HOUSTON (AP) — The Astros are removing part of their press box and replacing it with premium seating for next season.
The team said Thursday it will open a club seating area on the lower press box-concourse level behind home plate at Minute Maid Park that will include a bar and dining option. The area had been used for working sports writers, who will be moved up to the broadcast level.
Astros president of business operations Pam Gardner said it will be “a fun, hip, space for our fans that will be located in a prime viewing location.”
Houston also will install two high-definition video boards, including a 54-by-124-foot primary screen in right field. The current board is 26-by-45. A small board will be constructed in left, and a ribbon board of more than 1,000 feet will be installed.
