The latest in biometric tech at sporting facilities comes in Seattle, where CLEAR announced a deal to implement its system at Safeco Field for Seattle Mariners games. (more…)
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Councilmember Withdraws Support of Safeco Field Funding Bill
One of three co-sponsors of a bill to allocate about $180 million in lodging tax revenue toward future Safeco Field improvements has withdrawn her support, leaving uncertainty about the plan. (more…)
Safeco Field Lease Extension Could be Scrapped Without Lodging Tax Funds
If a proposal to allocate about $180 million in lodging tax revenue for future Safeco Field maintenance is not approved, the Seattle Mariners could scrap a planned lease extension. (more…)
Seattle Mariners Extend Jerry Dipoto Contract
The contract of Executive Vice President & General Manager Jerry Dipoto was extended by the Seattle Mariners for several years, as the team’s success on the field translates into extended stability in the front office. (more…)
King County Official Balks at Safeco Field Proposal
A proposal from King County would allocate about $180 million to future Safeco Field maintenance, but at least one county councilmember believes that the money should be directed elsewhere. (more…)
Mariners Sign 25-Year Lease Extension for Safeco Field, Through 2049
Not that there was any talk of a move, but the Seattle Mariners signed a 25-year lease extension to their Safeco Field lease, tying the team to the Puget Sound region through the 2049 season. (more…)
MLB Announces Japan All-Star Tour, 2019 Season Opener
Major League Baseball is heading to Japan for the 2018 All-Star Tour, while the Oakland A’s and Seattle Mariners will square off at the Tokyo Dome to open the 2019 season. The news has been announced by MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). (more…)
Promotions Watch: 2018 MLB Throwback Nights
In one of the better promotional trends for 2018 Major League Baseball, several teams will feature throwback nights. The promotions in the works will allow fans to see a unique mix of retro-inspired uniforms, while simultaneously paying homage to history. (more…)
2018 Preview: Seattle Mariners, Safeco Field
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2018 campaign launches today. Up next: the Seattle Mariners and Safeco Field. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 1
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, today through next Wednesday. (more…)
A’s, Mariners Expected to Open 2019 Season in Japan
Though it has not been formally announced, the Oakland A’s and Seattle Mariners are expected to open the 2019 season at the Tokyo Dome. (more…)
Manfred: Extended Netting on Tap for All MLB teams
We’ve been tracking MLB teams installing extended netting for the 2018 season, and now MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says all 30 teams will have new protective netting on Opening Day. (more…)
Mariners Replacing Safeco Field Playing Surface
Now that their offseason is underway, the Seattle Mariners are getting to work on a project that will lead to a new playing surface at Safeco Field. (more…)