In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the Miami Marlins unveiled the logo for the 2017 MLB All-Star Game. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, July 11 at Marlins Park. (more…)
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Where Does Baseball Go With “Pokemon Go” Craze?
In its short time of existence, “Pokemon Go” has captivated players around the globe, creating a sensation that spread so widely that ballparks are now one of the game’s hubs. (more…)
Pinellas County Throws 10 Sites into Rays Ballpark Mix
Pinellas County officials have proposed 10 sites for a potential Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, but it remains to be seen if any will entice the team. (more…)
Nationals Park a Hub for Development
It has taken longer than some may have hoped, but development is finally starting to take off around Nationals Park. (more…)
All-Star Game Ratings Hit Record Low
Viewership for this year’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game hit record lows, according to Nielsen ratings. (more…)
Hamilton May Spread to Ballparks
With Hamilton proving to be a cultural phenomenon, it seems to only be a matter of time before it inspires music and promotions at ballparks. (more…)
FanFest Adds to All-Star Experience
Christina Griffith is a Boston Red Sox fan who used to live in Massachusetts, but as a San Diego transplant, she has adopted the Padres as her hometown team, complete with season tickets to Petco Park. (more…)
MLB Holding Firm on Overtime Stance
Major League Baseball is continuing to hold firm on its stance that minor league players should not receive overtime pay. (more…)
MLB: No London Games in 2017
Despite a previously stated desire from Major League Baseball to play regular season games in London next year, the league has officially cancelled those plans. (more…)
Manfred Backs Oakland for New A’s Ballpark
During a meeting with the media at Major League Baseball‘s All-Star festivities, commissioner Rob Manfred said that the best option for a new Oakland A’s ballpark may lie in to Oakland. (more…)
Fort Bragg Game Set for Sunday
On Sunday, the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves will square off at North Carolina’s Fort Bragg, marking a game that is as historic as it is unique. (more…)
The Ballparks That Never Were
The boom of new ballparks in Major League Baseball during the 1990’s and early 21st century resulted in some of the finest facilities around. It brought about the trend of retro parks, state-of-the art retractable roof venues, and thorough incorporations of modern amenities. (more…)
Baseball Assisting in Autism Awareness
On May 1, 1960, a Sunday, the Chicago White Sox debuted the exploding scoreboard following an Al Smith home run. As the Chicago Tribune reported, “Cheers of 29,586 spectators still were ringing in their ears and their eyes were half-blinded by the multicolored send-off given them by the electrical monster in center field.” (more…)