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Archives: Feb. 12-18, 2006 Marlins to Oklahoma City? Posted February 17, 2006 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) The Florida Marlins have held discussions with a top official from Oklahoma City but have not decided whether to make a visit there. Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin said Thursday that she has spoken four times to Marlins vice […]

Archives: Feb. 5-11, 2006 Anaheim strikes out in lawsuit against Angels Posted February 10, 2006 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Ending a yearlong dispute that sparked regional one-upsmanship and talk-show ridicule, an Orange County jury Thursday decided that the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could keep their geographically awkward name. After deliberating just over four hours […]

Archives: Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2006 Giants to adopt AT&T Park name for ballpark Posted February 4, 2006 In a move that surprises no one, SBC Park will be renamed AT&T Park as of March 1, with all signage slated to be changed over by midseason. The move was expected, with the Giants announcing the potential […]

Archives: Jan. 22-28, 2006 D.C., MLB reach agreement on new ballpark lease Posted January 28, 2006 MLB and the District of Columbia reached an agreement on a new, revised ballpark lease that purports to address many of the concerns raised by D.C. Council members. The biggest issue, and one that’s not fully addressed in the […]

Archives: Jan. 15-21, 2006 State agency approves plans for Yankees, Mets ballparks Posted January 19, 2006 The board of the Empire State Development Corp. approved preliminary plans for new ballparks for the New York Yankees and the New York Mets. The new Mets ballpark would be comprised of seven levels with 42,500 seats and standing […]

Archives: Dec. 24-31, 2005 Ticket sales suspended for World Baseball Classic in Puerto Rico Posted December 30, 2005 The promoter of the World Baseball Classic games in Puerto Rico says he’s suspending ticket sales to the event because of the uncertainly surrounding Cuba’s participation and whether first-round games will actually be held there. Baseball officials […]

Archives: Dec. 17-23, 2005 MLB tries to thwart Nats ballpark deals by potential owners Posted December 22, 2005 Major League Baseball has ordered bidders for the Washington Nationals not to promise D.C. government leaders money for a new ballpark because their involvement could disrupt negotiations, angering some city officials who believe the bidders could help […]

Archives: Dec. 10-16, 2005 Making a tip-top Trop Posted December 16, 2005 The new ownership of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays is serious about enhancing the fan experience at the Tropicana Dome. The renovations will include major overhauls to the interiors of the premium Kane’s Club seating area behind home plate, luxury suites and the […]

Archives: Dec. 3-9, 2005 Miami-Dade seeks solution for a Marlins ballpark Posted December 9, 2005 Miami-Dade County Commissioners pushed Thursday for one more stab at salvaging a deal to help the Marlins build a ballpark, perhaps next to Dolphins Stadium with the help of Dolphins owner H. Wayne Huizenga. Commissioners asked County Manager George Burgess […]

Archives: August 28-Sept. 3, 2005 Cubs to pass on concerts next season Posted September 2, 2005 Concerts are the easiest way for baseball teams to raise additional money at the ballpark: they’re already set up for crowds and the layout makes perfect sense for setting up a stage. Recent minor-league tours by Bob Dylan/Willie Nelson […]

Archives: August 6-12, 2005 A’s owner to offer specific ballpark plan to keep team in Oakland Posted August 12, 2005 More on the proposal by the Oakland A’s front office to put a new ballpark just north of McAfee Coliseum. The development would include retail and housing components and would aim to transform a swath […]

Archives: July 30-August 5, 2005 A’s front office reiterates desire for new ballpark near Coliseum Posted August 5, 2005 Oakland Athletics managing partner Lewis Wolff once again stressed his desire to see a new ballpark for his team built on or near the team’s current home, McAfee Coliseum. Wolff and leaders of the Oakland-Alameda County […]

Archives: July 16-July 22, 2005 Judge dismisses suit against D.C. ballpark Posted July 22, 2005 In a little-noted decision, a D.C. Superior Judge threw out a lawsuit from a bar owner in Southwest Washington who sought to derail the eminent-domain process used to acquire land for a new Washington Nationals ballpark. The bar owner, Robert […]