Last week we alluded to Toronto city officials debating the future of Rogers Centre. This week, it sounds like there’s been plenty of preliminary talk between team ownership, Rogers and developers about that future—with some big plans potentially in consideration. (more…)
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Oakland, Alameda Sparring Over Potential Coliseum Land Sale
Alameda County‘s potential sale of Coliseum land to the Oakland A’s continues to draw opposition from Oakland officials, who could take legal action against the county. (more…)
2020 MLB Regular Season to Start March 26
In a move replicating early season openers in 2018 and 2019, Major League Baseball today announced the 2020 MLB regular season will start March 26, with all 30 teams slated to take the field on Opening Day. (more…)
U.S. Senators Call on MLB to Collect, Report Foul Ball-Injury Data
Two U.S. Senators have written to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, calling on the league to record and publish data on foul-ball injuries at ballparks. (more…)
2020 MLB Little League Classic to Feature Orioles, Red Sox
The Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox will meet in the 2020 MLB Little League Classic, scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Williamsport, PA’s BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. The Orioles will play as the home team in the game, which will air nationally that evening on ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” and ESPN Radio at 7 p.m. ET. (more…)
Astros Extending Minute Maid Park Netting
The Houston Astros are extending protective netting farther down the baselines at Minute Maid Park, with installation to be complete by their August 19 home game. (more…)
White Sox, Yankees to Play 2020 Game at Field of Dreams Site
The Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees will play a 2020 regular-season game at the Field of Dreams site in Dyersville, IA, Major League Baseball announced Thursday. Scheduled for August 13, 2020, it will mark the first MLB game held at the fan-favorite movie location and in the State of Iowa. (more…)
Ybor City Ballpark Could be in Play for Rays’ Split-Season Scenario
A Hillsborough County official says Tampa’s Ybor City could still be in play for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, even if the franchise splits future seasons between Montreal and their current market. (more…)
Until Ballpark Situations Resolved, Talk of Expansion Premature
With the news that the Arizona Diamondbacks had explored a move to the Las Vegas suburbs, it was a stark reminder that it’s more than just Tampa Bay and Oakland facing ballpark and market challenges—and MLB expansion may not be the slam-dunk many observers assume. (more…)
Oakland Balks Over Potential Sale of Coliseum Land to A’s
Alameda County‘s potential sale of its share of the Coliseum site to the Oakland A’s is drawing opposition from city officials, which could complicate any transaction. (more…)
Viola Criticizes Results of Atlantic League-MLB Partnership
An experiential partnership between Major League Baseball and the independent Atlantic League is drawing a prominent critic, as High Point Rockers pitching coach Frank Viola is expressing his frustration with the results. (more…)
Cubs Consider Extending Wrigley Field Netting
The Chicago Cubs are exploring the idea of extending Wrigley Field’s protective netting, but caution that a final decision has not been made. (more…)
Phillies File Lawsuit Against Phillie Phanatic Creator
The Philadephia Phillies sued the creator and designer of the Phillie Phanatic in order to maintain rights to the mascot, in a contract dispute dating back to a 1984 agreement. (more…)