In a move that surprised no one, Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno has asked for 30 more days to present a plan for the redevelopment of the Angel Stadium site with either a new ballpark or a renovation job. (more…)
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Fate of 2020 MLB season again up in the air
With the players union submitting a counterproposal for launching play this year—a counterproposal sure to be rejected by MLB—the fate of the 2020 MLB season hangs in the balance, as a hard deadline is approaching. (more…)
Players reject MLB financial plan for 2020 season resumption
Well, that didn’t take long: after MLB presented a financial plan for the 2020 season that called for a truncated schedule and deep cuts in star player salaries, the MLBPA rejected it and will reportedly call for more games and no more additional cuts in player salaries. (more…)
A’s may delay, alter future Oakland ballpark plan
A planned new Oakland ballpark plan for Howard Terminal may end up being delayed or even scrapped, as the COVID-19 pandemic and underlying economic uncertainty will certainly impact facility planning for the Athletics. (more…)
MLB, MLBPA disagree on 2020 pay plan
The fate of the 2020 MLB season is still up in the air, as MLB officials sent the players association a financial plan for launching play that calls for deep pay cuts for the sport’s highest-paid players. (more…)
Fate of 2020 MLB season could be decided in coming days
The fate of the 2020 MLB season could be decided in the next week, as MLB and MLBPA reps are negotiating player-safety guidelines and could be reviewing financial data presented by baseball owners as early as today. (more…)
Globe Life Field tours on tap from Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers are opening Globe Life Field to tours beginning June 1, with small groups allowed to view the new facility while observing social distancing parameters. (more…)
California, New York govs clear way for sports in empty ballparks in June
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo both foresee professional sports resuming in their states next month, but they also foresee play beginning with no spectators present. (more…)
Ybor City ballpark still option for Rays: Developer
Developer Darryl Shaw says the Tampa Bay Rays are still interested in a new Ybor City ballpark, as he prepares a master plan for a development at the northeast corner of Adamo and Channelside drives in Tampa. (more…)
Manfred optimistic about abbreviated 2020 MLB season
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed optimism about an abbreviated 2020 MLB season launching this summer, laying out a proposed testing program and discussing his sport’s financial proposal to players. (more…)
Field of Dreams construction work continues
Though virtually everything regarding the MLB 2020 season is tentative and there is no game currently scheduled, work continues on the Field of Dreams site in Dyersville, Iowa. (more…)
Jockeying for position during a pandemic
With MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred meeting with MLBPA head Tony Clark to discuss a 2020 MLB season launch, the main topic was player safety in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. What’s really going on: a battle for leverage when negotiating the next collective bargaining agreement. (more…)
Reports: 2021 World Baseball Classic canceled, may be revived later
Multiple reports have the World Baseball Classic canceled from its original 2021 date, as concerns about pandemic management and a desire to avoid conflict with the 2021 Summer Olympics is forcing what other are deeming a postponement. (more…)