Tag: Chase Field

What’s going on with the roof at the Diamondbacks’ stadium for the World Series?

The roof has its safety issues but will be operational for the World Series.

The World Series moves to Arizona for the next three games this week after the Diamondbacks and Rangers split the two games in Arlington. And baseball fans will probably notice a similar atmosphere to what they saw at Texas’ Globe Life Field (a retractable roof stadium) — with one exception.

Notably, Chase Field has a retractable roof that the team can no longer open or close when fans are present, which forces the stadium operators to make a decision about the roof before each game. Basically, the cable system is compromised, and there is concern that a cable could snap and endanger fans.

For the World Series, the Diamondbacks waited to publicize their decision on the roof, but team CEO Derrick Hall told reporters that MLB has the final say on whether it is open or closed. While triple-digit temperatures in Phoenix forced the D-backs to close the roof for their three NLCS games, this week’s forecast calls for highs in the low 80s. The team and league did decide Monday to open the roof for Game 3.

As for that broken roof, the D-backs still don’t have immediate plans to fix it and are prioritizing other issues with the aging stadium instead. Via azcentral:

“That was going to be priority No. 1, but since we know we’re going to be here at least three or four more years, we probably need to do the (LED) sports lights right now,” Hall said, adding the current lights were close to not being “at standard” for Major League Baseball.

He added that upgrading the video boards and sound system were high-priority items, as well, both above the roof, which can still open and close, just not when fans are present due to safety concerns.

You can find the roof schedule here.

What’s going on with the roof at the Diamondbacks’ stadium?

The roof has its safety issues but will be operational for the NLCS.

The National League Championship Series moves to Arizona after the Phillies took Game 1 and 2 at home. And baseball fans will certainly notice a different scene at the Diamondbacks’ home park of Chase Field.

Notably, Chase Field has a retractable roof that the team can no longer open or close when fans are present, which forces the stadium operators to make a decision about the roof before each game. Basically, the cable system is compromised, and there is concern that a cable could snap and endanger fans.

For the NLCS, the Diamondbacks plan to have the roof closed for Thursday’s Game 3 given the 103-degree forecast and open for Game 4 and Game 5 (if necessary).

As for that broken roof, the D-backs still don’t have immediate plans to fix it and are prioritizing other issues with the aging stadium instead. Via azcentral:

“That was going to be priority No. 1, but since we know we’re going to be here at least three or four more years, we probably need to do the (LED) sports lights right now,” Hall said, adding the current lights were close to not being “at standard” for Major League Baseball.

He added that upgrading the video boards and sound system were high-priority items, as well, both above the roof, which can still open and close, just not when fans are present due to safety concerns.

You can find the roof schedule here.

WATCH: MLB confirms considering self-contained season, but ‘has not settled on that option’

Arizona could become home base for all 30 MLB teams this summer.

ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported late Monday night that Arizona could become home base for all 30 MLB teams this summer, using the Diamondbacks’ Chase Field and spring training facilities throughout the Phoenix metro area to play a sequestered season of sorts.

Passan’s report indicates that players, coaching staff and essential personnel for all 30 teams would stay isolated in local hotels, leaving only to go to and from baseball games.

Major League Baseball confirmed on Tuesday that the league is looking into playing its 2020 season in a single location, but says it has not settled on any decisions just yet.

Here’s the complete statement from the league:

“MLB has been actively considering numerous contingency plans that would allow play to commence once the public health situation has improved to the point that it is safe to do so. While we have discussed the idea of staging games at one location as one potential option, we have not settled on that option or developed a detailed plan. While we continue to interact regularly with governmental and public health officials, we have not sought or received approval of any plan from federal, state and local officials, or the Players Association. The health and safety of our employees, players, fans and the public at large are paramount, and we are not ready at this time to endorse any particular format for staging games in light of the rapidly changing public health situation caused by the coronavirus.”

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