Arizona Diamondbacks officials previously visited Vancouver’s BC Place, evaluating it as a contingency in case major structural issues arose at Chase Field. (more…)
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New Hotel to Open as Ballpark Village Expansion Takes Shape
Wednesday brings the latest milestone in the ongoing expansion of St. Louis’s Ballpark Village, as the new Live! By Loews Hotel celebrates its opening. (more…)
2021 WBC Dates and Ballparks Unveiled
Dates and host ballparks have been announced for the 2021 World Baseball Classic, as the fifth installment of the event will take place in March 2021. (more…)
Could MLB Return to Field of Dreams Site After 2020?
This summer’s Major League Baseball game at the Field of Dreams site is prompting ambitions of more events, as the site’s owner and operator is hopeful MLB will consider returning in future seasons. (more…)
New Look Philly Phanatic Unveiled
The Philadelphia Phillies have unveiled a new look Philly Phanatic, as the team’s beloved mascot gets some design changes ahead of the 2020 Major League Baseball season. (more…)
Ready to Rock? 2020 MLB Ballpark Concerts
Over the years, Major League Baseball ballparks have evolved from hosting more than baseball by expanding into entertainment and welcoming major concerts. This year is no different, with several high-profile tours making stops across MLB’s slate of facilities. (more…)
Rays Steadily Pitching Case for Tampa Bay-Montreal Proposal
In pitching their potential Tampa Bay-Montreal split season scenario, the Tampa Bay Rays have been steadily presenting their case through a series of community engagement efforts. (more…)
Marquee Sports Network to Launch Saturday
A regional sports network from the Chicago Cubs and Sinclair Broadcast Group is on the verge of its debut, as Marquee Sports Network will launch on Saturday. (more…)
Blumenthal to Introduce Senate Resolution Against MiLB Contraction
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) will introduce a resolution next week calling on MLB to anbandon its proposals to eliminate up to 42 MiLB teams, marking the latest sign of political opposition to potential contraction. (more…)
Rays Implementing Mobile Only Ticketing in 2020
The Tampa Bay Rays are doing away with paper tickets in 2020, with admission for all home games at Tropicana Field to be distributed via the MLB Ballpark mobile app. (more…)
Atlantic League Reaction to ABS Technology Mixed
In reflecting on the 2019 season, on-field personnel in the independent Atlantic League collectively has mixed feelings on the effectiveness of automated ball-strike technology and the potential for its use in MLB. (more…)
Newman, Arnold Part of Orioles 2020 Broadcast Team
Broadcasters Melanie Newman and Geoff Arnold are moving up to the majors, joining the Baltimore Orioles 2020 broadcast team. (more…)
Behind the Player-Development Facilities Question in PBA Talks
One of the central areas of contention between MLB and MiLB in discussions of a new Professional Baseball Agreement has been facility upgrades—a topic that’s been confusing for all involved. (more…)