Citing research predicting a much lower rate of Maricopa County COVID-19 infections by mid-March, Cactus League city and tribal officials have asked for a month delay to the start of 2021 spring training. (more…)
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Personnel news: MLB, Wisconsin, Danville
We have some personnel news to report, including Kurt Hunzeker‘s return to baseball, staff additions for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Class A; Midwest League) and a GM for the new Danville team in the summer-collegiate Appalachian League. (more…)
Eight proposals submitted for Tropicana Field development
St. Petersburg has received eight proposals for a development of the 86-acre Tropicana Field site, as the city looks at the future of a downtown gateway with or without Tampa Bay Rays baseball. (more…)
Remembering Dr. King at Tinker Field
Not every big event at a ballpark is a baseball game. Here’s a look back at one of the biggest events in Tinker Field history: a speech from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. still honored and remembered in Orlando today. (more…)
Stewart makes bid for city share of Oakland Coliseum site
We have another suitor for the Oakland Coliseum site, as former A’s pitcher and Oakland native Dave Stewart is offering $115 million for the city’s half ownership, with the A’s already controlling the other half. (more…)
ValleyCats suing MLB, Astros for loss of affiliation
The Tri-City ValleyCats ownership is suing Major League Baseball and the Houston Astros for more than $15 million over the decision to exclude the Short Season A team from the revamped 120-team Minor League Baseball system in 2021. (more…)
MLB issues fan-safety guidelines for 2021
Another sign that MLB is serious about moving ahead with spring training and the regular season: Commissioner Rob Manfred issued health and safety guidelines for fans attending spring-training and regular-season games. (more…)
Washington adding sports book to Nationals Park
The Washington Nationals are adding a sport book connected to Nationals Park and in-ballpark wagering via mobile app as the result of a new partnership with BetMGM. (more…)
Cities explore MiLB rent relief, ballpark debt servicing
We’ve already seen a few examples of cities adjusting rent levels for MiLB and summer-collegiate teams, and other cities are exploring ways to address ballpark debt and ongoing operations. (more…)
RIP: San Diego Stadium
A former Major League Baseball ballpark is now being demolished, as SDCCU Stadium–the former San Diego Stadium, Qualcomm Stadium and Jack Murphy Stadium–is being torn down to make way for a new San Diego State facility. (more…)
Delays expected in 2021 MiLB season
We’re a little surprised this is considered news, as we’ve been reporting on the likelihood for weeks, but here goes: the MiLB season will likely be delayed due to a variety of factors, with spring training to be held in shifts and a final PDL not expected until February. (more…)
New SPAC leverages ballpark expertise
We have more well-funded players entering the sports and entertainment world, as the Raine Group and Marquee Sports are teaming up on a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) for billion-dollar acquisitions. (more…)
MLB: We expect an on-time spring training, regular season
While so much of the 2021 baseball season is still up in the air, we have yet another affirmation from Major League Baseball that the 2021 spring-training campaign and the regular season will launch on time. (more…)