Colorado clears Coors Field for added capacity
The Colorado Rockies received permission from the state of Colorado to host 21,363 fans at Coors Field, at 42.6 percent capacity, an increase of the originally approved 12,500 fans. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for March 10, 2021
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss what fans can expect when they return to ballparks in 2021—the good, the bad, the ugly—in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Nuse departs Sounds for NFL’s Titans
Nashville Sounds General Manager and Chief Operating Officer Adam Nuse is leaving the team to become the new Vice President of Business Operations for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. (more…)
Which MLB ballparks are hosting fans in 2021? Here’s the list
Here’s a rundown of who will be hosting fans to begin the 2021 MLB season and under what circumstances. Reporting capacities is one thing, but reporting what fans will actually experience is another, and those details will follow. (more…)
Brad Smith purchases New Britain Bees
We have a transaction to report in the summer-collegiate world, as veteran operator Brad Smith has closed on a purchase of the New Britain Bees (Futures League). (more…)
Cubs, White Sox cleared to host fans this season
The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox have been cleared to host fans at Wrigley Field and Guaranteed Rate Field to begin the 2021 MLB season by the State of Illinois and City of Chicago. (more…)
Petco, Padres extend Petco Park naming-rights deal through 2027
Petco Health and Wellness and the San Diego Padres are extending the Petco Park naming-rights deal for two additional years, through the 2027 MLB season. (more…)
Shapiro, Bavasi join Pioneer League front office
Now an MLB Partner League, the Pioneer League has bolstered its front office with the addition of Michael Shapiro as President, Henry Hunter as Vice President of Business Affairs and Bill Bavasi as head of scouting and player development initiatives. (more…)
California MLB teams cleared for fans in the stands
The five California MLB teams have been cleared to host fans at the start of the 2021 season, but the exact numbers won’t be determined until we get closer to the April 1 season opener. (more…)
Announcing Best of the Ballparks 2021, College Baseball
Surprise! With the steady improvement in college-baseball facilities, we’re bringing back our Best of the Ballparks 2021 vote for college baseball, as we present our slate of outstanding ballparks and ask for your input. So vote! (more…)
Tales from The Baseball Thesaurus: No-Hitter
Pitchers can flirt with a no-hitter during the course of a game, but if it’s broken up, it’s no no-no. Jesse Goldberg-Strassler describes the many terms for a no-hitter in this week’s edition of Tales from the Baseball Thesaurus. (more…)
Cactus League Best of the Ballparks vote moves to Elite Eight round
An intriguing set of brackets has emerged in the Elite Eight round of our annual Best of the Ballparks 2021 fan vote for Cactus League ballparks–so vote already! (more…)
Grapefruit League Best of the Ballparks vote moves to Elite Eight round
After a first round with few upsets, our annual Best of the Ballparks 2021 fan vote for Grapefruit League ballparks moves to the second round, with eight contenders at hand. So vote! (more…)