Major League Baseball and Seidler Equity Partners (SEP), a private equity fund with connections to San Diego Padres ownership, are purchasing Rawling Sporting Goods from Newell Brands for $395 million. (more…)
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Russell Wilson, Ciara to Invest in Portland Diamond Project
Seattle Seahawks QB and former Colorado Rockies farmhand Russell Wilson is investing in the Portland Diamond Project, along with his wife, the singer and entertainer Ciara. (more…)
Terminal Two Enters Portland MLB Ballpark Site Mix
A third site is emerging as an option for a proposed Portland Major League Baseball ballpark, as the Port of Portland’s Terminal Two has entered the mix. (more…)
Bowers, Marlins Look to Improve Marlins Park Experience
Changes could be in the offing for Marlins Park, as Miami Marlins president of business operations Chip Bowers is looking to improve the fan experience. (more…)
Rays Ybor City Ballpark Could Reach Large Population Base
Data shows that a Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in Ybor City would reach the heart of the region’s population, making it accessible to a large number of residents. (more…)
MLB Best of the Ballparks 2018 Vote: Final Four Time
We’re down to the Final Four in the MLB Best of the Ballparks 2018 vote, with the top four seeds facing off in this round. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
King County Official Balks at Safeco Field Proposal
A proposal from King County would allocate about $180 million to future Safeco Field maintenance, but at least one county councilmember believes that the money should be directed elsewhere. (more…)
Cleveland Indians Seek $8M for Progressive Field Upgrades
The Cleveland Indians are asking Cuyahoga County to approve $8 million for Progressive Field upgrades. If approved, the funds would cover improvements to administrative offices, the box office, and club level. (more…)
Fans Optimistic on MLB’s Return to Montreal
Plenty of work remains to make the vision a reality, but fans are expressing optimism over the possible return of Major League Baseball to Montreal. (more…)
MLB Best of the Ballparks 2018 Vote: Elite Eight Emerges
The second round of voting in MLB Best of the Ballparks 2018 has ended, and we’ve emerged with a strong Elite Eight. Voting in this round is now open, so you know what to do — vote! (more…)
Rangers: No Decision on Globe Life Field Playing Surface
As they continue to plan the upcoming Globe Life Field, the Texas Rangers are evaluating whether to install a natural grass or artificial turf playing surface. (more…)
MLB Best of the Ballparks 2018 Vote Enters Second Round
A great start to the MLB Best of the Ballparks 2018 vote, as fans narrowed the field from 30 ballparks to 16 ballparks, with a few upsets in the mix. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
Baseball Along the Water: MLB’s Best Waterfront Ballparks
The backdrops at Major League Baseball ballparks often stand out as distinguished characteristics, and that is certainly true of waterfront ballparks. Many of today’s facilities manage to incorporate waterfront views into their design, making their backdrops one of the focal points of the game day experience. (more…)