Target Field is receiving a major accolade, as the Minnesota Twins have earned Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance. (more…)
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Oldsmar Officials Dismiss Chances of Landing Rays
Months after the city’s proposal was unveiled, some Oldsmar officials believe it is unlikely that they will build a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark. (more…)
Manfred: SunTrust Park Could be a Model
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has given high marks to SunTrust Park, the new home of the Atlanta Braves. (more…)
Marlins Hold Off on Marlins Park Naming Rights Sale
With discussions to sell the franchise still unfolding, the Miami Marlins are holding off on completing the sale of naming rights for Marlins Park. (more…)
Reports: Jeb Bush, Derek Jeter Interested in Miami Marlins
Reports indicate that some high-profile names are in the mix to purchase the Miami Marlins, including Yankee great Derek Jeter and former Florida governor and presidential candidate Jeb Bush. (more…)
Hall of Fame Tour Hits the Road in 2017
Just as it did in 2016, the traveling Baseball Hall of Fame tour will make stops at several cities over the course of the 2017 season. (more…)
Trailblazer Series to Launch This Month
Along with USA Baseball, Major League Baseball has announced the inaugural Trailblazer Series, a girls baseball tournament that will take place this month. The tournament will be hosted in conjunction with Jackie Robinson Day. (more…)
Mayor Touts St. Petersburg for New Rays Ballpark
With a new season underway, St. Petersburg mayor Rick Kriseman is taking the opportunity to tout his city as a long-term home for the Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)
St. Petersburg Believes it Could Help Fund Rays Ballpark
Though they have not finalized a funding plan, St. Petersburg officials believe that they could help finance a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark. (more…)
MLB Ballparks, From Oldest to Newest
When SunTrust Park in Atlanta debuts tonight with an exhibition game against the Yankees, it will be the first new ballpark built in the Major Leagues since 2012. But it will be the 24th new ballpark built since 1989, as the era of retro ballparks and modernization continues unabated. Here is a look at all 30 […]
MLB Teams Roll Out Passes as Ticketing Options
Last week, the St. Louis Cardinals unveiled plans for a brand new monthly pass that will be available to fans this season. Under that package, fans can attend as many games per month at Busch Stadium as they desire for a monthly fee of $29.99. (more…)
State Grant Secured for First Data Field Overhaul
St. Lucie County has secured a $20 million state grant for a planned renovation to First Data Field, spring training home of the New York Mets. (more…)
Top Five MLB Opening Day Matchups of 2017
In less than a week, the 2017 Major League Baseball season will begin. Starting with a trio of games on Sunday, the slate of Opening Day matchups cross the league features some intriguing contests. (more…)