A visit to Kansas City from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred didn’t really make a lot of news, but he did reiterate his support for a new Royals ballpark–no matter where it is located. (more…)
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Sinclair raided Diamond Sports coffers because bankruptcy was inevitable: lawsuit
The battle over baseball’s streaming strategies took an unexpected turn into uncharted waters when Diamond Sports Group launched a lawsuit against parent Sinclair, claiming the larger firm drained up to $1.5 billion from the subsidiary housing regional sports networks purchased from Fox. (more…)
A’s: New Vegas ballpark will incorporate indoor/outdoor elements a la Allegiant Stadium
As we predicted, the Oakland A’s have shifted the design of a new Vegas ballpark from a retractable roof design to a fixed translucent roof with windows opening to the elements a la Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders. (more…)
Trop owner: A’s ballpark design moving at a fast pace
Despite the generally negative reaction to an announcement that a new ballpark framework was on the way, the owner of the Tropicana resort says that Oakland A’s ballpark design is moving at a fast pace behind the scenes. Here’s what the rebooted ballpark may look like. (more…)
No surprise: reset announced on A’s ballpark design in Las Vegas
Forget about the renderings distributed by the Oakland front office during the recent debate on public financing: the team is rebooting the A’s ballpark design process and apparently embracing a larger footprint with more capacity. (more…)
2024 Rogers Centre renovations unveiled by Blue Jays
The second phase of 2024 Rogers Centre renovations were unveiled by the Toronto Blue Jays today, calling for a complete reconstruction of the 100-level seating bowl. (more…)
Sherman shares update on new Royals ballpark–but few new details
Kansas City owner John Sherman shared an open letter about the status of a new Royals ballpark, but platitudes aside, it contained very few details about what the American League team has planned. (more…)
Next up in A’s ballpark planning process: Tropicana site prep
Before a new Oakland A’s ballpark can begin the construction process, the proposed site must be readied and clear. That’s why Tropicana site prep is such an important detail, but it doesn’t sound like there’s anything close to a solid schedule in place. (more…)
2024 All-Star Game logo unveiled
Major League Baseball and the Texas Rangers unveiled the 2024 All-Star Game logo, as next year’s Midsummer Classic is set for Globe Life Field on July 16. (more…)
In memoriam: John Dittrich
It’s always a terrible day when we need to report on the passing of a baseball lifer: Longtime front-office exec and personal friend John Dittrich passed away today. He was 73. (more…)
2023 Arizona Fall League schedule released
With the release of the 2024 MLB schedule last week and the release of the 2023 Arizona Fall League schedule this week, all we need is the 2024 spring training schedule release–expected in August–to plan our travels for the next year. (more…)
Gov, O’s: We want to revitalize Camden Yards
Gov. Wes Moore and the Baltimore Orioles issued a joint statement today reemphasizing a partnership to revitalize the Camden Yards area, potentially paving the way for a new Oriole Park lease before the end of the season. (more…)
Phillies spring training digs could see half-billion makeover
The Philadelphia Phillies spring training complex could see updates totaling more than a half-billion dollars, as the team plans for BayCare Ballpark renovations and construction of a new entry experience in Clearwater. (more…)