Prepping for 2022: PNC Park, Pittsburgh Pirates
New social and group spaces, upgraded concessions, an emphasis on team history and new kids areas are on tap for fans attending Pittsburgh Pirates games this season at PNC Park. (more…)
MiLB’s Copa de la Diversión promo returns
MiLB’s Copa de la Diversión promo returns for the 2022 season, with eight new teams participating this season and five teams returning with rebranded personas. (more…)
Giants shift back-end ops, POS to Oracle
Big vendor switch to note here: At Oracle Park, the San Francisco Giants have shifted point-of-sale infrastructure and back-end operations to Oracle for the 2022 season. (more…)
Issues with Chase Field roof cables emerge
Potential problems with cables used to open and close the Chase Field roof will force the Arizona Diamondbacks to not move the retractable roof with fans in the ballpark. (more…)
Prepping for 2022: Comerica Park, Detroit Tigers
New cars were installed on the Chevrolet Fountain yesterday, which means the Detroit Tigers are ready for a new season at Comerica Park, as the team unveils new menu items and more. (more…)
Lawsuit challenges new Oakland ballpark
It just wouldn’t be a large California development if there weren’t lawsuits challenging every step in the process: A coalition of shipping interests is challenging the environmental review of the waterfront Oakland Athletics ballpark for being inadequate. (more…)
New for 2022: SIUH Community Park
We have a new naming-rights deal for the Staten Island Ferry Hawks (Atlantic League), with Richmond County Bank Ballpark renamed SIUH Community Park for the 2022 season. (more…)
Rogers Centre renovations begin with display overhaul
Not all the Rogers Centre renovations will come down the line, as the 2022 season will see a $13.7-million AV tech overhaul that includes a revamped LED display system and sound system. (more…)
BayCare Ballpark: Still beloved after all these years
It seems appropriate to begin 2022’s ballpark travels at BayCare Ballpark, spring home of the Philadelphia Phillies, to gauge changes in the spring-training ballpark experience over the years. (more…)
Red Sox plan for first carbon-neutral experience in MLB
We’ve seen some MiLB teams stage some carbon-neutral games, and now the Boston Red Sox are working with Aspiration to reduce the impact of Fenway Park carbon emissions. (more…)
First came the robo-umps, here comes the robo-mower
The next evolution in ballpark management? Forget robo-umps: we’re seeing the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) implement a robo-mower at Louisville Slugger Field for the 2022 season. (more…)
New Kansas City ballpark may impact Truman Sports Complex
While the Kansas City Royals continue to explore a new Kansas City ballpark and the Kansas City Chiefs talking with developers about a new Kansas City, Kansas stadium, the future of the historic Truman Sports Complex is in some doubt. (more…)
Blue Jays choose Rogers Centre renovations to extend ballpark life
Putting off the eventual decision on the future of the 1989 venue for now, the Toronto Blue Jays will move forward with two years of Rogers Centre renovations designed to extend the facility’s economic life for 10-15 years. (more…)