The Arizona Diamondbacks are marking 20 years in Phoenix with a season-long celebration that includes a commemorative logo, throwback uniforms, special events and a selection of an all-time D-Backs team. (more…)
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Toledo, Detroit Extend Player Development Contract
Totally expected: the Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) and the Detroit Tigers extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
New for 2018: FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches
We have a new name for The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, spring home of the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros, after a naming-rights sale: FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. (more…)
Manfred: Ybor City Ballpark Site is Great, But Businesses Need to Support Rays
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred hailed the selection of an Ybor City ballpark site as a smart decision by the Tampa Bay Rays, but warned that business support was essential to the future of the team in the region. (more…)
Marlins Games Turning Into No-Fun Experiences?
With the pending elimination of a midgame mascot race and efforts to remove the colorful Red Grooms sculpture from Marlins Park, the Miami Marlins braintrust seems bent on removing distinctive entertainment from the game-day experience. (more…)
Report: Rockies to Honor Denver White Elephants
A tribute to the Denver White Elephants could take place at Coors Field in 2018, as the Colorado Rockies are reportedly planning a promotion that includes throwback uniforms. (more…)
Boston Red Sox Eye Development Opportunities
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly considering opportunities to redevelop parcels near Fenway Park and land surrounding their spring training home, JetBlue Park. (more…)
D-Backs to Unveil Chase Field Humidor
The Arizona Diamondbacks expect to debut a humidor at Chase Field in 2018, a move that could curb the ballpark’s hitter-friendly reputation. (more…)
Giants Gain Approval for Mission Rock Development
The San Francisco Giants can move forward with their proposed Mission Rock development near AT&T Park, as the city’s Board of Supervisors has approved the plan. (more…)
Time to Celebrate: Spring Training is Here!
Today is the first day of the 2018 professional baseball season, as many MLB teams have pitchers and catchers reporting to spring-training camps across Florida and Arizona. (more…)
Chip Bowers Named Miami Marlins President of Business Operations
Chip Bowers, previously of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, has been hired as the new president of business operations for the Miami Marlins. (more…)
Early Reaction to Rays’ Ybor City Plan: Positive
Early reaction from Tampa and Hillsborough County politicos about the decision by the Tampa Bay Rays to pursue a new Ybor City ballpark was positive, though it’s still very early in the process and a specific funding plan still needs to announced. (more…)
Rays Name Ybor City as Preferred Ballpark Location
The Tampa Bay Rays have announced their preferred site for a new ballpark, revealing that they will pursue a site in Tampa’s Ybor City. (more…)