The Week That Was: Feb. 22, 2015
Promotions, Montreal’s Autostade and the future of the Athletics in Oakland. Here are the top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
MLB announces pace-of-play changes for 2015
Major League Baseball announced several changes designed to improve the pace of play for the 2015 season, including alterations to instant-replay procedures. (more…)
Coliseum City, Athletics ballpark plans in flux
With the Oakland Raiders planning for a new L.A.-area stadium and Alameda County refusing to play ball, the future of Coliseum City and a new Oakland A’s ballpark remains to be seen. (more…)
SWB RailRiders ownership unveiled
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) unveiled a list of the 21 members of the new ownership with ties to Northeast Pennsylvania. (more…)
Study: Fans love Minor League Baseball
This probably isn’t a surprise for our readers in the baseball industry, but worth noting nevertheless: A nationwide study indicates broad satisfaction with the gameday experience presented by Minor League Baseball teams. (more…)
#TBT: Montreal’s Autostade
It was pitched by city officials as the first home of the Montreal Expos, and it certainly was one of the most unique sporting facilities ever built. Welcome to the Autostade, a centerpiece of Expo 67. (more…)
Judge: Wrigley Field renovations can continue
A federal judge has ruled that the Chicago Cubs can proceed with a Wrigley Field renovation plan, despite an argument from surrounding rooftop owners it would cause them irreparable harm. (more…)
Columbia suites on sale; new renderings up
Things are progressing fast on a new 2016 Columbia (S.C.) ballpark: suites are on sale, and the team owners have released some more renderings of the facility. (more…)
Future of Greer Stadium under debate
The future of Greer Stadium, former home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), is being discussed by Metro officials, with one possible outcome the installation of pro soccer. (more…)
Hartford ballpark bond sale, groundbreaking set for today
Big day today for a new Hartford ballpark for the relocating New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League): financing via bond sale should be finalized, with a groundbreaking in the afternoon. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Spring Training Trinkets
While spring training games are often associated with the return of baseball, fans who look closely can find good promotions throughout the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues. These events — giveaways, ticket specials and grand openings — are the focus of our latest Promotions Watch. (more…)
The Week That Was: February 15, 2015
Hartford ballpark construction, MLB 2015 ballpark improvements, promotions news and scoreboard upgrades. The top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
MLB: Still trying to figure out Cuba
President Barack Obama may have proposed normalizing relations with Cuba, but with only small changes in place so far, Major League Baseball is still researching exactly what can happen with teams and players. (more…)