiations
As the result of a vote by the Oakland City Council, the Oakland A’s will enter exclusive negotiations about building a new ballpark at the Oakland Coliseum site. (more…)
PenFed Announces Sponsorship of Washington Nationals
PenFed Credit Union has announced a major sponsorship of the Washington Nationals, with the agreement affecting several areas of Nationals Park. (more…)
High-Profile Venues to Give MLB Major Exposure in 2019
Major League Baseball is making plans for 2019, with the circuit recently announcing two regular-season international series. (more…)