Sierra Club: Build A’s ballpark at Coliseum site, not Howard Terminal
The Sierra Club’s San Francisco Bay Chapter is recommending the Oakland Athletics build a new ballpark at the current Coliseum site, arguing that there are too many environmental issues associated with a Howard Terminal waterfront location. (more…)
MLB to have say in Rangers’ Globe Life Field crowds
After maintaining that local health officials are the best resources for teams looking to bring fans to the ballparks, MLB is now saying that its health professionals will weigh in on a proper capacity for Texas Rangers games at Globe Life Field. (more…)
Voting opens in summer collegiate Best of the Ballparks 2020 fan vote
It’s an unusual year in the summer-collegiate world, to be sure, so we’re running an unusual Best of the Ballparks 2020 fan vote for the various facilities hosting league play this summer. (more…)
It’s Final Four time in Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Double-A fan vote
It’s a Southern League vs. Texas League Final Four in the Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Double-A fan vote, as we move to the next round of voting. So you know what to do! (more…)
Looks like Jays will land at Roger Centre
After weeks of negotiations between the Toronto Blue Jays and government officials it looks like the team will play a quarantined 2020 season at Rogers Centre, with players confined to the ballpark hotel. (more…)
Tough decisions as more play launches in 2020
As many summer-collegiate teams launch a limited season this week, the issue of how to manage fans is a big issue: just because teams can allow fans into the ballpark to watch the action, should they? (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2020 indy vote moves to Sweet Sixteen
After many close votes in the first round, the Best of the Ballparks 2020 vote for independent facilities is now in the Sweet Sixteen round. So you know what to do: Vote! (more…)
Elite Eight time in Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Triple-A fan vote
After three close votes in the Sweet Sixteen round, we’re now in the Elite Eight round of the Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Triple-A fan vote, where we expect more close calls. So vote! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Short Season A vote moves to Sweet Sixteen
We’re moved on to the Sweet Sixteen round of the Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Short Season A vote, comprising the facilities of the NY-Penn and Northwest Leagues. It’s time to vote! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Rookie vote moves to Sweet Sixteen
After a limited play-in round, we’ve moved on to the Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Rookie fan vote, covering the facilities of the Appalachian and Pioneer Leagues. So you know what to do: Vote! (more…)
MLB expects fans to return. But will they?
As MLB teams prepare to open training camp at home ballparks and map out logistics for the regular season, front offices are champing at the bit to open the gates and welcome fans. When will this happen–and, more importantly–should this happen? (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Double-A fan vote now in Elite Eight round
After a Sweet Sixteen round that saw four contests decided by fewer than 35 votes, we’re moving to the Elite Eight round of the Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Double-A fan vote for Eastern, Southern and Texas League ballparks. So vote! (more…)
Coastal Plain League adds four more teams to season mix
The summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League will add four more teams in a Mid-Atlantic Division with North Carolina and Virginia teams, adding to the three teams slated for 2020 play. (more…)