If recent comments from team president Chris Ilitch are any indication, the Detroit Tigers could pursue a major Comerica Park renovation. (more…)
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Astros Extend Jeff Luhnow’s Contract
Jeff Luhnow has received a contract extension and promotion from the Houston Astros through the 2023 season, the team has announced. Luhnow, who was appointed as General Manager in 2011, has been named President of Baseball Operations and General Manager. (more…)
Partial Power Outage at Wrigley Field Contributes to Postponement
After a partial power outage at Wrigley Field contributed to Monday’s postponement, the Chicago Cubs will work to address the issue for Tuesday’s doubleheader. (more…)
Vaughn Street Portland MLB Ballpark Site Off Market
One of the potential sites for a Portland MLB ballpark — the ESCO Corp. foundry location that formerly hosted the old Vaughn Street Park for MiLB’s Portland Beavers — is now off the market after being sold. (more…)
Select MLB Ballparks to Host College Football This Fall
This year, several college football games will take place at Major League Baseball ballparks. The mix includes a few bowl games, along with a historic rivalry at a historic venue and one ballpark’s first attempt at hosting football. (more…)
MLB Attendance Dip: Permanent or an Anomaly?
MLB attendance is down some 6.6 percent this season when compared to 2017, and while early-season numbers aren’t always a bellwether, the dip is causing some concern in MLB circles. (more…)
Rays Exec: We’ll Know Within Six to Nine Months if Ybor City Ballpark is Viable
The Tampa Bay Rays will know within six to nine months if a proposed Ybor City ballpark is a viable option, according to comments from a team official. (more…)
Mark Lerner Named Nationals Managing Principal Owner
Mark Lerner has been named the managing principal owner of the Washington Nationals, taking over the position from his father, Theodore Lerner. This comes as Theodore Lerner steps down from the post. (more…)
Rockies Continue Pushing Coors Field Development
The Colorado Rockies are continuing to push a proposed development near Coors Field, with a broad slate of amenities planned for the project. (more…)
Washington Nationals, RTS Announce Partnership
The Washington Nationals and Recycle Track Systems, Inc. (RTS) have announced a multi-year partnership, resulting in initiatives aimed at reducing waste at Nationals Park. (more…)
Report: Wrigley Field Expected to Land Bowl Game
A 2020 college football bowl game could be on tap for Wrigley Field, potentially adding another high-profile event to the ballpark’s calendar. (more…)
Rays, St. Pete Still Planning for Post-Tropicana Field World
The next seven months will be important for the Tampa Bay Rays and the city of St. Petersburg, as the team continues to plan a new Ybor City ballpark and the city looks at a future without Tropicana Field. (more…)
College Football Game at Wrigley Field Set for 2020
A college football game is officially in Wrigley Field‘s future, as Northwestern will host the University of Wisconsin at the ballpark in 2020. (more…)