A proposal from King County would allocate about $180 million to future Safeco Field maintenance, but at least one county councilmember believes that the money should be directed elsewhere. (more…)
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Cleveland Indians Seek $8M for Progressive Field Upgrades
The Cleveland Indians are asking Cuyahoga County to approve $8 million for Progressive Field upgrades. If approved, the funds would cover improvements to administrative offices, the box office, and club level. (more…)
Mariners Sign 25-Year Lease Extension for Safeco Field, Through 2049
Not that there was any talk of a move, but the Seattle Mariners signed a 25-year lease extension to their Safeco Field lease, tying the team to the Puget Sound region through the 2049 season. (more…)
Fans Optimistic on MLB’s Return to Montreal
Plenty of work remains to make the vision a reality, but fans are expressing optimism over the possible return of Major League Baseball to Montreal. (more…)
Rangers: No Decision on Globe Life Field Playing Surface
As they continue to plan the upcoming Globe Life Field, the Texas Rangers are evaluating whether to install a natural grass or artificial turf playing surface. (more…)
Grant Secured for Doubleday Field Upgrades
A $1 million state Senate grant has been secured for future upgrades to Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, NY, helping to piece together funding for the project. (more…)
Hall of Fame to Reopen Grandstand Theater
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is set to reopen its Grandstand Theater, which has been undergoing a renovation. (more…)
AT&T Park Bullpens Unlikely to Move
Citing a lack of alternative locations, the San Francisco Giants are not planning to relocate the bullpens from foul territory at AT&T Park. (more…)
Royals, Storm Chasers to Play 2019 Exhibition Game
The Kansas City Royals will travel to Werner Park on March 25, 2019, when they visit the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) for an exhibition game. (more…)
Oakland A’s Enter Coliseum Negotiations
As the result of a vote by the Oakland City Council, the Oakland A’s will enter exclusive negotiations about building a new ballpark at the Oakland Coliseum site. (more…)
PenFed Announces Sponsorship of Washington Nationals
PenFed Credit Union has announced a major sponsorship of the Washington Nationals, with the agreement affecting several areas of Nationals Park. (more…)
Red Sox: “Sweet Caroline” is Not Going Anywhere
While it might be getting tired for some in Red Sox Nation, the Boston Red Sox are not planning to scratch “Sweet Caroline” from the Fenway Park playlist. (more…)
U.S. Supreme Court Clears Way for State-Regulated Sports Betting
In a highly anticipated decision, by a decisive 6-3 margin the U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for state-regulated sports betting, overturning a federal ban against the wishes of MLB and other sports leagues. (more…)