It’s that time of year again, as the baseball world gathers for the annual Winter Meetings, slated for San Diego on Sunday through Wednesday. We’ll be there; we hope to see you there, too. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Debate Continues Over Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Upgrades
A discussion about upgrades to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, spring home of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins, progresses as Palm Beach County officials will continue to negotiate a plan seen as more affordable to the public. (more…)
Yankees, Amazon Working on Streaming-Rights Package
After the liberation of the YES Network from Fox earlier this year, the New York Yankees and Amazon are poised to stream a package of in-market game broadcasts directly to consumers–potentially the first such streaming deal in Major League Baseball. (more…)
Kriseman: No Split Season for Rays
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman has halted talks for the Tampa Bay Rays to adopt a split season between Montreal and Tampa, saying that the team needs to adhere to its current Tropicana Field lease. (more…)
Target Field Extended Netting on Tap for 2020
We expect to see plenty of moves like this for the 2020 season: The Minnesota Twins will once again install extended netting at Target Field while adopting state-of-the-art materials. (more…)
MLB/MiLB Contraction Battle Moves to Capitol Hill
A proposal to eliminate 42 Minor League Baseball (MiLB) teams and revamp the beginning stages of player development from Major League Baseball (MLB) is a hot topic on Capitol Hill, with the announcement of the Save Minor League Baseball Task Force as part of a hands-on lobbying effort yesterday and today from MiLB management and ownership. […]
Mets in Process of Being Sold to Steve Cohen: Report
The Wilpon family, via Sterling Partners, is in negotiations to sell an 80 percent share of the New York Mets to hedge-fund investor Steve Cohen, who already owns a minority share in the National League franchise, reports Bloomberg News. (more…)
Contraction Talks Continue Between MLB, MiLB–and Bernie Sanders
Two meetings and a lobbying effort worth noting today, as talks between Major League Baseball (MLB) and Minor League Baseball (MiLB) continue, with a star cameo from contraction critic and presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT). (more…)
Downtown Gastonia Ballpark Project Underway
Another ballpark-centric downtown development is now underway, as the first concrete has been poured at the future location of a new downtown Gastonia (NC) multipurpose events complex, which will feature pro baseball. (more…)
Enjoy Cyber Monday Savings on August Publications Books!
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Prospects Will Play at RE/MAX Field in 2020; Future Not Assured
The Edmonton Prospects (summer collegiate; Western Canada Baseball League) will play the 2020 season at RE/MAX Field, but the team’s future at the former MiLB facility remains to be determined. (more…)
MiLB Focusing on Long-Term Media Distribution Strategy
With media rights an increasingly important part of the pro sports landscape, Minor League Baseball is entering a new phase by partnering with Octagon on a long-term media distribution strategy. (more…)
Sanders Slams MLB Over Contraction: Everything to Do With Greed
Presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) took to Twitter to oppose Major League Baseball’s proposal to contract 42 Minor League Baseball teams, saying the move would “destroy thousands of jobs and devastate local economies.” (more…)