Opening Day marks not only the return of Major League Baseball, but of one of the game’s most time-honored traditions. This year, Cincinnati will once again celebrate the beginning of a new season for the Reds with the Findlay Market Parade, which is baseball’s signature Opening Day Parade. (more…)
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Rays to Face Cuban National Team Today
The day has arrived for the exhibition game in Cuba between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cuban National Team. (more…)
Promotions Watch: MLB History Nights
The history of Major League Baseball will be thoroughly celebrated by all 30 teams this year, as seemingly every club is hosting a throwback promotion. (more…)
Big League Weekend in the Alamodome: A Precursor?
Major League Baseball returns to San Antonio this weekend, as the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros face off at the Alamodome in a series that inevitably brings up a discussion of the city’s suitability to host MLB in the future. (more…)
D-Backs go to the dogs with ballpark canine section
A lot of MLB and MiLB teams offer dog promotions at their ballparks, but the Arizona Diamondbacks are upping the ante with a dedicated, sponsored section for dogs and their owners at all 13 Sunday home game at Chase Field. (more…)
Cardinals employee pleads guilty to hacking; team waiting for penalty
Uncharted waters for Major League Baseball, as St. Louis Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa pleads guilty to illegal entry into a protected database maintained by the Houston Astros and the team awaits any potential penalties. (more…)
Busch Stadium upgrades: new videoboards, expanded WiFi
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced a series of necessary upgrades to Busch Stadium, the team’s home since 2006: new videoboards and ribbon boards, beefed-up WiFi and suite overhauls. (more…)
Best of 2015: #4, Montreal’s MLB Dreams
We end 2015 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #4: Montreal fans were still passionate about a return of Major League Baseball to the city, as MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred lays out a roadmap. (more…)
MLB netting recommendations unveiled
Major League Baseball has issued the long-awaited recommendations about increased netting at ballparks, suggesting that coverage be expanded to the near end of the dugouts and within 70 feet of home plate. (more…)
It’s time for the Winter Meetings!
Yes, it’s that time of year, when the baseball universe gathers for the annual Baseball Winter Meetings and Trade Show. And we’ll be in Nashville for the festivities. (more…)
Investor proposes site for downtown Montreal ballpark
Developer Luc Poirier has won the rights to purchase the former Montreal Children’s Hospital site in downtown Montreal and says the site would be the perfect place for a new Montreal MLB ballpark. (more…)
More netting on tap for MLB ballparks next season
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says more netting to protect fans from foul balls is on tap for the 2016 season, but specifics will be announced next year. (more…)
After SCOTUS decision, A’s future no clearer
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has taken the option of a San Jose ballpark off the menu, the future of the Oakland Athletics facility needs still remains unclear — a situation that probably won’t change until next year. (more…)