The Portland Diamond Project continues its push to bring a Major League Baseball franchise to Portland, noting encouraging feedback from the league office. (more…)
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Signature Beers at the Ballpark
Ballparks have evolved from simple sports venues to sophisticated operations where food and beverage are integral parts of the fan experience. Beer is especially marketed as integral to baseball—and many MLB teams have embraced signature beers as a result. (more…)
Tampa Mayor Wants Rays Ybor City Site Reconsidered for Federal Help
While it was initially rejected, Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn is asking that land in Ybor City that includes a proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark site be reconsidered for federal help. (more…)
D-Backs Can Plan for New Ballpark Under Deal with Maricopa County
The Arizona Diamondbacks are free to search for a new ballpark–or even a new market–under a deal with Maricopa County that frees the municipality from paying $187 million in maintenance to Chase Field. (more…)
College Football Set for Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium
Once the 2018 Major League Baseball season concludes, both Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium will be able to look forward to premiere college football matchups. (more…)
MLB Announces Japan All-Star Tour, 2019 Season Opener
Major League Baseball is heading to Japan for the 2018 All-Star Tour, while the Oakland A’s and Seattle Mariners will square off at the Tokyo Dome to open the 2019 season. The news has been announced by MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). (more…)
Yankees Tweak Yankee Stadium Extended Netting
After installing it prior to this season, the New York Yankees have made changes to the extended netting at Yankee Stadium. (more…)
Gondola Lift Pitched for Dodger Stadium
Gondolas could become a transportation option for fans heading to Dodger Stadium, as a new proposal appears to be gathering some momentum. (more…)
A’s Approved For Exclusive Howard Terminal Negotiations
The Oakland A’s have been granted an exclusive one-year negotiation agreement for Howard Terminal, giving the team time to study the site for a new ballpark. (more…)
Yawkey Way Goes the Way of History
Boston city officials approved the renaming of Yawkey Way back to its original name, Jersey Street, after the Boston Red Sox petitioned to change it as a way to distance the team from former owner Tom Yawkey’s racist past. (more…)
Dunedin Stadium Funding Approved by Pinellas County
A renovation of Dunedin Stadium and the Englebert Complex was approved by Pinellas County, as the spring-training and player-development facilities for the Toronto Blue Jays are set to be renovated by 2020. (more…)
Montreal MLB Backers to Survey Fans on New Ballpark
A group led by Stephen Bronfman will survey fans on what they want in a new Montreal ballpark, marking another step in the pursuit of a Major League Baseball team. (more…)
Manfred Weighs in on Condition of Rogers Centre
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred recently discussed the condition of the Rogers Centre, a ballpark that could targeted for renovations by the Toronto Blue Jays. (more…)