Not only do MLB owners want to see the Tampa Bay Rays leave Tropicana Field, they want to see the team leave Tampa Bay completely, according to outgoing St. Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster. As mayor, Foster led a dogged fight to ensure the Rays play out their entire lease at Tropicana Field, which runs through […]
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A’s to AT&T Park in 2014?
The Oakland A’s and MLB are exploring a move to AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, for next season and beyond if lease negotiations fail with the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Commission. The San Jose Mercury News is reporting that AT&T Park is a backup plan for the A’s, whose lease at O.co Coliseum […]
Selig: No updates on Rays ballpark situation
There’s been no progress on a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark this fall, but MLB Commissioner Bud Selig says he plans to address the issue after the World Series. Earlier this year it appeared St. Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster was softening his stance that the Rays completely play out their lease at Tropicana Field. But […]
Measuring MLB’s winners and losers in costs per win
Every year we attempt to measure how well MLB teams did in spending money to procure wins. Here’s this year’s ranking, and, to no one’s surprise, Oakland excels. With the 2013 season completed, it’s time to look at how well MLB team did in translating payroll to wins. Despite what many fans think, there’s not […]
2015 ASG good for Cincy, bad for county taxpayers
It will cost Hamilton County taxpayers $5 million to spiff up Great American Ball Park for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game, as routine repairs to the home of the Cincinnati Reds are accelerated. From the Cincinnati Enquirer: A separate “2015 All-Star Game Ball Park Preparation” memo shows just what the $5 million will pay for. […]
Twins unveil 2014 MLB All-Star Game logo
MLB and the Minnesota Twins unveiled the 2014 All-Star Game logo, featuring a silhouette of Target Field in front of a downtown-Minneapolis skyline. “The Twins are honored to host the 2014 All-Star Game Events,” said Twins Owner and CEO Jim Pohlad. “Even before opening Target Field in 2010, we dreamed of hosting this incredible event. […]
Brewers: $10 vouchers for fans at Miller Park in August
In an attempt to regain the favor of fans put off by a losing team and the Ryan Braun doping scandal, the Milwaukee Brewers are distributing $10 vouchers to fans attending a game in August. Brewers Chairman and Principal Owner Mark Attanasiomade the announcement today that all fans attending any of the 12 Brewers home […]
Ricketts: No Wrigley renovations without rooftop-bleacher deal
Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts made it clear that any Wrigley Field renovations would be shelved unless local rooftop-bleacher owners all agree not to sue the team over potential lost revenues. The issue: a new videoboard that could impact the views of Wrigley Field from the surrounding rooftop bleachers, but the Cubs have also agreed […]
Legal settlement could pave way for new Oakland waterfront ballpark
The settlement of a lawsuit concerning Howard Terminal on downtown Oakland’s waterfront could clear the way for a new Oakland A’s ballpark near Jack London Square — if Lew Wolff is interested. Oakland officials had pitched MLB on the desirability of a waterfront ballpark, and now the way is cleared for it to happen — […]
San Jose files suit against MLB in quest for A’s
The city of San Jose filed a federal lawsuit against Major League Baseball today, arguing MLB’s antitrust exemption is improperly keeping the Oakland A’s from building a new ballpark and moving to the city. San Jose Major Chuck Reed had earlier hinted that the city was ready to fight MLB in court to get the […]
Leinie’s, Brewers trot out three lame name choices for new Miller Park beer
Could the choices be any less inspired? The Milwaukee Brewers and Leinie’s are asking fans to choose between Brew Crew Brew, Bernie’s Barrel Man Ale and Brewers All-Star Ale as the name of a new Miller Park beer. The new beer will be sold only in Miller Park. (Before you assume SABMiller isn’t part of […]
MLB (temporarily) returning to Montreal?
The Toronto Blue Jays are negotiating to play exhibition games in Montreal in the future, bringing Major League Baseball back to Olympic Stadium, the former home of the Montreal Expos. Many MLB teams schedule a pair of exhibition games after spring training and before the regular season, and a two-game series of this nature is […]
MLB to review security procedures at ballparks
Though the recent bombings at the Boston Marathon aren’t a factor in calling the gathering, MLB officials will meet this week to address possible changes in ballpark security procedures. The meeting has been scheduled for weeks, but it will receive some extra attention after three were killed and dozens injured when two bombs were planted […]