TAG: Major League Baseball (MLB)

Inside Kevin Dvorak’s journey from seasonal crew member to director of grounds for the Seattle Mariners

November 16, 2023By
Seattle Mariners Director of Grounds Kevin Dvorak rides a Toro Sidewinder, mowing the outfield grass at T-Mobile Park. (Photo Courtesy of Seattle Mariners)

From college first baseman to head groundskeeper of the Seattle Mariners, Kevin Dvorak has a story unlike anyone else. read more

Tampa Bay Rays announce deal for new St. Petersburg ballpark

September 27, 2023By
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Set to open in 2028, the new stadium will feature artificial turf surfaces on the playing field. read more

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Buffalo Bisons name Jeff Smolka new head groundskeeper

August 30, 2023By

A longtime member of the Toronto Blue Jays organization, Smolka previously served as assistant manager of turfgrass in 2023. read more

How BrightView turned a London soccer pitch into an MLB-caliber field

June 28, 2023By
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BrightView crews transformed the pitch at London Stadium into a baseball field for MLB's 2023 London Series between the Cubs and Cardinals. read more

BrightView prepares for second Field of Dreams Game

August 2, 2022By
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BrightView, the official field consultant of MLB, is transforming an Iowa cornfield into a playable baseball field for the Field of Dreams sequel. read more

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