Syracuse Chiefs (Class AAA; International League) shareholders decided by a wide margin to sell the franchise to the New York Mets for $18 million, keeping the team at NBT Bank Stadium through 2025. (more…)
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Poll: A’s Should Invest in Coliseum Site
Over 80% of respondents to a new poll favor the Oakland A’s remaining at the current Coliseum site, instead of building a new ballpark at the team’s preferred location near Laney College. (more…)
Manfred: Support Needed to Keep Rays in Tampa Bay Area
Community support is needed if the Tampa Bay Rays are to build a new ballpark in the Tampa Bay region, according to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Winter Wonderlands at the Ballpark
‘Tis the season to be jolly and teams are ready to start spreading holiday cheer with winter-themed events popping up at ballparks around the country. Here’s a quick look at what teams have planned. (more…)
Rangers, Express Likely to End Affiliation
Once their current agreement expires after the 2018 season, the Texas Rangers and Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will reportedly end their affiliation. (more…)
Minnesota Twins Returning to WCCO-AM 830
The Minnesota Twins and Entercom Communications have announced a new partnership that will see the team’s radio broadcasts return to WCCO-AM 830. The Twins’ history with WCCO-AM 830 goes back to the team’s arrival at the Met and legendary broadcaster Herb Carneal, as the station aired games for the club’s first 46 seasons through 2006. (more…)
Syracuse Chiefs Sale to be Considered Friday
Shareholders of the Syracuse Chiefs (Class AAA; International League) will vote on a pending sale to the New York Mets later today. (more…)
Jeter: Marlins Park Naming Rights in Play
Early in his tenure as CEO of the Miami Marlins, Derek Jeter is making it known that naming rights to Marlins Park could be up for grabs. (more…)
Oakland A’s Select New Ballpark Design Team
As they proceed with the pursuit of a new ballpark, the Oakland A’s are filling out a design team for the proposed facility. (more…)
Brewers Commit to Maryvale Baseball Park Renovations
It’s official: the Milwaukee Brewers will sign a new 25-year lease for the team’s spring-training home, Maryvale Baseball Park, and spend up to $63 million toward renovations to the ballpark and the training facilities under a deal approved by the Phoenix City Council. (more…)
Sternberg: Rays Could Contribute $150M For New Ballpark
Based on initial projections, Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg says that the team’s contribution to a new ballpark could be $150 million. (more…)
Padres, Dodgers to Play May 2018 Series in Monterrey
There will be regular season games in Monterrey, Mexico in May 2018, when the San Diego Padres host the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game set. The series will take place at Estadio de Béisbol Monterrey from May 4-6, 2018. (more…)
College Football at Globe Life Field Discussed
College football could be staged at Globe Life Field, as the Texas Rangers have had conversations with Texas Tech about potential football games at the ballpark. (more…)