With their decision to opt out of their Angel Stadium lease, the Los Angeles Angels left plenty of questions about their future. Among those that loom the largest are whether the team will relocate, come to an agreement to renovate Angel Stadium, or build a new ballpark in Anaheim or elsewhere in Southern California. (more…)
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Mariners Sued Over Alleged Safeco Field ADA Violations
A lawsuit has been filed against the Seattle Mariners and the owner of Safeco Field, with the complaint alleging that some ballpark features violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. (more…)
Angels Opt Out of Angel Stadium Lease
The Los Angeles Angels are opting out of their Angel Stadium lease, leaving questions about their long-term ballpark plans. (more…)
Oakland A’s Part Ways with Flagship Radio Station
The Oakland A’s are parting ways with flagship radio station 95.7 FM The Game, a decision that comes with the expiration of a multiyear contract. (more…)
Looking Ahead: 2019 MLB Ballpark Renovations
Yes, we know we’ve not even reached the end of the league championship series, but planning for the 2019 MLB season is already well underway. Here’s a first look at what teams have planned for their fans next season. (more…)
2018 Affiliate Dance Recap
The 2018 affiliation shuffle was one of the busiest in recent memory. Several Minor League Baseball teams entered into player development contracts (PDCs) with new Major League Baseball parent clubs, giving the affiliation landscape a different look going forward. (more…)
Battery Atlanta Lands in October Spotlight
As the Atlanta Braves play their first postseason series at SunTrust Park, the adjacent The Battery Atlanta finds itself in the spotlight. (more…)
2018 MLB Postseason Ballparks: A Mix of Classic and New
Major League Baseball is now gearing up for the 2018 postseason. The action on the field will take place within several distinct venues, as this year’s mix of MLB postseason ballparks include some of the game’s classics and one venue making its October debut. (more…)
Purchase of Rowdies Not Expected to Affect Rays’ Facility Plans
Despite widespread speculation to the contrary, the Tampa Bay Rays‘ pending purchase of soccer’s Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) and subsequent gain of an Al Lang Stadium lease is not expected to affect any regular-season or spring training facility plans. (more…)
Rays to Buy USL’s Rowdies, Get Control of Al Lang Stadium
The Tampa Bay Rays will reportedly purchase soccer’s Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL), a move that would effectively give them control of Al Lang Stadium. (more…)
Marlins Pitch Home-Run Sculpture Move
Under a new plan being pitched by the Miami Marlins, Marlins Park’s home-run sculpture would be moved outside to make way for a new tiered social space. (more…)
Bill Related to New Oakland A’s Ballpark Signed into Law
Over the weekend, California governor Jerry Brown signed into law a bill that allows the Oakland A’s to receive an expedited judicial review process if a Howard Terminal ballpark project faces a legal challenge over environmental concerns. (more…)
Detroit Tigers: We’re Not for Sale
After a report indicated that Dan Gilbert was in discussions about buying the team from the Ilitch family, the Detroit Tigers denied that they are for sale. (more…)