Following Sunday’s successful Little League Classic, it appears that Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred wants to stage the event in future seasons. (more…)
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Manfred: Sherman/Jeter Group Meeting MLB Guidelines on Marlins Purchase
The group led by businessman Bruce Sherman and former Yankee great Derek Jeter conforms to MLB’s debt guidelines at first glance, according to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, as the approval process moves along, (more…)
MLB, Union to Address Pace of Play Issues Yet Again
With MLB games running slightly longer this season than in past seasons, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred will discuss potential rule changes with the player’s union in an attempt to speed up the game. (more…)
Is Howard Terminal Out as A’s Ballpark Site?
Howard Terminal has never been an ideal site for a new Oakland Athletics ballpark given the access and remediation issues, and there are reports that the team’s front office has eliminated it from consideration, focusing on the current Coliseum site and what’s called the Lake Merritt site. (more…)
A’s Roll Out Ballpark Survey and Website
As the Oakland A’s continue with the process of seeking a new ballpark, the team is soliciting fan feedback through a survey and website. (more…)
Creating SunTrust Park Spaces With Tech, Social Media
As SunTrust Park continues to impress during its inaugural season, we dive deep into two big factors behind the Atlanta Braves‘ successful ballpark launch: How the team creates community both in the design of physical spaces and a connection to virtually unlimited cyber spaces via broadband and the cloud. (more…)
Chancellor Intrigued by A’s Ballpark at Laney College
Though a final site has not been picked, the Oakland A’s could find support from the chancellor of the Peralta Community College District for one of their options. (more…)
Joe Maddon: Cubs Need More Night Games
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon has made the case that team should be allowed to schedule more night games at Wrigley Field. (more…)
MLB: Poor Chase Field Conditions Could Force D-Backs Move
Deteriorating conditions at Chase Field could cause Major League Baseball to force a move of the Arizona Diamondbacks to another locale, according to D-Backs attorneys representing the team in a lawsuit against Maricopa County. (more…)
Cubs Give World Series Ring to Steve Bartman
The Chicago Cubs have given a 2016 World Series ring to Steve Bartman, the fan once severely blamed for costing the team a trip to the World Series. (more…)
MLB Regular-Season Games Set for Asia, London, Mexico
Foreign MLB games set for 2018-2021 in Asia, London and Mexico were announced as part of the newest five-year collective bargaining agreement released to clubs, as the sport embarks on a more aggressive worldwide push. (more…)
Manfred: MLB-Wide Policy on Netting a Challenge
Noting the difficulty of creating one rule for 30 ballparks, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred believes it would be a challenge to institute a league-wide protective netting policy. (more…)
Emanuel: Cubs Cannot Have More Night Games
Pointing out the terms of their agreement, Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel is objecting to the Chicago Cubs‘ desire to schedule more night games at Wrigley Field. (more…)