The Anaheim City Council has hired a firm to appraise the 155-acre Angel Stadium site, making a decision that could help guide negotiations with the Los Angeles Angels. (more…)
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Rays Ybor City Ballpark Talks Required More Force: Sternberg
In hindsight, Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg believes he could have been more forceful in discussions over a proposed Ybor City ballpark. (more…)
Manfred Expresses Optimism About A’s Howard Terminal Pitch
Although plenty of uncertainty remains, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is expressing optimism about the Oakland A’s pursuit of a new Howard Terminal ballpark. (more…)
Groups Opposing A’s Howard Terminal Ballpark Plan
Groups are expressing various grievances over a proposed Oakland A’s ballpark at Howard Terminal, pointing to concerns such as traffic and the facility’s impact on bar pilots. (more…)
Preview: American Family Fields of Phoenix
With full squads hitting the workout fields and exhibition games beginning at the end of the week, spring training is upon us. This year’s noteworthy renovation: American Family Fields of Phoenix, spring home of the Milwaukee Brewers. (more…)
First Data Field Renovation Approved
St. Lucie County Commissioners voted this morning to approve a $57 million First Data Field renovation, meaning that New York Mets spring training will be retained through at least 2042. (more…)
Political Reaction to Montreal MLB Ballpark Site: Mixed
Although some officials are expressing preliminary support for a new Montreal MLB ballpark at Peel Basin, the plan is drawing concerns in some corners. (more…)
Howard Terminal’s History Could Complicate A’s Ballpark Pitch
Environmental issues could complicate the Oakland A’s Howard Terminal ballpark proposal, as the site’s history of heavy industrial uses may require extensive remediation. (more…)
Mets Threaten Spring Move from Port St. Lucie: Report
A local report has the New York Mets potentially leaving Port St. Lucie for spring training unless St. Lucie County stops changing the terms of renovations to First Data Field, which the pair had agreed to in 2017. (more…)
Site Emerging for New Montreal MLB Ballpark
A site at Peel Basin, located just off the downtown area, is being considered as the location of a new Montreal MLB ballpark, as the city and potential owners quietly advance in their planning. (more…)
It’s Official: Marquee Sports Network to Debut in 2020
The Chicago Cubs made it official, announcing plans to launch their own regional network, the Marquee Sports Network, in 2020 in partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group. (more…)
Robinson, Smith and the Origins of Oriole Park
Baseball lost a major figure when Frank Robinson, pioneering manager and Hall of Fame player, passed away last week. One part of his legacy worth noting for us: his input into the design of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (more…)
MLB Unveils MLB 150 Patch
To recognize the 150th anniversary of the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings–baseball’s first openly all-salaried professional team–Major League Baseball clubs will wear a commemorative MLB 150 patch this season. The patch will be worn on the right jersey sleeve for the entire season, and on caps on Opening Day, March 28. (more…)