A Rogers Centre renovation is still in the works for coming years, with a game plan expected to be finalized by the end of the 2017 Toronto Blue Jays season, but it may not take the shape that many fans would want. (more…)
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Tradition Field Upgrades Still on Tap
The process may be delayed, but a $60-million upgrade plan for Tradition Field, spring home of the New York Mets and regular-season home of the St. Lucie Mets (High A; Florida State League), is still in the works. (more…)
Famous Wrigley Field Marquee Is Back Up
The famous Wrigley Field marquee is back up, but already tongues are wagging because the old 1983 LED crawl underneath has been replaced by a modern, spiffy and (gasp!) color videoboard. (more…)
Wrigley Field Upgrades on Schedule for Opening Day
Chicago Cubs officials say Wrigley Field will be ready for Opening Day on April 11, although more work in scheduled for the Friendly Confines and the surrounding area throughout this year. (more…)
Best of 2015: #8, Tal’s Hill
We end 2015 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #8: The Houston Astros make plans to remove Tal’s Hill from Minute Maid Park — a move eventually postponed. (more…)
Astros home finally generating economic activity
Though Houston officials assumed Minute Maid Park would generate new economic development after opening in 2000, it’s only now that serious activity has occurred around the home of the Houston Astros. (more…)
Wrigleyville: Beneficiaries of ballpark upgrades?
Wrigleyville residents are seeing one additional benefit to the $575-million makeover of Wrigley Field: what was once a seedy neighborhood is seeing potential upgrades as the Chicago Cubs home becomes a year-round attraction. (more…)
Tal’s Hill lives!
The Houston Astros have suspended a $15-million Minute Maid Park renovation that would have removed Tal’s Hill in center field to make way for new bar and food locations, and a premium group-seating area at field level. (more…)
Dust settles at Wrigley Field — for now
With the re-opening of Sheffield and Waveland avenues this week, the first round of Wrigley Field renovations is in the books, though work on the other Friendly Confines changes will continue for months. (more…)
Minute Maid Park changes would remove Tal’s Hill
The Houston Astros today announced $15 million in changes to Minute Maid Park‘s center-field area for the 2016 season: improved seating options, better access and revisions to the playing field, including the removal of Tal’s Hill. (more…)
Wrigley Field renovations: Four more years!
Renovations to Wrigley Field could take an extra year to finish, as Chicago Cubs ownership is now looking to keep the Friendly Confines a construction zone before the 2019 season. (more…)
Indians add “The Corner” to Progressive Field
The new right-field bar at Progressive Field will be dubbed “The Corner” by the Cleveland Indians after a fan vote, in an homage to Tom Hamilton’s signature introduction for game broadcasts. (more…)
Better than ever: Peoria Sports Complex
After two renovation phases, Peoria Sports Complex is looking better than ever, with an expanded footprint, lots of socializing areas and upgraded fan facilities. (more…)