The Los Angeles Angels are not willing to restore the Anaheim Angels name in ballpark discussions with the city, and Anaheim’s mayor is not opposed to that stance. (more…)
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SunTrust Park Netting to be Extended
Protective netting at SunTrust Park will be extended, as the Atlanta Braves announced plans on Monday to extend netting from foul pole to foul pole. (more…)
Field of Dreams Game Planning Underway
Work is underway for 2020’s Field of Dreams MLB regular-season game, with plans taking shape for a temporary ballpark that will be constructed in the Dyersville, IA cornfield. (more…)
Fenway Theater Lands Key Approval
Construction on the planned Fenway Theater could begin this fall, as Fenway Sports Group landed a crucial approval from a Boston city planning agency Thursday. (more…)
Marlins to Experiment With Earlier Start Times in 2020
As part of an effort to boost attendance next season, the Miami Marlins will experiment with earlier start times for select games during school season. (more…)
Anaheim Seeks Angels Lease Proposal by October
Anaheim officials are hoping to see a long-term lease proposal from the Los Angeles Angels by October, a timeline that the organization is confident it can reach. (more…)
Mapping the Future of Rogers Centre
Last week we alluded to Toronto city officials debating the future of Rogers Centre. This week, it sounds like there’s been plenty of preliminary talk between team ownership, Rogers and developers about that future—with some big plans potentially in consideration. (more…)
Oakland, Alameda Sparring Over Potential Coliseum Land Sale
Alameda County‘s potential sale of Coliseum land to the Oakland A’s continues to draw opposition from Oakland officials, who could take legal action against the county. (more…)
2020 MLB Regular Season to Start March 26
In a move replicating early season openers in 2018 and 2019, Major League Baseball today announced the 2020 MLB regular season will start March 26, with all 30 teams slated to take the field on Opening Day. (more…)
U.S. Senators Call on MLB to Collect, Report Foul Ball-Injury Data
Two U.S. Senators have written to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, calling on the league to record and publish data on foul-ball injuries at ballparks. (more…)
2020 MLB Little League Classic to Feature Orioles, Red Sox
The Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox will meet in the 2020 MLB Little League Classic, scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Williamsport, PA’s BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. The Orioles will play as the home team in the game, which will air nationally that evening on ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” and ESPN Radio at 7 p.m. ET. (more…)
Astros Extending Minute Maid Park Netting
The Houston Astros are extending protective netting farther down the baselines at Minute Maid Park, with installation to be complete by their August 19 home game. (more…)
White Sox, Yankees to Play 2020 Game at Field of Dreams Site
The Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees will play a 2020 regular-season game at the Field of Dreams site in Dyersville, IA, Major League Baseball announced Thursday. Scheduled for August 13, 2020, it will mark the first MLB game held at the fan-favorite movie location and in the State of Iowa. (more…)