With no official government approval for play at Rogers Centre and a general distrust of returning to Florida, the Toronto Blue Jays have reached out to Rich Baseball Operations about playing regular-season games at Sahlen Field. (more…)
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Blue Jays to train at Rogers Centre; continue push to play season there
The Toronto Blue Jays will open summer camp at Rogers Centre and isolate players at the attached Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel, going directly to the ballpark for workouts. (more…)
Blue Jays Detail Rogers Centre Extended Netting Plans
The Toronto Blue Jays have announced details on extended protective netting that will be installed at Rogers Centre, a project the team will complete prior to Opening Day on March 26. (more…)
Mapping the Future of Rogers Centre
Last week we alluded to Toronto city officials debating the future of Rogers Centre. This week, it sounds like there’s been plenty of preliminary talk between team ownership, Rogers and developers about that future—with some big plans potentially in consideration. (more…)
Until Ballpark Situations Resolved, Talk of Expansion Premature
With the news that the Arizona Diamondbacks had explored a move to the Las Vegas suburbs, it was a stark reminder that it’s more than just Tampa Bay and Oakland facing ballpark and market challenges—and MLB expansion may not be the slam-dunk many observers assume. (more…)
Blue Jays to Extend Rogers Centre Netting
The Toronto Blue Jays will extend protective netting at both Rogers Centre and spring training’s Dunedin Stadium in 2020, becoming the latest MLB team to plan such a project. (more…)
Future of Rogers Centre in Play?
With no clear plan to renovate the 30-year-old Rogers Centre, the Toronto Blue Jays and the city may be looking at an entirely new ballpark down the road, as the team and the city explore the facility’s future. (more…)
Rogers Centre at 30
The Toronto Blue Jays have now spent 30 years at Rogers Centre, the retractable-roof ballpark that was once a marvel but has become the subject of calls for upgrades. (more…)
2019 Preview: Toronto Blue Jays, Rogers Centre
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 campaign is around the corner. Up next: the Toronto Blue Jays and Rogers Centre. (more…)
Aramark Reveals New 2019 MLB Menu Items
With the 2019 Major League Baseball season around the corner, Aramark is unveiling distinct new menu items that will be available at select ballparks. (more…)
Shaprio: Blue Jays Attendance Likely to Decrease in 2019
With the organization’s focus on an on-field rebuild and spring-training facility upgrades, Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro expects attendance at Rogers Centre to decrease in 2019. (more…)
Could Development Factor into Rogers Centre Renovations?
While the Toronto Blue Jays have not unveiled plans for a Rogers Centre renovation, there are questions as to whether ballpark upgrades could be tied to a development plan. (more…)
Manfred Weighs in on Condition of Rogers Centre
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred recently discussed the condition of the Rogers Centre, a ballpark that could targeted for renovations by the Toronto Blue Jays. (more…)