This year, several college football games will take place at Major League Baseball ballparks. The mix includes a few bowl games, along with a historic rivalry at a historic venue and one ballpark’s first attempt at hosting football. (more…)
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MLB Attendance Dip: Permanent or an Anomaly?
MLB attendance is down some 6.6 percent this season when compared to 2017, and while early-season numbers aren’t always a bellwether, the dip is causing some concern in MLB circles. (more…)
Rays Exec: We’ll Know Within Six to Nine Months if Ybor City Ballpark is Viable
The Tampa Bay Rays will know within six to nine months if a proposed Ybor City ballpark is a viable option, according to comments from a team official. (more…)
Mark Lerner Named Nationals Managing Principal Owner
Mark Lerner has been named the managing principal owner of the Washington Nationals, taking over the position from his father, Theodore Lerner. This comes as Theodore Lerner steps down from the post. (more…)
Rockies Continue Pushing Coors Field Development
The Colorado Rockies are continuing to push a proposed development near Coors Field, with a broad slate of amenities planned for the project. (more…)
Washington Nationals, RTS Announce Partnership
The Washington Nationals and Recycle Track Systems, Inc. (RTS) have announced a multi-year partnership, resulting in initiatives aimed at reducing waste at Nationals Park. (more…)
Report: Wrigley Field Expected to Land Bowl Game
A 2020 college football bowl game could be on tap for Wrigley Field, potentially adding another high-profile event to the ballpark’s calendar. (more…)
College Football Game at Wrigley Field Set for 2020
A college football game is officially in Wrigley Field‘s future, as Northwestern will host the University of Wisconsin at the ballpark in 2020. (more…)
MLB, Seidler Equity Partners Buying Rawlings Sporting Goods
Major League Baseball and Seidler Equity Partners (SEP), a private equity fund with connections to San Diego Padres ownership, are purchasing Rawling Sporting Goods from Newell Brands for $395 million. (more…)
Terminal Two Enters Portland MLB Ballpark Site Mix
A third site is emerging as an option for a proposed Portland Major League Baseball ballpark, as the Port of Portland’s Terminal Two has entered the mix. (more…)
Bowers, Marlins Look to Improve Marlins Park Experience
Changes could be in the offing for Marlins Park, as Miami Marlins president of business operations Chip Bowers is looking to improve the fan experience. (more…)
Rays Ybor City Ballpark Could Reach Large Population Base
Data shows that a Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in Ybor City would reach the heart of the region’s population, making it accessible to a large number of residents. (more…)
King County Official Balks at Safeco Field Proposal
A proposal from King County would allocate about $180 million to future Safeco Field maintenance, but at least one county councilmember believes that the money should be directed elsewhere. (more…)