On Thursday, Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) released a series of rule changes for the 2017 season. (more…)
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Sarasota County Approves Braves Spring Training Term Sheet
A new Atlanta training facility in North Port for 2019 moved closer to reality after the Sarasota County Commission approved a Braves spring training term sheet by a 4-1 vote. (more…)
Braves Sarasota County Spring Complex Moves Forward
The Atlanta Braves and Sarasota County have the broad outlines of a deal to bring the team’s spring-training complex to North Port, with the plan to be presented to county commissioners today. (more…)
SunTrust Park Taking Shape as Debut Nears
As its opening approaches, some significant pieces are falling into place for SunTrust Park, the new home of the Atlanta Braves. (more…)
Ballpark of the Palm Beaches Prepped for Debut
One of the more anticipated events of spring training is around the corner, as the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches is being prepped for its February 28 debut. (more…)
Terms to be Reviewed for Braves Spring Training Proposal
Proposed terms for an Atlanta Braves spring training complex will be considered by Sarasota County this week. (more…)
First Look: Joker Marchant Stadium Renovations
We’ll have a full look at the Joker Marchant Stadium renovations this weekend on Spring Training Online, but here’s a first look at what the Detroit Tigers and Lakeland unveiled yesterday. (more…)
AT&T Park Paid Off
In a significant milestone for the franchise, the San Francisco Giants have paid off their mortgage on AT&T Park. (more…)
New for 2017: First Data Field
The New York Mets have announced that their spring training home in Port St. Lucie will now be called First Data Field. The new moniker is part of a 10-year partnership between the Mets and First Data, which is placing its name on the former Tradition Field. (more…)
Blue Jays Still Planning Rogers Centre Renovation
A Rogers Centre renovation is still in the works for coming years, with a game plan expected to be finalized by the end of the 2017 Toronto Blue Jays season, but it may not take the shape that many fans would want. (more…)
Report: MLB, Facebook Discussing Live Stream
Major League Baseball and Facebook are reportedly engaged in discussions that could lead to a weekly live stream of games. (more…)
Rob Manfred: Chase Field Needs Work
In recent comments, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred backed the Arizona Diamondbacks‘ claim that Chase Field is in need of improvement. (more…)
Kaval: Four Potential Sites for New Oakland Athletics Ballpark
Team President Dave Kaval told players in training camp that there are four potential sites for a new Oakland Athletics ballpark, including the current Oakland Coliseum site. (more…)