If you’re been around the game of baseball for awhile, you know that diversity in a long-standing issue for owners, management and commissioners. Recently, however, there’s been an increased activity toward addressing the issue. Here’s a roundup. (more…)
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Could Politics Doom Jorge Mas Santos Bid for Marlins?
With three groups still in the running to land the Miami Marlins, every bidder is seeking a competitive advantage. For local business leader Jorge Mas Santos, the tricky subject of Cuba politics could end up clouding or even derailing his bid. (more…)
How to Lure MLB to Portland? An All-Wood Ballpark
The ever-enterprising Lynn Lashbrook has an intriguing plan for luring Major League Baseball to Portland: he’s pitching the idea of building an all-wood ballpark at the site of the old Vaughn Street Park, former home of the Portland Beavers (Pacific Coast League). (more…)
New Sculpture on Tap at Chase Field
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Coors Light are about to unveil a unique sculpture at Chase Field. On Friday, July 21, a new sculpture created and filled with Coors Light cans collected during this season’s home games will be presented at the ballpark. (more…)
Braves See Positive Results From SunTrust Park, The Battery Atlanta
According to club executives, the Atlanta Braves are already seeing positive results from the openings of SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta. (more…)
Dodgers Seek Naming Rights Deal for Dodger Stadium Field
The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly seeking a naming rights partner for the field at Dodger Stadium, their home since 1962. (more…)
Ballpark Village Phase 2 Construction to Begin This Year
Construction will begin later this year on the next phase of Ballpark Village, the development outside of the St. Louis Cardinals‘ Busch Stadium. (more…)
Beane: New Ballpark Could Help A’s Keep Players
Following a trade that sent two relievers to Washington, Oakland A’s executive president Billy Beane noted how a new ballpark could help the franchise in the future. (more…)
MLB Ballparks Await Their Turns at All-Star Games
Now that the 2017 Major League Baseball All-Star Game is in the books, Marlins Park can officially join the long list of ballparks that have hosted the event. (more…)
Manfred Hopeful on Rays Ballpark Search
In remarks on Tuesday, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred indicated that the Tampa Bay Rays have time to complete their search for a new ballpark. (more…)
Gilbane Building Company Awarded Goodyear Ballpark Project
Gilbane Building Company has announced that it will perform construction management at-risk services for an expansion project at Goodyear Ballpark. The venue is set to receive an expanded facility for the Cleveland Indians, one of its two tenants. (more…)
Manfred: MLB Continues to Wait on Expansion
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is reiterating that MLB will hold off on expanding its number of teams, though he has noted some potential cities for the league to consider. (more…)
Mexico City Could Host Dodgers, Padres Series in 2018
Mexico City may host major league action next year, as the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres could meet there for a regular-season series. (more…)