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…)
Archive | Major-League Baseball
First Data Field Renovations Might Not Finish Until 2021
With St. Lucie County and the New York Mets still trying to finalize a scaled-down plan, upcoming First Data Field renovations might not conclude until 2021. (more…)
Rays Unveil Ybor City Ballpark Renderings, Cost Estimate
The Tampa Bay Rays made a major announcement on Tuesday, unveiling design and cost details for a proposed ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood. (more…)
Portland Diamond Project: We’re Closer to Announcing Ballpark Site
Portland Diamond Project, the group working to bring Major League Baseball to Portland, says it is closer to announcing a site for a new ballpark in the city. (more…)
Astros Extend Lease, Start Planning Minute Maid Park 2.0
The Houston Astros extended their ballpark lease through 2050, with plans to revamp the ballpark into Minute Maid Park 2.0 in years to come. (more…)
Seattle Mariners Extend Jerry Dipoto Contract
The contract of Executive Vice President & General Manager Jerry Dipoto was extended by the Seattle Mariners for several years, as the team’s success on the field translates into extended stability in the front office. (more…)
Anticipation Builds for Rays Ybor City Announcement
When details on a proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City are unveiled Tuesday, officials hope that it will help spark support for the project. (more…)
Details on Rays Ybor City Ballpark Set for Tuesday Unveiling
A major announcement regarding a proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City is set for next week, as details will be unveiled on Tuesday. (more…)
Ybor City Added to List for Federal Tax Break
The Ybor City area that includes a proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark site has been added to the list for a federal tax break, potentially making it more viable for development. (more…)
Announcing the 2018 Ballpark Digest Awards
It’s that time of year again. With the summer kicking into full gear, we are announcing the launch of nominations for the annual Ballpark Digest Awards for the 2018 season. And we want to hear from you. (more…)
Homestead Sports Complex Slated for Scrap Heap
After several reuses and severe thumpings from two different hurricanes, Homestead Sports Complex — once slated as spring-training home of the Cleveland Indians — is likely to be torn down, with the Miami suburb soliciting bids for demolition. (more…)
Beer-Tap Inventor Found Dead Inside SunTrust Park Beer Cooler
A man was found dead on Tuesday when his body was discovered inside a walk-in beer cooler at SunTrust Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Todd Keeling, 48, died while installing his beer-tap invention, according to his family. (more…)
A’s Back Bill Relating to New Ballpark
Under proposed legislation, the Oakland A’s would receive an expedited judicial review process if a new ballpark project faces a legal challenge over environmental concerns. (more…)