During his return to Tropicana Field to manage against his former club, Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said that the Tampa Bay Rays need a new ballpark. (more…)
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AT&T Stadium Refinanced to Help Pay for Globe Life Field
Arlington is planning to refinance its remaining debt on AT&T Stadium, a move that it hopes will help cover the costs of Globe Life Field. (more…)
MLB, Camping World Holdings Announce Partnership
Major League Baseball has announced a new multi-year partnership with Camping World Holdings that makes the company the presenting partner of the 2017 League Championship Series. (more…)
Business Leaders Show Support for A’s Ballpark Proposal
Oakland business leaders are getting behind a proposed new Oakland A’s ballpark, and in the process are urging elected leaders to work with the team. (more…)
New Atlanta Braves Spring Training Complex Approved
A proposed Atlanta Braves spring training complex was received final approval today, after a North Port Commission vote on the final development agreement. (more…)
A’s Preferred Ballpark Site Draws Some Concerns
Since the Oakland A’s announced a site near Laney College as their preferred choice for a new ballpark, some Oakland officials have expressed their concerns. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: League Park
The Cleveland Indians held out for many years, but eventually League Park’s run as the team’s full-time home came to an end. (more…)
Hailey Dawson to Deliver First Pitch at World Series
Hailey Dawson, a 7-year-old girl whose goal is to throw the first pitch at every Major League Baseball ballpark, will deliver the ceremonial first pitch at game four of the World Series. (more…)
‘Racism is as American as Baseball’ Sign Removed from Fenway Park
During Wednesday’s game at Fenway Park, a group of fans unfurled a banner above the Green Monster that read “Racism is as American as Baseball.” Security personnel confiscated the banner, and ejected four fans from the ballpark. (more…)
Rangers Secure $600M in Financing for Globe Life Field
SunTrust Banks has closed $600 million in financing for the Texas Rangers, funding the team’s share of construction costs of Globe Life Field. Set to open in 2020, Globe Life Field is retractable-roof ballpark that is being constructed as part of a public/private partnership with the City of Arlington. (more…)
Marlins-Brewers Series Shifts to Miller Park
Due to the effects of Hurricane Irma, the Miami Marlins are shifting their upcoming home series against the Milwaukee Brewers to Milwaukee’s Miller Park. (more…)
Rays Returning to Tropicana Field on Friday
The Tampa Bay Rays have announced that they will return to Tropicana Field on Friday, when they begin a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox. This comes after a three-game series that began on Monday was relocated because of Hurricane Irma. (more…)
Athletics Pick Laney College Site for New Privately Financed Ballpark
The Oakland Athletics have selected a site near downtown Oakland and Laney College for a privately financed, $500-million 35,000-seat ballpark, as the team proceeds with a replacement for the Oakland Coliseum. (more…)