With the ability to levy an additional tourism tax after a record year, Hillsborough County may have available a key part of a new Rays ballpark funding formula in the wings. (more…)
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Cardinals, Brewers Unveil 2018 Ballpark Passes
Ballpark Passes are back on the scene in 2018, with the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers both unveiling new twists on the offering. (more…)
Petco Park Extended Netting to Exceed MLB Guidelines
The San Diego Padres have announced plans for extended netting at Petco Park, which will exceed Major League Baseball guidelines. The netting will be in place for the 2018 season. (more…)
Baltimore Orioles Unveil Kids Cheer Free
The Baltimore Orioles have announced an initiative called Kids Cheer Free, allowing fans age nine and younger to attend home games free of charge. (more…)
Montreal, Las Vegas Among Off-Site Spring Training Hosts
With a few weeks of spring training remaining, fans still have time to catch games in Florida and Arizona. Beyond those states, however, the coming weeks offer plenty of intriguing spring training games, including the continuation of two notable traditions and matchups at minor league ballparks. (more…)
Facebook to Broadcast MLB Games Weekly
Under a newly expanded partnership, Major League Baseball and Facebook will produce and broadcast one game every week to a global audience on Facebook. (more…)
MLB, YouTube TV Announce Expanded Partnership
Major League Baseball has announced an expanded partnership with YouTube TV, making the cable-free, live TV service the presenting sponsor of 2018 and 2019 World Series. (more…)
Rays Offer Vision for Ybor City Ballpark
By departing St. Petersburg for Tampa, the Tampa Bay Rays believe that they can build a new ballpark in an accessible location with plenty of surrounding amenities. (more…)
Construction of Braves Spring Training Complex Unfolds
While it may be under a different schedule than expected, construction of a new Atlanta Braves spring training complex in Sarasota County continues to unfold. (more…)
Globe Life Field Construction Making Progress
The Texas Rangers continue to see progress on the construction of Globe Life Field, their upcoming retractable-roof ballpark. (more…)
Cubs Dropped from Foul Ball Lawsuit; MLB Remains
A judge has dropped the Chicago Cubs from a lawsuit by a fan who was struck by a foul at Wrigley Field, but litigation will continue against Major League Baseball. (more…)
Dunedin Stadium Renovation Awaits Major Vote
With a major vote set for April, the Toronto Blue Jays could be closer to moving forward with renovations to Dunedin Stadium and their spring training complex. (more…)
Plan to Move Marlins Park Home Run Sculpture Scrapped
Homer, the Marlins Park home run sculpture, will be in the ballpark on Opening Day, as a proposal to move the sculpture has been scrapped. (more…)