With at least 17 options on the table, it’s time to start eliminating potential Rays ballpark sites — and it sound like the team and elected officials are doing just that, with one high-profile location apparently off the list. (more…)
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Rough Start for MLB Chinese Entry
MLB has spent over $100 million in an effort to establish a baseball market in China, but the early results have been slim, as the Chinese have been slow to show interest in the sport, and player development has been hampered by a lack of facilities. (more…)
Bees, Angels Extend Player Development Contract
The Burlington Bees (Low A; Midwest League) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Rangers: Adding Shaded Seating to Globe Life Park Just Wasn’t Feasible
Building a new retractable-roof ballpark wasn’t necessarily the first choice for the Texas Rangers, but it soon became the only choice after a series of studies concluded that adding shade to Globe Life Park seating would be expensive, difficult and only partially effective. (more…)
Fresno, Astros Extend Player Development Contract
The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Houston Astros extended their player-development contract (PDC) for two more years, through the end of the 2018 season. (more…)
Astros, Nationals Prep Spring-Training Backup Plans
Construction of The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches is still on schedule for a January 2017 opening, but the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals are prepping backup plans in case something unexpected happens — say, an extended tropical storm or hurricane that delays construction. (more…)
Candidates: Tourism Tax Should Pay for Rays Ballpark
Hillsborough County is in an election year, and the result of a key seat could swing the balance for a Tampa Bay Rays ballpark. (more…)
Dust Devils, Padres Extend Affiliation
The Tri-City Dust Devils (Short Season A; Northwest League) and the San Diego Padres extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Quakes, Dodgers Extend Player Development Deal
The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (High A; California League) and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their player-development contract (PDC) through 2018. (more…)
Angels New Ballpark Plan: Renovate Angel Stadium
With the potential for a new Tustin ballpark virtually gone after talks break down with developer, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are now turning their attention to future Angel Stadium renovations and an Anaheim lease extension. (more…)
Comcast Rolls Out Ethernet Lines at SunTrust Park
In a significant development for ballpark technology, Comcast will install state-of-the-art Ethernet lines at SunTrust Park, the future home of the Atlanta Braves. (more…)
Rangers Ballpark Measure on Fall Ballot
Arlington voters will be asked to approve public spending on a new Texas Rangers retractable-roof ballpark on the November election ballot after a unanimous 9-0 approval today from the City Council. (more…)
Cowboy Monkey Rodeo Drawing Backlash
Animal rights activists are calling on teams around Minor League Baseball to stop hosting “cowboy monkey rodeo,” a controversial promotion that continues to draw the ire of some groups. (more…)