Written off by many in the industry for a lack of activity, the Portland Diamond Project is showing some signs of life, scouting locations for a new MLB ballpark that includes the iconic Lloyd Center mall site. (more…)
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New Orlando MLB ballpark pitched as tourist attraction
Pat Williams continued his quest to bring Major League Baseball to central Florida by pitching almost $1 billion in tourist tax revenue to fund a new Orlando MLB ballpark in the midst of the city’s tourist and visitor attractions. (more…)
Long-shot Orlando MLB ballpark plan unveiled
Veteran sports operator Pat Williams unveiled a proposal for a $1.7-billion Orlando MLB ballpark development backed by a huge government spend–a proposal that will never happen while the Tampa Bay Rays continue to exist. (more…)
In surprise, Tampa Bay Rays attendance up 28 percent this year
We’re not entirely sure if there are deeper meanings here, but so far this year the Tampa Bay Rays are the surprise team in baseball, posting the best record on the field and enjoying a 28 percent boost at the box office. (more…)
Williams revives plan for new Orlando MLB ballpark, team
Veteran sports exec Pat Williams, a former MiLB player who was key in the launch of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, is once again working on a plan for a new Orlando MLB ballpark for a relocating or expansion major league team under the Orlando Dreamers name. (more…)
2023 MLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote moves to Final Four
After a few interesting upsets and a clear preference from voters for newer ballparks, the 2023 MLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote moves to the Final Four round. (more…)
Designated pinch runner among 2023 MLB rule experiments
We have the 2023 MLB rule experiments set to tested in the Atlantic League this year, including a designated pinch runner and a new limit on how often a pitcher can step off the rubber. (more…)
Elite Eight time in 2023 MLB Best of the Ballparks vote
After a few close votes and a few blowouts in the previous round, it’s time to move on to the Elite Eight round in the 2023 MLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
Players union, MLB reach tentative MiLB CBA deal
This wasn’t a tension-filled and heavily contested series of negotiations, we’re told, as the new minor league players union and MLB reached a tentative deal on a five-year MiLB CBA, subject to player and MLB owner approval. (more…)
Fans favor MLB rule changes, don’t plan on attending games
A poll of U.S. citizens and self-proclaimed baseball fans shows casual fans don’t mind three-hour games, but are in favor of MLB rule changes–but most of them don’t plan on attending a game anyway. (more…)
2023 spring training attendance by average
With the end of the spring season yesterday, we have the numbers for Cactus League, Grapefruit League and exhibition games in our compilation of 2023 spring training attendance listings. (more…)
2023 preview: MLB and Steve Cohen
The person impacting the 2023 MLB season most over the long term won’t appear in uniform this year, as New York Mets owner Steve Cohen stands to have the biggest influence on the long-term development of the industry. (more…)
Minor tweaks to 2023 MLB rule changes on tap
We’ll see only minor tweaks to the 2023 MLB rule changes implemented during spring training, as hotly debated offseason alterations will proceed as planned. (more…)