Comparing the 2019 World Series Ballparks

As the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros prepare to meet in Game 1 of the 2019 MLB World Series on Tuesday, Joe Mock from BaseballParks.com has posted his annual comparison of the two ballparks we’ll see in this year’s Fall Classic.  Read more here.   View World Series game schedule here.

Comparing the World Series Ballparks

As the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros prepare to meet in Game 1 of the 2017 MLB World Series on Tuesday, Joe Mock from BaseballParks.com has posted his annual comparison of the two ballparks we’ll see in this year’s Fall Classic.  Read more here.  View World Series game schedule here.

Astros Unveil $18 Million Center-Field Makeover

Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, has undergone another dramatic transformation, with a rebuilt center-field section offering a more comfortable, spacious area and improved food and drink options for fans.  Read more and watch video here.

Astros Release Renderings of Tal’s Hill Removal

The Houston Astros are planning to get rid of Tal’s Hill, the quirky little elevated mound in deep center field at Minute Maid Park.  To illustrate the new-look field, the club has released renderings of the $15 million renovation plan that also includes bringing in the fences in center field.  Read more here

Aramark Food Teaser

Aramark has revealed a number of new food items that will be added to menus at Major League Baseball venues across the country, including the Chicken and Waffle Cone (stuffed with mashed potatoes) at Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, and Steak and Cheese Dog at Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals.  Read more and view photos here.  View Aramark’s 2014 menu here.

Ballpark Quirks: Minute Maid Park’s Tal’s Hill

In a series called “Ballpark Quirks,” Sports Illustrated takes a look at the distinctive features and oddities that make up each of MLB’s 30 parks. Up now: Minute Maid Park’s Tal’s Hill.  Read more and view photos here.  See a close-up photo of Tal’s Hill here.

Astros to Nix Choo Choo?

As the Houston Astros prepare to rebrand and move to the American League, owner Jim Crane is reportedly considering removing the train at Minute Maid Park to apparently make room for 12 new ad signs.  Okay, so we have to admit we haven’t experienced the stadium first hand, but it seems to us that removing such a unique and nifty feature is a bad move.  However, we’ll leave it to the fans to

Astros Finish Installation of Giant New Scoreboard

No longer will Houston Astros fans have to squint to see the tiny old 26 x 45-foot scoreboard at Minute Maid Park.  Installation of a new high-tech, 54 x 124-foot video board was completed today.  Read more and view video here.