Small critters always make for a good viral video. This year, a cat who roamed the Kauffman Stadium outfield right before a St. Louis Cardinals grand slam has already become this year’s MLB Internet meme. (more…)
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Gilbert Passes on Brewers Spring Training Complex Funding
Gilbert officials say they are not interested in funding a new $90-million Milwaukee Brewers spring-training complex, but local business leaders say the team and a development partner may move forward with a privately financed camp. (more…)
Braves Await State Grant for New Spring-Training Complex
Finding for a new Atlanta Braves spring-training complex is close to complete, as local officials and the team await word on an application for $20 million from a state fund designated for communities seeking to keep teams training in Florida. (more…)
Chancellor Intrigued by A’s Ballpark at Laney College
Though a final site has not been picked, the Oakland A’s could find support from the chancellor of the Peralta Community College District for one of their options. (more…)
Joe Maddon: Cubs Need More Night Games
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon has made the case that team should be allowed to schedule more night games at Wrigley Field. (more…)
Brewers, Developer Pitch New Gilbert Spring-Training Complex
The Milwaukee Brewers and a local developer are promoting a plan for a new $90-million spring-training complex in Gilbert (AZ) that could also generate local development and an entertainment district. (more…)
MLB: Poor Chase Field Conditions Could Force D-Backs Move
Deteriorating conditions at Chase Field could cause Major League Baseball to force a move of the Arizona Diamondbacks to another locale, according to D-Backs attorneys representing the team in a lawsuit against Maricopa County. (more…)
Rays Ballpark Search Should Be Completed By Year’s End: Sternberg
Tampa Bay Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg says the team’s search for a new ballpark could be completed before the end of the year, with the team ready to take quick action once a site is selected. (more…)
Cubs Give World Series Ring to Steve Bartman
The Chicago Cubs have given a 2016 World Series ring to Steve Bartman, the fan once severely blamed for costing the team a trip to the World Series. (more…)
In Midst of Great Season, Dodgers Local TV Coverage Spotty
The Los Angeles Dodgers are on in the midst of a record-setting season, but many fans in the region can’t see the games because most cable and satellite operators won’t spring for SportsNet LA. (more…)
MLB Regular-Season Games Set for Asia, London, Mexico
Foreign MLB games set for 2018-2021 in Asia, London and Mexico were announced as part of the newest five-year collective bargaining agreement released to clubs, as the sport embarks on a more aggressive worldwide push. (more…)
New Investments Boost Jeter Bid for Marlins
The drama surrounding the bidding for the Miami Marlins intensified this past week, as a group led by Derek Jeter reportedly added $175 million in new funding from Texas tech billionaire Michael Dell. (more…)
Manfred: MLB-Wide Policy on Netting a Challenge
Noting the difficulty of creating one rule for 30 ballparks, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred believes it would be a challenge to institute a league-wide protective netting policy. (more…)