The Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians will meet in Puerto Rico for two games in 2018, when regular season action returns to Hiram Bithorn Stadium. The series, which will take place from April 17-18, has been announced by Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association. (more…)
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MLB, MLBPA Donating $1M to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLPBA) are jointly donating $1 million to the Kansas City-based Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM). The donation was announced on Wednesday. (more…)
New Oakland Athletics Ballpark Will Have $3B Impact: Report
A new Oakland Athletics ballpark would have a $3.05-billion impact on the local economy over 10 years no matter where it is built, according to a report released today by the team and the Bay Area Council Economic Institute. (more…)
Report: A’s Interested in Site Near Laney College
As the search for the site of a new ballpark continues, a report says that the Oakland A’s are appearing to show interest in a location near Laney College. (more…)
In Memoriam: Mark Coronado
Mark Coronado, the long-time Surprise community and recreation services director who oversaw operations at Surprise Stadium, passed away on Thursday. He was 59 years old. (more…)
Mets Expand Protective Netting at Citi Field
The New York Mets are tripling the square footage of the protective netting at Citi Field, a project that is scheduled to be completed next month. (more…)
The Myths About Video Board Construction
Products evolve, technology leaps to the next plateau, and jargon can be confusing (intentionally, in some cases). It’s a major investment meant to amaze viewers and endure for years to come. When comparison-shopping, it’s tempting to think that your decision can be boiled down to a few simple considerations. (more…)
Planning for Braves Spring Training Complex Continues
Steps continue to be taken in the planning of a proposed Atlanta Braves spring training complex in North Port, with some recent developments taking place. Earlier this week, officials involved in the project completed two key tasks in the planning process. (more…)
Mariners to Search for New Naming Rights Partner
With Safeco Insurance set to end its agreement with the team, the Seattle Mariners will search for a new naming rights partner for Safeco Field. (more…)
Safeco Field Naming Rights Deal Will Not be Extended
Safeco Field‘s name will change in the future, as the Seattle Mariners and Safeco Insurance have stated that their naming rights agreement will not be extended. (more…)
SunTrust Park to Host Football Game in 2018
SunTrust Park will host college football next year, as the home of the Atlanta Braves is set to be utilized by Kennesaw State for a game in 2018. (more…)
Three More Luxe Spots on Tap for Wrigley Field
Three more upscale clubs are on tap for Wrigley Field for the 2018 season, as the Chicago Cubs release details of the new venues and suite enhancements, as well as updating information on the previously announced American Airlines 1914 Club. (more…)
More Good News for Twins Ballpark Early Debt Repayment
Newly reported figures from Hennepin County confirm what was predicted earlier this year: debt on Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, could be paid off a decade earlier than projected. (more…)