A site at Peel Basin, located just off the downtown area, is being considered as the location of a new Montreal MLB ballpark, as the city and potential owners quietly advance in their planning. (more…)
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MLB Unveils MLB 150 Patch
To recognize the 150th anniversary of the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings–baseball’s first openly all-salaried professional team–Major League Baseball clubs will wear a commemorative MLB 150 patch this season. The patch will be worn on the right jersey sleeve for the entire season, and on caps on Opening Day, March 28. (more…)
Could St. Petersburg Offer Solution for Rays?
The Tampa Bay Rays and MLB appear willing to consider St. Petersburg for a new ballpark, but are stopping short of a commitment to remain there. (more…)
SunTrust Park Name Change Expected
The Atlanta Braves might soon play in a renamed ballpark, as a merger of financial institutions SunTrust and BB&T could result in a rebranding of SunTrust Park. (more…)
A’s Hire Townsend; Work to Finalize Broadcast Partner
The Oakland A’s have named Chris Townsend radio host and senior broadcast producer, a move that comes as the team works to finalize its radio broadcast partner. (more…)
Death at Dodger Stadium Sure To Raise Further Discussions of Fan Protection
The death of a fan after being struck by a foul ball at Dodger Stadium last summer will certainly ignite further discussions of how much netting is appropriate at professional ballparks. (more…)
Latest Wrigley Field Renovations on Track
With their home opener just two months away, the Chicago Cubs say that the latest Wrigley Field renovations remain on schedule. (more…)
Oracle Park Certified LEED Platinum
In a first among MLB ballparks, Oracle Park–home of the San Francisco Giants–has received LEED Platinum Certification for an existing building from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). (more…)
MLB Still in Running to Land Fox RSNs
A second round of bids have been submitted for the 22 regional sports networks (RSNs) up for sale from Disney, but reports have the bids coming in far lower than originally anticipated. (more…)
It’s Official: Globe Life Field to Feature Synthetic Surface
The Texas Rangers have announced that a synthetic surface will be installed at Globe Life Field, ending questions over the playing field at the team’s upcoming home. The retractable-roof ballpark will open in 2020. (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…)
Personnel News: Yankees, AquaSox
We have personnel news to report from the New York Yankees and the Everett AquaSox (Short Season A; Northwest League). (more…)
Arizona Bill Would Exempt MiLB Players From Minimum Wage Laws
An Arizona lawmaker has submitted a bill that would exempt minor league players from the state’s minimum wage laws, a proposal that has the backing of Major League Baseball. (more…)