The group led by businessman Bruce Sherman and former Yankee great Derek Jeter conforms to MLB’s debt guidelines at first glance, according to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, as the approval process moves along, (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
MLB, Union to Address Pace of Play Issues Yet Again
With MLB games running slightly longer this season than in past seasons, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred will discuss potential rule changes with the player’s union in an attempt to speed up the game. (more…)
Diamondbacks, Maricopa Co. Dispute Goes to Arbitration
A Superior Court judge ordered the Arizona Diamondbacks and Maricopa County to settle their differences over the condition of Chase Field before an arbitrator, instead of going to court. (more…)
Isotopes Sued Over Foul-Ball Injury
We have another attorney willing to make a run at collecting money from injuries suffered as the result of a foul ball, this time in a lawsuit involving the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Isotopes Park. (more…)
Henry: Let’s Rid Fenway Park of Yawkey Legacy
Boston Red Sox owner John Henry says it’s time to take former team owner Tom Yawkey’s name outside the street next to the ballpark, given his opposition to integrating the team in the 1940s and 1950s. (more…)
County: Sculpture Must Stay at Marlins Park
Removing the Red Grooms home-run sculpture at Marlins Park is not an option for any new Miami Marlins owners, as it’s owned by Miami-Dade County and is permanently installed at the ballpark. (more…)
Is Howard Terminal Out as A’s Ballpark Site?
Howard Terminal has never been an ideal site for a new Oakland Athletics ballpark given the access and remediation issues, and there are reports that the team’s front office has eliminated it from consideration, focusing on the current Coliseum site and what’s called the Lake Merritt site. (more…)
Surprise: White Sox Fans More Satisfied Than Cubs Fans
We’ve always felt that a Chicago White Sox game was an underrated experience, and the numbers seem to bear that out, as the annual J.D. Power 2017 Fan Experience Study puts a Guaranteed Rate Field game the top sports experience in the Windy City — even better than a Wrigley Field run. (more…)
2017 Summer Collegiate Attendance by Average
With the summer-collegiate regular season wrapping up last night, we’ll be reporting the numbers across the industry. We end up today’s coverage with a listing of 2017 summer-collegiate attendance sorted by average. (more…)
2017 Summer Collegiate Attendance by Total
With the summer-collegiate regular season wrapping up last night, we’ll be reporting the numbers across the industry. We continue today’s coverage with a listing of 2017 summer-collegiate attendance sorted by total. (more…)
2017 Summer Collegiate Attendance by League
With the summer-collegiate regular season ending last night, we’ll be reporting the numbers across the industry for 2017. We begin today’s coverage with a listing of summer-collegiate attendance, sorted by league. (more…)
Durham Bulls Welcome 10-Millionth Fan in Triple-A History
Another milestone to report, as the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) welcomed the 10-millionth fan in the franchise’s Triple-A history before Saturday’s game at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. (more…)
Sherman, Jeter Group Land Marlins for $1.2 Billion
It looks like the competition to land the Miami Marlins is over, as a group led by venture capitalist Bruce Sherman and former Yankee great Derek Jeter has emerged as the winner after committing $1.2 billion toward the team purchase. (more…)