Probably not, but that’s not stopping Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman from raising the issue of a new $150-million Summerlin ballpark for the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) deterring future MLB expansion. (more…)
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Time Running Out for New Ybor City Ballpark Proposal from Rays
Are the Tampa Bay Rays ready to formally commit to a new Ybor City ballpark? It’s been rumored since last August, and indications are good we could see something announced in coming weeks. (more…)
Indians to Drop Chief Wahoo From Uniforms in 2019
The controversial Chief Wahoo logo will be dropped from the Cleveland Indians‘ uniforms, with the move taking effect in 2019. (more…)
White Sox to Extend Guaranteed Rate Field Netting
The Chicago White Sox will extend the protective netting at Guaranteed Rate Field, with the installation set to be complete for the 2018 season. (more…)
Comerica Park Naming Rights Extended
Comerica Park will retain its name through at least 2034, as Comerica Bank has extended its naming rights agreement for the home of the Detroit Tigers. (more…)
Vancouver, Toronto Extend PDC Through 2022
The Toronto Blue Jays and Vancouver Canadians (Short Season A; Northwest League) extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2022 season. (more…)
New Oakland Athletics Ballpark Plan B Is In the Works
After plans for a Laney College area facility were rejected by the Peralta Community College District, team president Dave Kaval says they’ve moved on to the next phase of searching for a new Oakland Athletics ballpark site. (more…)
Johnsonville Named New Brewers’ Sausage Race Sponsor
The Milwaukee Brewers have reached a new partnership with Johnsonville Sausage, allowing the company to take over as the sponsor of the Famous Racing Sausages. (more…)
Orioles Extending Oriole Park at Camden Yards Netting
Prior to the 2018 season, the Baltimore Orioles will extend the protective netting at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. In addition, the club will also install extended netting at its spring training home, Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. (more…)
Brewers’ Sausage Race to Continue with New Sponsor
With longtime sponsor Klement’s out of the picture, the Milwaukee Brewers will have a new sponsor for their Famous Racing Sausages in 2018. (more…)
Greeneville Reds to be Announced Friday
A Cincinnati Reds club in the Appalachian League could be announced Friday, with the Reds set to replace the Houston Astros in Greeneville. (more…)
Dodgers to Extend Dodger Stadium Netting
The Los Angeles Dodgers are planning to extend the protective netting at Dodger Stadium, with the installation set to be complete prior to the 2018 season. (more…)
Los Angeles Dodgers 60th Anniversary Patch Unveiled
A Los Angeles Dodgers 60th anniversary patch has been unveiled by the team, continuing the celebration of the franchise’s move from Brooklyn in 1958. (more…)