Sinclair Broadcasting is reportedly addressing its financial woes by selling naming rights to the 21 Fox Sports networks it obtained from Disney to Bally’s Corp., creating the Bally Sports network. (more…)
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Oracle Park design responsible for career-ending injury: Williamson
The placement of bullpens in foul territory at Oracle Park directly led to a career-ending injury and lingering concussion symptoms, according to a lawsuit unveiled by former San Francisco Giants outfielder Johnathan “Mac” Williamson. (more…)
Sports-broadcasting economy takes hits at Disney, Sinclair
With every major league relying heavily on broadcasting rights, two developments indicate some hiccups in that economy, with ESPN layoffs and huge losses at the 21 Sinclair Broadcasting regional sports networks (RSNs). (more…)
Future of Orioles ownership in transitional time
With John Angelos approved as the Baltimore Orioles control person and franchise buyers in the wings, the team is potentially entering a transitional time in the owner’s suite — but there’s no indication the team is leaving Oriole Park. (more…)
MLB owners approve Cohen purchase of Mets
Major League Baseball owners officially approved the $2.42-billion purchase of the New York Mets by Steve Cohen, clearing the way for a final closing of the deal in the next 10 days. (more…)
Cohen purchase of Mets expected to be approved Friday
Major League Baseball owners are expected to approve the $2.42-billion sale of the New York Mets to hedge-fund manager Steve Cohen on Friday, as he sails through the approval process. UPDATED! (more…)
Red Sox enter MLB real-estate spree
Another MLB team is upping its real-estate game, as the Boston Red Sox formally announced an effort to redevelop four parcels surrounding Fenway Park along Jersey, Lansdowne and Van Ness streets, and Brookline Avenue. (more…)
Looking forward to 2021: Carrying this year’s changes forward
Much of the 2020 MLB season was improvised, but Commissioner Rob Manfred wants to see two temporary changes moved forward in the 2021 MLB season: the extra-innings rule and expanded playoffs. (more…)
Cohen receives initial permission to buy Mets, but hurdles remain
Steve Cohen received initial approval from MLB’s ownership committee to purchase the New York Mets, but a clause in the Citi Field lease could end up complicating the deal. (more…)
Game One is least-watched World Series game ever
History was made at the first 2020 World Series game, both good and bad. On the bad side of the ledger, the initial Rays/Dodgers game from Globe Life Field was the least-watched World Series broadcast ever, with fewer than 10 million fans tuning in. (more…)
Ballpark history in the making: the 2020 World Series
Tonight’s 2020 World Series game at Globe Life Field will be historic: it will be only the fourth Fall Classic where every game was played at the same ballpark—and the first played totally at a neutral site. (more…)
What will fans see tonight at Globe Life Field? A 2021 preview, perhaps
With the launch of the National League Championship Series tonight, fans will be present at a Globe Life Field game for the first time. What they experience may carry over into the 2021 spring training and regular seasons. (more…)
A’s close on partial purchase of Coliseum property
The Oakland A’s closed on a deal to buy Alameda County’s half-ownership of the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum site for $85 million, as the team pursues a purchase of the other half from the city of Oakland. (more…)