A planned meeting between Nashville MLB backers and Major League Baseball was postponed, with the Nashville group citing the league’s stance on potential expansion as a factor. (more…)
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Nashville Mayor: No Public Funds for Potential MLB Ballpark
With an effort to land a Major League Baseball franchise taking shape, Nashville mayor David Briley is emphasizing that a new ballpark would have to be privately financed. (more…)
San Antonio Ballpark Ambitions Could be Shaped by Report
San Antonio is seeking a firm to conduct an assessment on its viability for professional sports, which could end up setting the tone for discussions of a new ballpark. (more…)
Nashville MLB Group to Meet With League Next Week
As part of its ongoing effort, a group exploring the idea of bringing a Major League Baseball franchise to Nashville will meet with league officials next week. (more…)
Vision for New Montreal MLB Ballpark: Anchor for Mixed-Use Development
Backers of a potential new Montreal MLB ballpark have a bigger plan than just bringing pro baseball back to the city: they want to create a mixed-use development like the Atlanta Braves created at SunTrust Park with The Battery. (more…)
Montreal Group Methodically Building Case for MLB’s Return
The Toronto Blue Jays’ latest exhibitions at Olympic Stadium are in the books, but discussions of MLB’s possible return to Montreal are unlikely to die down anytime soon. (more…)
La Russa: MLB Could Succeed in Nashville
Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa believes Major League Baseball would succeed in Nashville, and is part of an effort to bring MLB to the city. (more…)
John Loar Leading Nashville MLB Effort
Businessman John Loar is leading an effort to bring Major League Baseball to Nashville, a city that could factor into future expansion discussions. (more…)
Manfred Discusses MLB Expansion; Is Nashville a Contender?
When discussing potential Major League Baseball expansion on Tuesday, commissioner Rob Manfred noted several possible markets, including Nashville. (more…)
Manfred Weighs in on A’s, Rays Ballpark Searches
In comments on Tuesday, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred weighed in on the ongoing ballpark searches of the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland A’s. (more…)
Report: Portland MLB Pitch Gathering Momentum
A report indicates that a push to bring Major League Baseball to Portland is gaining traction, with a potential ownership group in contact with city officials. (more…)
Montreal MLB Investors, Mayor to Meet Friday
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante, whose 2017 election campaign was marked by a definite lack of interest in bringing Major League Baseball back, will meet with Stephen Bronfman and Mitch Garber to discuss that very topic. (more…)
Manfred: Yeah, Why Not Portland?
Not quite sure how enthusiastic this response was, but MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says Portland would be on a list of future expansion markets after the Oakland and Tampa Bay ballpark situations are settled. (more…)