Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Arizona Diamondbacks debut bullpen cart against Cleveland Indians at Chase Field The Diamondbacks' bullpen cart made its debut at Chase Field on Monday night. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Register your digital access. Jeremy Cluff, azcentral sports Published 8:47 a.m. MT March 6, 2018 | Updated 10:28 a.m. MT March 27, 2018 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE Update: The Diamondbacks' bullpen cart made its debut at Chase Field on Monday night and reliever Archie Bradley became the first Arizona player to use it when he came in for … [Read more...] about Arizona Diamondbacks debut bullpen cart against Cleveland Indians at Chase Field
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Come See the D-Backs Get New High Tech Turfgrass Installed at Chase Field This Wednesday Giving Them a “Home Field Advantage” for 2018 Season
World Series winner Platinum TE seashore paspalum chosen for 2018 field --(BUSINESS WIRE)--West Coast Turf: WHEN: This Wednesday, February 28, 2018. 9 am-11 am. Media must RSVP to [email protected] Parking instructions/directions will be provided upon request. WHAT: West Coast Turf and D-back crews will be installing new turfgrass Platinum TE seashore paspalum at Chase Field in preparation for the 2018 season, replacing traditional bermudagrass. Platinum TE is found on the World Series Champions Houston Astros’ field, and it is the up-and-coming, new, superior turfgrass for high-profile baseball fields. The D-backs tried it in the infield last season and were so impressed that they have decided to make a whole field change. See the actual new turfgrass being installed this Wednesday. WHY: After testing Platinum TE seashore paspalum on the infield and arch late last season, it was determined that … [Read more...] about Come See the D-Backs Get New High Tech Turfgrass Installed at Chase Field This Wednesday Giving Them a “Home Field Advantage” for 2018 Season
MLB protective netting: Diamondbacks extend safety nets at Chase Field
The Diamondbacks will extend the netting at Chase Field to the far end of each dugout for the 2018 regular season.The team says the extensions, now common throughout Major League Baseball, will likely have only a limited effect on the fan experience while maximizing safety.“We have long prided ourselves on providing the most fan-friendly environment in all of sports and at the top of those priorities is safety,” Diamondbacks President & CEO Derrick Hall said in a team statement.“Thousands of the best seats in the ballpark behind home plate have always been behind a protective net with no impact to the fan experience and we expect that those who will now have a similar view will find that the same holds true for them,” he said.The Diamondbacks were the first to extend their netting to the home plate end of each dugout and, according to the statement, "are working with several companies on the latest technologies that allow the new net to be knotless … [Read more...] about MLB protective netting: Diamondbacks extend safety nets at Chase Field
WWE fans, Royal Rumble 2019 is coming to Chase Field in Phoenix
Big news for WWE fans: The Royal Rumble, one of the organization’s largest events, will take place at Chase Field in Phoenix on Jan. 27, 2019.“We have an incredibly rich history and heritage of presenting WWE events in the Valley of the Sun,” said John Saboor, WWE executive vice president of special events. “In many respects, this serves as an exciting opportunity to work with longstanding and new partners in Phoenix to create four nights of memories.”For those out of the WWE loop, the Royal Rumble is one of the organization’s “Big Four” shows, along with WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Survivor Series. It marks the start of WrestleMania season and is based on the "battle royal" concept, featuring a large number of wrestlers, usually 30, entering the ring at timed intervals. The winner gets a title shot at WrestleMania.The Royal Rumble will be part of a four-day series of events that will be housed at nearby Talking Stick … [Read more...] about WWE fans, Royal Rumble 2019 is coming to Chase Field in Phoenix
Arizona Diamondbacks, Maricopa County may be close to Chase Field deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Maricopa County want more time to negotiate privately over Chase Field, and at least one official is optimistic of a resolution "sooner rather than later."The parties were supposed to give an update in court last week about talks related to the team's desire to seek a new stadium. Instead, both parties requested mediation continue through Feb. 15.The Diamondbacks and the county have been at odds for years over who should pay for as much as $187 million in upgrades to the 20-year-old stadium. The Diamondbacks sued Maricopa County last January. After months of little agreement, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Karen Mullins in November ordered the team and county to enter private mediation. MORE: Diamondbacks, Maricopa County hold secret Chase Field talks "We count as forward progress the very fact that we're still in mediation, that it hasn't broken down," County Board Chairman Steve Chucri … [Read more...] about Arizona Diamondbacks, Maricopa County may be close to Chase Field deal