The Anaheim City Council has hired a firm to appraise the 155-acre Angel Stadium site, making a decision that could help guide negotiations with the Los Angeles Angels. (more…)
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Rays Ybor City Ballpark Talks Required More Force: Sternberg
In hindsight, Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg believes he could have been more forceful in discussions over a proposed Ybor City ballpark. (more…)
Manfred Expresses Optimism About A’s Howard Terminal Pitch
Although plenty of uncertainty remains, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is expressing optimism about the Oakland A’s pursuit of a new Howard Terminal ballpark. (more…)
Groups Opposing A’s Howard Terminal Ballpark Plan
Groups are expressing various grievances over a proposed Oakland A’s ballpark at Howard Terminal, pointing to concerns such as traffic and the facility’s impact on bar pilots. (more…)
Preview: American Family Fields of Phoenix
With full squads hitting the workout fields and exhibition games beginning at the end of the week, spring training is upon us. This year’s noteworthy renovation: American Family Fields of Phoenix, spring home of the Milwaukee Brewers. (more…)
Political Reaction to Montreal MLB Ballpark Site: Mixed
Although some officials are expressing preliminary support for a new Montreal MLB ballpark at Peel Basin, the plan is drawing concerns in some corners. (more…)
Howard Terminal’s History Could Complicate A’s Ballpark Pitch
Environmental issues could complicate the Oakland A’s Howard Terminal ballpark proposal, as the site’s history of heavy industrial uses may require extensive remediation. (more…)
Site Emerging for New Montreal MLB Ballpark
A site at Peel Basin, located just off the downtown area, is being considered as the location of a new Montreal MLB ballpark, as the city and potential owners quietly advance in their planning. (more…)
MLB Unveils MLB 150 Patch
To recognize the 150th anniversary of the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings–baseball’s first openly all-salaried professional team–Major League Baseball clubs will wear a commemorative MLB 150 patch this season. The patch will be worn on the right jersey sleeve for the entire season, and on caps on Opening Day, March 28. (more…)
Could St. Petersburg Offer Solution for Rays?
The Tampa Bay Rays and MLB appear willing to consider St. Petersburg for a new ballpark, but are stopping short of a commitment to remain there. (more…)
SunTrust Park Name Change Expected
The Atlanta Braves might soon play in a renamed ballpark, as a merger of financial institutions SunTrust and BB&T could result in a rebranding of SunTrust Park. (more…)
A’s Hire Townsend; Work to Finalize Broadcast Partner
The Oakland A’s have named Chris Townsend radio host and senior broadcast producer, a move that comes as the team works to finalize its radio broadcast partner. (more…)
Latest Wrigley Field Renovations on Track
With their home opener just two months away, the Chicago Cubs say that the latest Wrigley Field renovations remain on schedule. (more…)