A planned development from the Colorado Rockies outside Coors Field could open in 2021, bringing some new amenities to the area around the ballpark. (more…)
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Firm Could Put Station, Development Near Rays Ybor City Ballpark
A Miami-based firm is reportedly looking at sites near a proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in Ybor City, with intentions of constructing a rail station and development. (more…)
Councilmember Withdraws Support of Safeco Field Funding Bill
One of three co-sponsors of a bill to allocate about $180 million in lodging tax revenue toward future Safeco Field improvements has withdrawn her support, leaving uncertainty about the plan. (more…)
Group Opposing Potential A’s Howard Terminal Ballpark
With the Oakland A’s considering the site for a new ballpark, a group is distributing fliers in opposition to the team building at Howard Terminal. (more…)
Florida Spring Training Generates More Than $680M in Economic Impact
The 2018 Major League Baseball spring training season in Florida generated an economic impact of $687.1 million, according to a new Florida Sports Foundation study. The study also showed that 7,152 jobs are created annually by Florida Spring Training, accounting for $253.5 million in wages. (more…)
Oakland A’s Unveil A’s Access for 2019
Starting with the 2019 season, the Oakland A’s will offer a new membership program called A’s Access in place of season tickets in the traditional format. (more…)
Flippy to Make Dodger Stadium Debut
Next month will see Flippy, the burger-flipping robot, make its debut in the concessions at Dodger Stadium for the Los Angeles Dodgers. (more…)
Safeco Field Lease Extension Could be Scrapped Without Lodging Tax Funds
If a proposal to allocate about $180 million in lodging tax revenue for future Safeco Field maintenance is not approved, the Seattle Mariners could scrap a planned lease extension. (more…)
MLB Preps London Stadium for 2019 Series
In less than a year, the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will meet at London Stadium, and Major League Baseball is making plans for the facility. (more…)
A’s Draw Largest MLB Crowd in Coliseum History
It was a packed house at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Saturday, when the Oakland A’s drew over 56,000 fans for the largest baseball crowd in Coliseum history. (more…)
Braves to Top Off New Spring Training Facility Friday
The Atlanta Braves will celebrate a milestone on Friday morning, whey they host a topping off ceremony at their upcoming spring training complex in North Port, FL. (more…)
How Much Will Rays Pitch in For Ybor City Ballpark?
The Tampa Bay Rays appear ready to contribute more than $150 million to a new ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City, but the exact financials remain unknown. (more…)
Future MLB All-Star Game Sites: 2019 and Beyond
With the 2018 All-Star Game in the books, Major League Baseball can look ahead to the ballparks that are scheduled to host the game in 2019 and beyond. A pair of sites have already been confirmed, while a set group of ballparks appears to be emerging as contenders for future contests. (more…)