Howard Terminal has never been an ideal site for a new Oakland Athletics ballpark given the access and remediation issues, and there are reports that the team’s front office has eliminated it from consideration, focusing on the current Coliseum site and what’s called the Lake Merritt site. (more…)
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Surprise: White Sox Fans More Satisfied Than Cubs Fans
We’ve always felt that a Chicago White Sox game was an underrated experience, and the numbers seem to bear that out, as the annual J.D. Power 2017 Fan Experience Study puts a Guaranteed Rate Field game the top sports experience in the Windy City — even better than a Wrigley Field run. (more…)
South Bend Welcomes One Millionth Fan as Cubs Affiliate
The South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League) have reached an attendance milestone, welcoming their one millionth fan since 2015. The 2015 season was the franchise’s first as a Chicago Cubs affiliate, and its first playing as the South Bend Cubs. (more…)
Sherman, Jeter Group Land Marlins for $1.2 Billion
It looks like the competition to land the Miami Marlins is over, as a group led by venture capitalist Bruce Sherman and former Yankee great Derek Jeter has emerged as the winner after committing $1.2 billion toward the team purchase. (more…)
A’s Roll Out Ballpark Survey and Website
As the Oakland A’s continue with the process of seeking a new ballpark, the team is soliciting fan feedback through a survey and website. (more…)
Creating SunTrust Park Spaces With Tech, Social Media
As SunTrust Park continues to impress during its inaugural season, we dive deep into two big factors behind the Atlanta Braves‘ successful ballpark launch: How the team creates community both in the design of physical spaces and a connection to virtually unlimited cyber spaces via broadband and the cloud. (more…)
Rothbaum, Bush Reportedly Drop Bid for Marlins
A group including Quogue Capital investment fund founder Wayne Rothbaum and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has reportedly dropped out of the bidding for the Miami Marlins, leaving Jorge Mas Santos and a group led by former Yankee great Derek Jeter alive in an attempt to land the Fish. (more…)
Kansas City Royals to Make Werner Park Debut
The Kansas City Royals will make their first Werner Park appearance on March 26, 2018, when the MLB team takes on their Triple-A affiliate, the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
This Year’s MLB Internet Meme: Rally Cat
Small critters always make for a good viral video. This year, a cat who roamed the Kauffman Stadium outfield right before a St. Louis Cardinals grand slam has already become this year’s MLB Internet meme. (more…)
Gilbert Passes on Brewers Spring Training Complex Funding
Gilbert officials say they are not interested in funding a new $90-million Milwaukee Brewers spring-training complex, but local business leaders say the team and a development partner may move forward with a privately financed camp. (more…)
Braves Await State Grant for New Spring-Training Complex
Finding for a new Atlanta Braves spring-training complex is close to complete, as local officials and the team await word on an application for $20 million from a state fund designated for communities seeking to keep teams training in Florida. (more…)
Chancellor Intrigued by A’s Ballpark at Laney College
Though a final site has not been picked, the Oakland A’s could find support from the chancellor of the Peralta Community College District for one of their options. (more…)
Joe Maddon: Cubs Need More Night Games
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon has made the case that team should be allowed to schedule more night games at Wrigley Field. (more…)