Owner Jeffrey Loria is reportedly putting the Miami Marlins on the block, with word spreading that he is seeking a $1.7 billion return. (more…)
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lettrs Inks Deal with MLBPA
The Major League Baseball Players Association and lettrs recently announced they are partnering to bring fan mail into the digital age. The mobile application specializes in allowing users to write and compose letters to send all over the world from their phones. (more…)
Tinker Field History Plaza Approved by Orlando
A Tinker Field History Plaza has been approved by the city of Orlando, with the next step being fundraising to mark the former Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins spring-training ballpark and community gathering site. (more…)
Baseball in the Republic: San Pedro de Macoris and La Romana
Editor’s Note: Mark Cryan, former MiLB general manager and Ballpark Digest contributing editor, is releasing a series on his travels to the ballparks of the Dominican Winter League. What is part two of his three-part installment. (more…)
MLB Institutes New Hazing Policy
Major League Baseball is instituting a new hazing policy as part of its collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and some players are reacting with backlash. (more…)
Collier County Rejects Atlanta Braves Spring-Training Pitch
Collier County Commissioners today rejected further negotiations with the Atlanta Braves on a new $101-million Naples spring-training complex, saying county funds could be better spent on beach restoration and road repairs. (more…)
Bobby Valentine Downplays Ambassador Reports
Former major league manager and player Bobby Valentine is reportedly being considered as president-elect Donald Trump‘s Ambassador to Japan, though Valentine is downplaying the talk. (more…)
Baseball in the Republic: Santo Domingo
Editor’s Note: Mark Cryan, former MiLB general manager and Ballpark Digest contributing editor, is releasing a series on his travels to the ballparks of the Dominican Winter League. What follows is an excerpt of part one of his three-part installment. (more…)
A’s, Kaval Launch Office Hours
As a way to encourage feedback, the Oakland A’s and team president Dave Kaval have launched office hours, a weekly forum for fans. (more…)
Manfred Discusses Rays Ballpark Search
During a conference on Monday, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred discussed the Tampa Bay Rays ongoing search for a new ballpark. (more…)
Hunter Roberts Construction Lands Yankee Stadium Upgrades
Hunter Roberts Construction has been awarded the contract for the forthcoming upgrades at Yankee Stadium. Before the New York Yankees begin the 2017 season, Yankee Stadium will receive several new amenities that will result in an overhaul of the fan experience. (more…)
Kaval: A’s to Focus on Coliseum Experience
Though a new ballpark is a top priority for the team, Oakland A’s president Dave Kaval says he wants to improve the fan experience at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. (more…)
Braves Starting to Occupy SunTrust Park
In recent weeks, the Atlanta Braves have been moving items to SunTrust Park, showing signs of the ballpark’s opening. (more…)