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The NHL is looking at several different venues, including the Rose Bowl and the Las Vegas strip, as the site for the annual New Year’s Day Winter Classic.Flush from the biggest ratings for a hockey game in 34 years, the NHL is planning the next edition of the New Year’s Day outdoor Winter Classic and […]

The New York Yankees decided they were tired of Assemblyman Richard Brodsky taking potshots at financing for the new Yankee Stadium.The New York Yankees decided they were tired of Assemblyman Richard Brodsky taking potshots at financing for the new Yankee Stadium — and team president Randy Levine came out swinging. Brodsky is the Westchester politician […]

Preston Gomez, the first manager of the San Diego Padres, passed away yesterday.Preston Gomez, the first manager of the San Diego Padres, passed away yesterday. He was 85. Gomez had been a fixture in recent years in Tempe during training camp for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, serving as an assistant to the GM […]

The New York Yankees entered into a nonexclusive agreement with Prudential Douglas Elliman, a Manhattan real-estate brokerage, to sell high-end unsold inventory at the new Yankee Stadium.The New York Yankees entered into a nonexclusive agreement with Prudential Douglas Elliman, a Manhattan real-estate brokerage, to sell high-end unsold inventory at the new Yankee Stadium. It’s a […]

Construction of the new spring home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox is right on schedule.Construction of the new spring home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox is right on schedule. The Ballpark at Camelback Ranch is scheduled to open Feb. 14, when Dodgers pitchers and catchers report. Officials […]

A down economy and some bad business decisions in previous years are causing headaches for Major League Baseball teams when it comes to ticket sales.A down economy and some bad business decisions in previous years are causing headaches for Major League Baseball teams when it comes to ticket sales. In Seattle, the Mariners have a […]

When John Moores sells his 90 percent interest in the San Diego Padres to Jeff Moorad for $400 million, his return on his original investment of $80 million will be substantial — and some want to see the city, which funded most of Petco Park’s construction costs, to share in that windfall. But the reality […]

Construction crews are working double shifts to ensure Goodyear Stadium, the new spring home of the Cleveland Indians (and the Cincinnati Reds in 2010), is completed in time.Construction crews are working double shifts to ensure Goodyear Stadium, the new spring home of the Cleveland Indians (and the Cincinnati Reds in 2010), is completed in time. […]

Baltimore Orioles Alan Rifkin and representatives from Lee County met to discuss the possibility of the Birds moving to City of Palms Park once the Red Sox depart for a new facility.Baltimore Orioles Alan Rifkin and representatives from Lee County met to discuss the possibility of the Birds moving to City of Palms Park once […]

The final cost for Nationals Park, which opened last season, is now tallied at $693 million — which, despite initial cost estimates of $631 million, doesn’t represent a cost overage.The final cost for Nationals Park, which opened last season, is now tallied at $693 million — which, despite initial cost estimates of $631 million, doesn’t […]

The Kansas City Royals say renovations to Kauffman Stadium are on pace and should be completed, for the most part, by Opening Day.The Kansas City Royals say renovations to Kauffman Stadium are on pace and should be completed, for the most part, by Opening Day. The renovations are fairly dramatic, giving one of the oldest […]

The Cactus League could expand again — but this time with a Japanese team, as part of a proposal to bring a year-round training facility to Tucson Electric Park.The Cactus League is expanding by three teams this spring and one more in 2010, but it could end up being even larger under a plan to […]

The Chicago Tribune is reporting the sale of the Chicago Cubs is imminent as the Tribune Co. is looking at narrowing the field of potential buyers from three to one. The Chicago Tribune is reporting the sale of the Chicago Cubs is imminent as the Tribune Co. is looking at narrowing the field of potential […]