Seven years after moving into new Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees are seeking to refinance their share of the ballpark’s debt. (more…)
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Are the A’s Interested in Howard Terminal?
On Thursday, the Oakland A’s toured the Howard Terminal site for a pitch on a new ballpark. After the tour, questions remain as to whether the team is actually interested in that location. (more…)
Qualcomm, OSIsoft Announce Pecto Park Project
To improve sustainability at Petco Park, the San Diego Padres have partnered with Qualcomm Intelligent Solutions and OSIsoft on an intelligence system. This installation is aimed to provide the Padres with state-of-the-art resources to monitor utilities and analyze ways to increase efficiency. (more…)
Dodger Stadium, Petco Park, Marlins Park to Host WBC Games
We finally have the lineup for the 2017 World Baseball Classic games in North America, and a solid trio of ballparks is hosting first-round games, semifinals and finals: Dodger Stadium, Petco Park and Marlins Park. (more…)
Builder: Ballpark of the Palm Beaches Will Open on Time
Though its co-tenants are still considering backup plans, the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches will open on time, according to its builder. (more…)
Guaranteed Reaction
Thanks to a new naming rights agreement, the Chicago White Sox will now play at Guaranteed Rate Field. The deal does not take affect until next season, but Wednesday’s announcement prompted some angst from the team’s faithful. (more…)
New for 2017: Guaranteed Rate Field
Say goodbye to the Cell, as a naming-rights change at the home of the Chicago White Sox will yield a shift from U.S. Cellular Field to Guaranteed Rate Field for the 2017 season. (more…)
Lawsuit Over Netting Could Move Forward
Though it has previously hit some roadblocks, a lawsuit concerning netting at MLB and MiLB parks may be moving forward. (more…)
A’s to Reconsider Howard Terminal Site
Talks about a new ballpark in Oakland are back in the spotlight, as the Oakland A’s are expected to meet with city officials about the Howard Terminal site. (more…)
When Fenway Almost Went Away
Fenway Park is as respected as any ballpark in baseball, but that was not always the case. In the 1960’s, an ambitious plan nearly brought it to a close. (more…)
Angels Disapprove of Planned Development Around Ballpark
Despite the Los Angeles Angels‘ desire for an alternate plan, the City of Anaheim is proceeding with a development proposal for the land surrounding Angels Stadium. (more…)
Development Pitched for Tropicana Field Site
To keep the Tampa Bay Rays in the city, St. Petersburg officials are now envisioning a ballpark and other development on the Tropicana Field site. (more…)
MLB Approves Seattle Mariners Sale
It wasn’t expected to be contentious, and it wasn’t: Major League Baseball approved the sale of the Seattle Mariners and a minority stake in ROOT Sports NW from Nintendo of America to current minority investor First Avenue Entertainment (FAE), in a deal that values the team and the sports-network share at $1.4 billion. (more…)