Contending that it owes them a larger reimbursement for ballpark improvements, the Pittsburgh Pirates are not ruling out legal action against the owner of PNC Park. (more…)
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Ballpark at the Palm Beaches Construction Continues
As its second spring training for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals approaches, construction work is still taking place at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. (more…)
Rays to Name Tampa’s Ybor City as Preferred Ballpark Site
On Friday, the Tampa Bay Rays will announce Tampa’s Ybor City as their preferred new ballpark site, though plenty of work remains to make the facility a reality. (more…)
Fireflies, Mets Extend Affiliation Through 2020
The Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) and the New York Mets are continuing their affiliation, as the two sides have extended their player development contract (PDC) through 2020. (more…)
Mets Overhauling Citi Field Home Plate Lounge
As the 2018 season approaches, the New York Mets are undertaking a significant renovation to the Home Plate Lounge at Citi Field. (more…)
Rays, Marlins Announce Anniversary Promos
The Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins are about to celebrate anniversary seasons, and both teams have announced promotions in honor of the occasion. (more…)
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Begin Food Fight
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low A; Midwest League) are calling on fans to suggest new concession items, as the team has begun its third annual food fight. The winning recipe will go on the 2018 concession menu at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. (more…)
Willets Point Redevelopment Moving Forward
After years of uncertainty, it appears that a plan to redevelop the Willets Points neighborhood near Citi Field will move forward under new terms. (more…)
Chihuahuas, Padres Extend Affiliation Through 2020
The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the San Diego Padres renewed their player development contract (PDC) for two more years, extending their affiliation through 2020. (more…)
Harrisburg, Washington Extend Player Development Contract
The Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Washington Nationals extended their player development contact (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
MLBPA: No Threats of Spring Training Boycott
The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has sought to deny talk of a possible spring training boycott, saying that it has not made such a threat. (more…)
Monday is Truck Day for Boston Red Sox
In another sign that spring training is just around the corner, the Boston Red Sox celebrated truck day on Monday. The truck was to begin loading at 7 a.m. and was scheduled to leave Fenway Park for JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, FL around noon, beginning a 1,480-mile trip. (more…)
MLB Pitches Latest Pace of Play Proposal; Carts on Tap?
Major League Baseball has released its latest pitch to accelerate pace of play, with the proposals including bullpen carts and deferment of a pitch clock. (more…)