The Tampa Bay Rays appear ready to contribute more than $150 million to a new ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City, but the exact financials remain unknown. (more…)
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Future MLB All-Star Game Sites: 2019 and Beyond
With the 2018 All-Star Game in the books, Major League Baseball can look ahead to the ballparks that are scheduled to host the game in 2019 and beyond. A pair of sites have already been confirmed, while a set group of ballparks appears to be emerging as contenders for future contests. (more…)
Manfred Discusses MLB Expansion; Is Nashville a Contender?
When discussing potential Major League Baseball expansion on Tuesday, commissioner Rob Manfred noted several possible markets, including Nashville. (more…)
Manfred Weighs in on A’s, Rays Ballpark Searches
In comments on Tuesday, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred weighed in on the ongoing ballpark searches of the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland A’s. (more…)
Blue Jays Remaining in Bluefield Through 2020
The Toronto Blue Jays will remain in the Rookie Appalachian League through 2020, as they have inked a two-year extension with the Bluefield Blue Jays. (more…)
Spring Training Revenues Down in Surprise
An earlier-than-normal launch to spring training in 2018, combined with some missteps from Major League Baseball in announcing spring training schedules, depressed revenues at Surprise Stadium. (more…)
Cards, Marlins Halt Roger Dean Stadium Upgrades
For the time being, the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins are halting their proposal for Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium upgrades. (more…)
Work Begins on Live! by Loews at St. Louis’s Ballpark Village Expansion
Work has officially begun on the second phase of the Ballpark Village development next to Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals, after a groundbreaking on a $65-million Live! by Loews hotel, developed by The Cordish Companies and the Cardinals. (more…)
All-Star Games in Washington: Presidents and Hall of Famers
Next week’s All-Star Game at Nationals Park marks the return of the Midsummer Classic to the District of Columbia for the first time since 1969, adding to a rich Washington ASG history that includes big stars, Presidents Roosevelt and Kennedy, and the beginning of the end of Dizzy Dean’s career. (more…)
Is Facial Recognition Tech In Your Ballpark’s Future? MLB Thinks So
The next big wave of technology at the ballpark could be facial recognition, as MLB and Tickets.com are working with CLEAR to introduce biometric ticketing at participating ballparks in 2019. (more…)
Syracuse Chiefs to Rebrand in 2019
The Syracuse Chiefs (Class AAA; International League) will rebrand for the 2019 season, coinciding with a switch in affiliation to team owner New York Mets. (more…)
Mustangs, Reds Extend Affiliation Through 2020
The Billings Mustangs (Rookie; Pioneer League) and the Cincinnati Reds have signed a two-year extension of their player development contract (PDC), announcing a pact through the 2020 season. (more…)
Baltimore Orioles Extend PDCs With Five Affiliates
The Baltimore Orioles have announced two-year player development contract (PDC) extensions with five affiliates, with all of the agreements now running through the 2020 season. (more…)