With the end of the spring season yesterday, we have the numbers for Cactus League, Grapefruit League and exhibition games in our compilation of 2023 spring training attendance listings. (more…)
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Despite head start, YES Network racing for DTC component by Opening Day
Despite a head start as one of the few MLB-team-controlled regional sports networks (RSNs) and a stated goal from the New York Yankees, a direct-to-consumer (DTC) version of YES Network may or may not be ready for Opening Day. (more…)
2023 preview: MLB and Steve Cohen
The person impacting the 2023 MLB season most over the long term won’t appear in uniform this year, as New York Mets owner Steve Cohen stands to have the biggest influence on the long-term development of the industry. (more…)
Steve Klauke to retire at end of 2023 season
Legendary broadcaster Steve Klauke, the longtime voice of the Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) and a mentor to many in the business, will retire at the end of the 2023 MiLB season. (more…)
Minor tweaks to 2023 MLB rule changes on tap
We’ll see only minor tweaks to the 2023 MLB rule changes implemented during spring training, as hotly debated offseason alterations will proceed as planned. (more…)
Anaheim mayor, Arte Moreno to chat Angels ballpark
Last May we predicted the likely outcome of Anaheim putting the brakes on a new or renovated Angels ballpark was for the two sides to meet again after a suitable break. Guess what: Arte Moreno plans on meeting with new Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken to talk ballpark. (more…)
It’s Salt River Fields vs. Camelback Ranch-Glendale in 2023 Cactus League Best of the Ballparks final
It’s Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies) vs. Camelback Ranch-Glendale (Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers) in 2023 Cactus League Best of the Ballparks final vote. (more…)
It’s Lakeland vs. Clearwater in 2023 Grapefruit League Best of the Ballparks
It’s Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium (Detroit Tigers) vs. BayCare Ballpark (Philadelphia Phillies) in the finals of the 2023 Grapefruit League Best of the Ballparks fan vote. (more…)
Diamond Sports Group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
As the inevitable happened with Diamond Sports Group filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last night, the broadcast futures of the 14 MLB teams whose rights are held by the Sinclair Sports subsidiary still remains unclear. (more…)
Cactus League Best of the Ballparks fan vote moves to Final Four
The top four seeds all advanced to the 2023 Cactus League Best of the Ballparks Final Four round, albeit after one ballpark rallied to overcome a small deficit. (more…)
Grapefruit League Best of the Ballparks moves to Final Four
The Grapefruit League Best of the Ballparks 2023 fan vote moves to the Final Four round, as the #2, #3 and #4 seeds were all defeated. (more…)
Initial funding proposal for American Family Field renovations shot down
A proposal by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to spend $290 million from a state budget surplus on American Family Field renovations has been shot down by the leadership of state Assembly Republicans–but the door is open to further discussion. (more…)
Elite Eight time in 2023 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for Cactus League ballparks
With only two choices in the first round, voters were very decisive, leading to the Elite Eight round in the 2023 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for Cactus League ballparks. So vote now! (more…)