In a normal year, MLB, MiLB, indy and summer-collegiate teams would have been planning for their season openers and campaign game plans for months now. But we are not in a normal year. Here’s a look at what to expect in the 2021 season. (more…)
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Quick off-season upgrades to MiLB facilities possible with Populous Design Build Service
As 2020 came to an end, so too did the previous Professional Baseball Agreement (PBA) and the relationship between MLB and MiLB as we knew it. The new landscape has MLB leading all levels of Professional Baseball, implementing their vision for “One Baseball,” the organization’s plan to recruit and develop elite players and build the […]
MLB confirms imminent launch of 2021 spring training, regular season
After its proposal for a month delay to 2021 spring training and the regular season was rejected by the players association, MLB confirmed that the 2021 season would proceed as planned. (more…)
As expected, players reject postponed season proposal
To the surprise of no one, the Major League Baseball Players Association totally rejected an MLB proposal to delay the 2021 season by a month, instead committing to a February start to spring training. (more…)
MLB pitches players on 154-game season, month delay in launch
With COVID-19 rates declining, MLB is proposing to players a 154-game season extending into November, with a month delay to the launches of spring training and the regular season. (more…)
Red Sox, partners pitch 2.1M SF for new Fenway Park development
The Boston Red Sox are continuing the process of Fenway Park development, with 2.1 million square feet of new space proposed by the team and its development partners. (more…)
Cactus League cities to MLB: Delay 2021 spring training launch
Citing research predicting a much lower rate of Maricopa County COVID-19 infections by mid-March, Cactus League city and tribal officials have asked for a month delay to the start of 2021 spring training. (more…)
Personnel news: MLB, Wisconsin, Danville
We have some personnel news to report, including Kurt Hunzeker‘s return to baseball, staff additions for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Class A; Midwest League) and a GM for the new Danville team in the summer-collegiate Appalachian League. (more…)
Eight proposals submitted for Tropicana Field development
St. Petersburg has received eight proposals for a development of the 86-acre Tropicana Field site, as the city looks at the future of a downtown gateway with or without Tampa Bay Rays baseball. (more…)
Remembering Dr. King at Tinker Field
Not every big event at a ballpark is a baseball game. Here’s a look back at one of the biggest events in Tinker Field history: a speech from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. still honored and remembered in Orlando today. (more…)
Stewart makes bid for city share of Oakland Coliseum site
We have another suitor for the Oakland Coliseum site, as former A’s pitcher and Oakland native Dave Stewart is offering $115 million for the city’s half ownership, with the A’s already controlling the other half. (more…)
ValleyCats suing MLB, Astros for loss of affiliation
The Tri-City ValleyCats ownership is suing Major League Baseball and the Houston Astros for more than $15 million over the decision to exclude the Short Season A team from the revamped 120-team Minor League Baseball system in 2021. (more…)
MLB issues fan-safety guidelines for 2021
Another sign that MLB is serious about moving ahead with spring training and the regular season: Commissioner Rob Manfred issued health and safety guidelines for fans attending spring-training and regular-season games. (more…)