Tampa Bay Rays announce deal for new St. Petersburg ballpark
Set to open in 2028, the new stadium will feature artificial turf surfaces on the playing field. read more
Buffalo Bisons name Jeff Smolka new head groundskeeper
A longtime member of the Toronto Blue Jays organization, Smolka previously served as assistant manager of turfgrass in 2023. read more
Report investigates potential link between Veterans Stadium turf and six dead former Phillies
Environmentalists, scientists and researchers have expressed concern that the chemicals in the turf at Veterans Stadium could be linked to cancer. read more
Baltimore Orioles’ grounds crew ejected?
MLB umpire Tim Timmons waved the Baltimore grounds crew off the field during Orioles/Yankees game causing the baseball world to wonder if they were ejected. read more
Getting turf planted in the nick of time
Renovating a field in any circumstances can be a challenge. In the case of the Colorado Rockies, the field renovation and heating system update included a snowstorm that put the project two weeks behind and a delayed start of the season due to the coronavirus. The delayed start turned out to be a blessing in disguise, however, as it allowed... read more
