The Houston Astros have confirmed that existing seats will be removed from Minute Maid Park this offseason, clearing way for renovations that will result in new amenities. (more…)
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Details Emerge on Nationals Park Entertainment Venue
Details are emerging on a proposed entertainment venue that would be attached to Nationals Park, with the Washington Nationals to develop the 35,000-square-foot structure. (more…)
Pending Royals Sale Could Fuel Talks of New Kansas City Ballpark
With the franchise set for an ownership change, questions are emerging about whether discussions of a new Kansas City Royals ballpark will gain momentum. (more…)
Implementation of Controversial Pitching Mound Experiment in Doubt
A controversial experimental rule floated as part of Major League Baseball and the independent Atlantic League‘s partnership might not be implemented, as doubts are being raised about a proposal to extend the distance between the pitching rubber and home plate by 24 inches. (more…)
RFK Stadium Set to be Demolished by 2021
To eliminate the high costs of keeping the facility standing, Washington, DC officials are planning to demolish RFK Stadium–former home of the Washington Senators and Washington Nationals–by 2021. (more…)
MLB, NTT Announce Tech Partnership
Major League Baseball and NNT have announced a multi-year technology partnership, making NTT the “Official MLB Fan Experience Partner for Ultra Reality Viewing” and “Title Sponsor of MLB Network Ballpark Cam.” NTT is the first Japan based information technology company to be named an official MLB partner in the United States. (more…)
Howard Terminal Ballpark Bill Advances
California lawmakers have approved legislation to help Oakland finance infrastructure improvements for a proposed Oakland A’s Howard Terminal ballpark project, sending it to the desk of governor Gavin Newsom. (more…)
Las Vegas MLB Efforts Could Affect Aviators’ Future
Any successful effort to bring Major League Baseball to the Las Vegas area would likely displace the Las Vegas Aviators (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), though a potential shift in the market’s baseball landscape is by no means imminent. (more…)
Rays Adjust Schedule With Tuesday Doubleheader
After adjusting their schedule because of Hurricane Dorian, the Tampa Bay Rays will host the Baltimore Orioles in a single-admission doubleheader Tuesday afternoon. (more…)
Yankees, Amazon, Sinclair Announce Purchase of YES Network
The New York Yankees, along with partners Amazon and Sinclair Broadcast Group, have announced the purchase of the YES Network from Disney at a total enterprise value of $3.47 billion. (more…)
Orioles Extending Oriole Park at Camden Yards Netting
The Baltimore Orioles are extending protective netting at Oriole Park at Camden Yards to nearly each foul pole, with installation to be completed by their September 5 home game. (more…)
Nashville Stars Name Unveiled, Despite Lack of MLB Expansion Plans
Despite the lack of current Major League Baseball expansion plans, a group that wants to bring a club to Nashville is branding its potential team as the Nashville Stars. (more…)
Globe Life Field About 75% Complete
Construction of the upcoming Globe Life Field is approximately 75% complete, as work continues to open the retractable-roof ballpark for the Texas Rangers in 2020. (more…)