In an all-retro final, it’s PNC Park vs. Oriole Park in the finals of the Best of the Ballparks 2020 fan vote for Major League Baseball facilities. So vote! (more…)
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Best of the Ballparks 2020 MLB vote moves to Final Four
We’re now in the Final Four round of the Best of the Ballparks 2020 MLB vote, as voters eschewed the classics in favor of newer facilities across the board. So vote! (more…)
Elite Eight time in Best of the Ballparks 2020 MLB vote
After a Sweet Sixteen round that saw only one upset and very few close votes, we’re now in the Elite Eight round of the Best of the Ballparks 2020 MLB vote. So vote! (more…)
Orioles, stadium authority negotiating new Oriole Park lease
A plan for Oriole Park improvements as part of a new ballpark lease is now under discussion between the Baltimore Orioles and the Maryland Stadium Authority, potentially adding more year-round events and new social spaces. (more…)
CLEAR Service Added by Orioles, Rangers and Twins
Mandatory security screening at ballparks is unpopular with most fans, but one way to avoid the lines — CLEAR’s identity program — has been adopted by the Baltimore Orioles (Oriole Park), the Texas Rangers (Globe Life Park) and the Minnesota Twins (Target Field) for 2019. (more…)
Introducing MLB Renovation Watch
In order to keep their facilities competitive, many Major League Baseball teams have pursued ballpark renovations in recent years. With several high-profile improvement projects either in progress or in the works, the MLB Renovation Watch page will keep track of the latest developments when it comes to ballpark upgrades. (more…)
Oriole Park Certified LEED Gold
In the first such designation for an existing MLB ballpark, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles, has been awarded a LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Oriole Park
The history of Oriole Park in Baltimore is often associated with its demise. On July 4, 1944, an early-morning fire began near the third-base grandstand and ultimately set much of the facility ablaze. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Major League Baseball, Round Four
It’s a extremely strong Final Four in Best of the Ballparks 2016 voting for Major League Baseball facilities, as fans selected one classic ballpark and three modern facilities to move through to the next round. So you know what to do: Vote! (more…)
No worries: Natty Boh back in Baltimore for 2016
Social media can be a harsh mistress, as a rumor that National Bohemian beer — or Natty Boh, as it’s popularly called — would not be returning to Oriole Park in 2016 was quickly squashed by the Baltimore Orioles front office. (more…)
MLB closes Orioles game to fans, shifts weekend series
MLB is responding to unrest in Baltimore with two unique moves: tomorrow’s game will be closed to fans, while this weekend’s series against the Tampa Bay Rays has been shifted from Oriole Park to Tropicana Field. (more…)
Orioles postpone game due to protests
The Baltimore Orioles will postpone tonight’s game at Oriole Park due to the accelerating turmoil in the city, as protestors react to the death of Freddie Gray while in police custody. (more…)
Padres land 2016 MLB All-Star Game
In a surprising move, the San Diego Padres and Petco Park have been awarded the 2016 All-Star Game by MLB officials, breaking the AL/NL rotation. (more…)