One of the concerns for Dodgers fans, other than the obvious, has been stadium renovations for 2020. Major League Baseball has of course suspended operations, but that has not stopped construction workers from working tirelessly around the clock.
Arizona Diamondbacks Focusing On The Future At Chase Field
The Arizona Diamondbacks have decided to focus on Chase Field as their place to play in the Phoenix area, certainly for the present and perhaps even for the long-term
The fix is in at Dodger Stadium, but will it be ready for opening day?
A planned $100-million offseason renovation of Dodger Stadium that focused on adding five elevators and four escalators, creating a “front door” and sprucing up the outfield pavilions is expected to be ready for opening day against the San Francisco Giants on March 26 but won’t be done in time for exhibitions against the Angels on March 23 and 24. That’s cutting it close.
Marlins Park getting makeover before season
Marlins FanFest on Saturday provided not only a first look at the club’s newcomers but also the changes at Marlins Park, from on the diamond to the east plaza.
Brewers Home Ballpark To Be Renamed American Family Field
The Milwaukee Brewers home ballpark will have a new name next year after a 20-year deal with Miller comes to an end. American Family Insurance announced that Miller Park will become American Family Field on Jan. 1.
Braves unveil Truist Park as new stadium name
Truist Park is the new name of the Atlanta Braves’ stadium. The change from SunTrust Park, the stadium’s name for its first three years, follows SunTrust Bank’s merger with BB&T to form Truist Financial Corp.
Globe Life Field, New Home of the Texas Rangers, now 90% Complete
Construction at the new home of the Texas Rangers, Globe Life Field, is nearing completion. The team said Thursday that the ballpark is now 90% complete and that roughly 24,000 of the stadium’s 40,300 seats have been installed.
$810M phase of Texas Rangers sports, entertainment district construction approved by Arlington council
The Arlington, Texas, city council voted to continue its partnership with the MLB’s Texas Rangers, Loews Hotels & Co, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loews Corp., and The Cordish Cos., and is moving forward with an $810 million expansion of Arlington’s Entertainment District.
Giants announce details of outfield dimensions, bullpen relocation
The Giants announced their new outfield dimensions and where the bullpens will be relocated at Oracle Park, and they framed it not only as a player-safety issue but an enhanced fan engagement.
The Miami Marlins are bringing in the outfield fences for the 2020 season
The Marlins announced that they will be moving a portion of the outfield wall from center field to right-center field closer to home plate. The move comes as the team announces it will install a new synthetic grass surface in partnership with Shaw Sports Turf.