San Jose will appeal its antitrust lawsuit to the U.S. Supreme Court, as the city attempts to reverse two lower-court losses in its quest to land the Oakland Athletics. (more…)
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Check out this awesome Wrigley Field footage from the 1930s
With Wrigley Field bleachers in the news, check out this amazing home movie showing the Chicago Cubs home in 1937 or 1938, complete with ivy on the outfield wall and plenty of cigar smokers in the stands. (more…)
Wrigley Field renovations release plague of rats: residents
One unfortunate side effect to offseason renovations from the Chicago Cubs: Wrigleyville residents say demolition of the iconic Wrigley Field bleachers has unleashed a plague of rats in the surrounding neighborhood. (more…)
Could Disney become part of Angels ballpark discussions?
With a potential resolution of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ballpark situation happening in 2015, we could see some big regional players become part of the discussions. (more…)
Astros/Nats spring complex clears second hurdle
Palm Beach County commissioners have approved a land swap that could lead to a new West Palm Beach Houston Astros/Washington Nationals spring-training complex, with negotiations to come on the term sheet. (more…)
New Astros/Nats spring complex gets first approval
A new spring-training complex for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals received initial approval from the West Palm Beach City Commission — a crucial first step toward a potential 2017 opening. (more…)
Marlins, county still clashing over ballpark costs
The Miami Marlins and Miami-Dade County are preparing for arbitration to settle a disagreement over the team’s contribution to Marlins Park opening costs. (more…)
The Week That Was: Feb. 1, 2015
MLB in Montreal, personnel news across Minor League Baseball and an update on a new Oakland A’s ballpark were the most popular stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
Rays, St. Pete continue relocation talks
Despite the St. Petersburg City Council rejecting a deal allowing the Tampa Bay Rays to negotiate throughout the region for a new ballpark, Mayor Rick Kriseman and team officials have launched a new round of negotiations. (more…)
New videoboards on tap for O.co Coliseum
This has been quite the offseason for videoboard installations, as the Oakland Athletics are expecting two new displays at O.co Coliseum for the 2015 season. (more…)
A new mindset in Oakland?
We may have a new Oakland mayor and a new MLB commissioner, but the politics surrounding the Oakland Athletics‘ efforts toward a new ballpark remains the same — and all sides are still talking an Oakland location. (more…)
Manfred: Montreal viable MLB market
Echoing what we’ve heard from plenty of MLB folks recently: New Commissioner Rob Manfred views Montreal as a potential market for Major League Baseball — under the right circumstances. (more…)
Manfred to fans: Yay, baseball!
It was a momentous changing of the guard this weekend in Major League Baseball, as Bud Selig’s reign as commissioner ended and Rob Manfred launched his with an open letter to fans. Shorter Rob: Yay, baseball! (more…)