The City of Oakland will pursue sole ownership of the Oakland Coliseum complex, a move that could simplify discussions if the Oakland A’s build a new ballpark there. (more…)
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Wrigley Field Upgrades on Schedule
With just weeks left until the team’s 2018 home opener, the Chicago Cubs say that construction for major upgrades at Wrigley Field remains on schedule. (more…)
Miller Park Sales Tax Could Sunset in Two Years
A once-controversial five-county sales tax backing construction bonds for Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, could sunset by early 2020 if collections keep rolling in at the same rate, based on 2017 receipts. (more…)
MLB Ballparks Hosting Top Music Talent
Ballparks and teams are always looking for events in addition to baseball games to bring fans to their venue. Concerts have been a popular choice for many years and this season is no different, as a slew of musical talent prepares to tour ballparks around Major League Baseball. (more…)
Lugnuts, Blue Jays Extend PDC
The Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League) and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Tourism Tax Could Be Part of New Rays Ballpark Funding Formula
With the ability to levy an additional tourism tax after a record year, Hillsborough County may have available a key part of a new Rays ballpark funding formula in the wings. (more…)
Cardinals, Brewers Unveil 2018 Ballpark Passes
Ballpark Passes are back on the scene in 2018, with the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers both unveiling new twists on the offering. (more…)
Petco Park Extended Netting to Exceed MLB Guidelines
The San Diego Padres have announced plans for extended netting at Petco Park, which will exceed Major League Baseball guidelines. The netting will be in place for the 2018 season. (more…)
Baltimore Orioles Unveil Kids Cheer Free
The Baltimore Orioles have announced an initiative called Kids Cheer Free, allowing fans age nine and younger to attend home games free of charge. (more…)
Montreal, Las Vegas Among Off-Site Spring Training Hosts
With a few weeks of spring training remaining, fans still have time to catch games in Florida and Arizona. Beyond those states, however, the coming weeks offer plenty of intriguing spring training games, including the continuation of two notable traditions and matchups at minor league ballparks. (more…)
Facebook to Broadcast MLB Games Weekly
Under a newly expanded partnership, Major League Baseball and Facebook will produce and broadcast one game every week to a global audience on Facebook. (more…)
MLB, YouTube TV Announce Expanded Partnership
Major League Baseball has announced an expanded partnership with YouTube TV, making the cable-free, live TV service the presenting sponsor of 2018 and 2019 World Series. (more…)
Rays Offer Vision for Ybor City Ballpark
By departing St. Petersburg for Tampa, the Tampa Bay Rays believe that they can build a new ballpark in an accessible location with plenty of surrounding amenities. (more…)