A report requested by MLB Commissioner Bud Selig on the future home of the Oakland A's should be released this week, but don't look for a clear-cut recommendation of one site over another. A report requested by MLB Commissioner Bud Selig on the future home of the Oakland A's should be released this week. but […]
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Bowman files papers for Michigan political run
Bob Bowman, MLB AM's CEO, has filed the paperwork to explore a run for the governor's office in Michigan. Some interesting news from the political world: Bob Bowman, the CEO of Major League Baseball Advanced Media (BAM), has filed paperwork to explore a race for governor in his home state of Michigan. Bowman filed as […]
Three Rays ballpark sites recommended by committee
A local citizens group has recommended two Tampa and one St. Pete sites for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, but the process is already breaking down. A local citizens committee recommended three potential new-ballpark sites for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, but St. Pete officials say they'll make their own ballpark pitch after […]
Cubs decide to stay in Mesa — if voters approve
The Chicago Cubs will continue to train in Mesa if voters approve a referendum on spending on a new $84 million spring facility. The Chicago Cubs will continue to train in Mesa if voters approve a referendum on spending on a new $84 million spring facility. The decision wasn't unexpected — Cubs insiders told us […]
Ed Smith renovations get swept up in anti-tax movement
Public funding of a renovation of Ed Smith Stadium for the Baltimore Orioles is being held hostage by a local citizens group, who wants to see a public referendum on the issue.No Article Text
Twins announce more concession items at Target Field
The Minnesota Twins announced more food items to be sold this coming season at Target Field. Missing: Halsey Hall's iconic onion sandwich, but there's talk of Loon Cafe chili.For those growing up in Minnesota and 50 years of age and older, the name Halsey Hall will invoke a lot of memories. He was a Minneapolis […]
Cubs meet again with Mesa officials; decision could come this week
After meeting again with Mesa officials yesterday, the Chicago Cubs may be close to making a decision on the location of a new spring-training facility. We're getting down to the wire on the Chicago Cubs' decision on a new spring-training locale; the club met yesterday with Mesa officials, and we're told that a decision will […]
Harry the K’s no more?
The signature eatery at Citizens Bank Park may lose its name if negotiations fail with Harry Kalas's widow. The signature eatery at Citizens Bank Park may lose its name if negotiations fail with Harry Kalas's widow . Eileen Kalas wants to renegotiate the contract with the Philadelphia Phillies for the use of Kalas' name on […]
Fremont comes back to A’s, MLB with another ballpark site
With efforts to bring the Oakland A's to San Jose stalled, Fremont officials say they have a new site that would work well for a ballpark. With efforts to bring the Oakland A's to San Jose stalled, Fremont officials say they have a new site that would work well for a ballpark. City officials say […]
Mesa to ask for state aid to keep Cubs
Officials in Mesa will ask the state legislature for help in funding a new spring-training facility for the Chicago Cubs. Officials in Mesa will ask the state for help in funding a new spring-training facility for the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs front office is expected to make a decision by the end of the month […]
Orioles may need to wait on Ed Smith Stadium renovations
A lawsuit from local citizen groups has halted the sale of bonds to renovate Ed Smith Stadium, the new spring home of the Baltimore Orioles. A lawsuit from local citizen groups has derailed a bond offering to fund a renovation of Ed Smith Stadium for the spring operations of the Baltimore Orioles, a delay that […]
Marlins change road uni for 2010
Watch for the Fish to drop the Florida name in anticipation of the 2012 name switch; it's starting now with a redesign of the team's road uniform. The Florida Marlins unveiled a new road uniform for the 2010 season, as the team starts the gradual process of losing "Florida" from the team name in anticipation […]
In memoriam: Rory Markas
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim broadcaster Rory Markas has passed away. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim broadcaster Rory Markas has passed away. The announcement was made this morning on the Angels-owned radio station, 830AM. He was found dead in his home last night. The cause of death was not identified, but Markas had surgery for […]