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…)
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Wolff: Angels land deal makes economic sense
A constant criticism of the recent sale of the land surrounding Angel Stadium is that Anaheim didn’t receive anything close to one estimate of the land’s worth. But veteran developer Lew Wolff says the price was fair for both sides. (more…)
Fans to be at National League Championship Series, World Series
It’s official: Major League Baseball will sell tickets to a limited number of fans at the National League Championship Series and the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX. (more…)
Manfred: We can’t play 2021 season without fans
While Major League Baseball didn’t have many choices in launching a 2020 season in the midst of a pandemic, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says playing in empty ballparks isn’t a viable option for the 2021 season: gameday revenues are essential. (more…)
Proposed Dodger Stadium gondola system moves forward
We have more information about a proposed gondola system running between Dodger Stadium and Union Station, with an environmental review process for the project beginning Oct. 1. (more…)
MLB, Turner Sports extend 7-year media rights agreement
We’ll be watching plenty of baseball on TBS in coming years, as MLB and Turner Sports announced a seven-year extension to their media rights agreement, now running through the 2028 season. (more…)
2021 All-Star Game logo released; MLB Draft moved back
We have the 2021 All-Star Game logo as unveiled by MLB and the Atlanta Braves for the July 13 game at Truist Park, with the event being held in conjunction for the first time with the 2021 MLB Draft. (more…)
Angels, Anaheim agree to 30-year team commitment
There is up for a discussion an agreement between the Los Angeles Angels and the city of Anaheim for a 30-year commitment to the city independent of any development deal made with Arte Moreno’s investment group. (more…)
Sports betting trend hits Rockies, Coors Field
After a surprisingly slow start once courts allowed legalized sports betting, we’re seeing all sorts of venues finally hopping on the bandwagon. The latest in Major League Baseball: The Colorado Rockies and DraftKings announced an expanded relationship at Coors Field. (more…)
Manfred: There will be fans at NLCS, World Series
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says he expects fans to be present at the National League Championship Series and the World Series games at Texas’s Globe Life Field, with ticket information due shortly. (more…)
Padres’ Tailgate Park bid approved by city
City officials today initially approved a San Diego Padres-led mixed-use office/residential project dubbed Tailgate Park, located on 5.25 acres of parking lots next to Petco Park. (more…)
Rough year continues for ballpark businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic has already depressed business for restaurants and bars across the country, but with the lack of fans at MLB games, the impact at ballpark-area businesses has been even more widespread. (more…)
Mariners-Giants series moved to SF due to poor air quality
The Seattle Mariners/San Francisco Giants series originally set to start last night in Seattle was shifted to Oracle Park and delayed a day due to poor air quality caused by Pacific Northwest wildfires. (more…)