Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLPBA) are jointly donating $1 million to the Kansas City-based Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM). The donation was announced on Wednesday. (more…)
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Matt Gifford Among Promotions Made by Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced a series of promotions that will affect the front office of the Springfield Cardinals (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Report: A’s Interested in Site Near Laney College
As the search for the site of a new ballpark continues, a report says that the Oakland A’s are appearing to show interest in a location near Laney College. (more…)
Mets Expand Protective Netting at Citi Field
The New York Mets are tripling the square footage of the protective netting at Citi Field, a project that is scheduled to be completed next month. (more…)
Mariners to Search for New Naming Rights Partner
With Safeco Insurance set to end its agreement with the team, the Seattle Mariners will search for a new naming rights partner for Safeco Field. (more…)
Safeco Field Naming Rights Deal Will Not be Extended
Safeco Field‘s name will change in the future, as the Seattle Mariners and Safeco Insurance have stated that their naming rights agreement will not be extended. (more…)
SunTrust Park to Host Football Game in 2018
SunTrust Park will host college football next year, as the home of the Atlanta Braves is set to be utilized by Kennesaw State for a game in 2018. (more…)
Delaware North, Twins Extend Target Field Contract
Delaware North Sportservice will continue to serve Target Field, as the company has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the Minnesota Twins. (more…)
Craft Beer and Baseball: The Trend Continues
Thanks to some developments that have unfolded in 2017, it seems that the bond between beer and baseball is only getting stronger. From the summer collegiate ranks to the majors, there have been some notable additions to the baseball and beer landscape, ensuring that one of the sport’s most apparent trends continues. (more…)
Court Rules Against Development at Former Shea Stadium Site
The New York State Court of Appeals has ruled against Willets West, a proposed commercial development at the former site of Shea Stadium. (more…)
Hillsborough Commissioner: SunTrust Park Could be a Model for New Rays Ballpark
Hillsborough County commissioner Ken Hagan is hoping his county can land the Tampa Bay Rays, using SunTrust Park as a model for a new ballpark. (more…)
Braves Spring Training Agreements Approved
Sarasota County has signed off on two agreements relating to a proposed Atlanta Braves spring training complex, allowing the planning process to move forward. (more…)
Diamondbacks, Pirates Add to Ballpark Pass Trend
Thanks to the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Pittsburgh Pirates, there are some new developments on the Ballpark Pass front. The D-Backs recently unveiled a new summer pass program, while the Pirates are extending a previous offer. (more…)