In their pitch for a new ballpark, the Tampa Bay Rays will need to offer more than $150 million as a financial contribution, according to a Hillsborough County official. (more…)
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Ballparks That Live On: Metropolitan Stadium
If you’re one of the tens of thousands of shoppers visiting the Mall of America this holiday season, take a moment to remember what originally stood on the site: Metropolitan Stadium, the first home of the Minnesota Twins. (more…)
Pittsburgh Pirates to Extend LECOM Park Netting
Leading up to spring training 2018, the Pittsburgh Pirates will extend the protective netting at Bradenton’s LECOM Park. (more…)
Laney College Groups Balk at A’s Ballpark Plan
A proposed Oakland A’s ballpark at a nearby site is being criticized by groups from Laney College, as several organizations are opposing the plan. (more…)
Nationals Still Seek Nationals Park Naming Rights Deal
The Washington Nationals have reportedly sought to sell the naming rights to Nationals Park, but have thus far been unable to reach an agreement. (more…)
Poll: A’s Should Invest in Coliseum Site
Over 80% of respondents to a new poll favor the Oakland A’s remaining at the current Coliseum site, instead of building a new ballpark at the team’s preferred location near Laney College. (more…)
Manfred: Support Needed to Keep Rays in Tampa Bay Area
Community support is needed if the Tampa Bay Rays are to build a new ballpark in the Tampa Bay region, according to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Winter Wonderlands at the Ballpark
‘Tis the season to be jolly and teams are ready to start spreading holiday cheer with winter-themed events popping up at ballparks around the country. Here’s a quick look at what teams have planned. (more…)
Rangers, Express Likely to End Affiliation
Once their current agreement expires after the 2018 season, the Texas Rangers and Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will reportedly end their affiliation. (more…)
Minnesota Twins Returning to WCCO-AM 830
The Minnesota Twins and Entercom Communications have announced a new partnership that will see the team’s radio broadcasts return to WCCO-AM 830. The Twins’ history with WCCO-AM 830 goes back to the team’s arrival at the Met and legendary broadcaster Herb Carneal, as the station aired games for the club’s first 46 seasons through 2006. (more…)
Jeter: Marlins Park Naming Rights in Play
Early in his tenure as CEO of the Miami Marlins, Derek Jeter is making it known that naming rights to Marlins Park could be up for grabs. (more…)
Oakland A’s Select New Ballpark Design Team
As they proceed with the pursuit of a new ballpark, the Oakland A’s are filling out a design team for the proposed facility. (more…)
Sternberg: Rays Could Contribute $150M For New Ballpark
Based on initial projections, Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg says that the team’s contribution to a new ballpark could be $150 million. (more…)