Food and beverage workers have authorized a Dodger Stadium All-Star Game strike, as 99 percent of the concessions workers approved a potential walk out, according to the Unite Here union. (more…)
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Next development deadline looms for new Richmond ballpark
As 2025 will be here before we know it, many Minor League Baseball teams are in the final stages of planning to meet the MLB ballpark specs–including the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A; Eastern League), in the end run for a new Richmond ballpark. (more…)
In Memorian: Rick Nafe
Rick Nafe, long-time stadium manager, co-founder of the Stadium Managers Association, father and husband, passed away on May 26. Here’s a look back at his career from his peers. (more…)
MLB teams ordered to offer equal women’s clubhouse spaces
Oh, the ironies abound. After imposing new MiLB facilities standards calling for new and improved clubhouse spaces for women, Major League Baseball is now lecturing MLB teams for not meeting industry standards for spaces serving home and visiting female coaches and staff. (more…)
MLB London games scheduled through 2026
A agreement between various United Kingdom baseball groups and Major League Baseball will ensure MLB London games annually through 2026. (more…)
State funding approved for Oriole Park renovations, MiLB ballpark upgrades
A bill signed by Gov. Larry Hogan authorizes the Maryland Stadium Authority to borrow up to $1.2 billion to fund Oriole Park renovations, with a separate $200 million devoted to other sporting venues, including MiLB ballparks. (more…)
Stewart to lead investor hunt for Music City Baseball effort
It’s a shift in strategy for Music City Baseball, seeking to bring MLB to Nashville, as former MLB All-Star and D-Backs GM Dave Stewart will now recruit investors and launch a diversity effort for a minority-led franchise. (more…)
YouTube returns to the MLB broadcast lineup
We have another returnee to the MLB broadcast lineup for 2022, as MLB Game of the Week Live on YouTube returns on May 5, featuring 15 games throughout the 2022 regular season. (more…)
County withdraws stimulus funds from Dutchess Stadium renovations
After a public outcry over plans to use federal COVID-19 relief for Dutchess Stadium renovations, Dutchess County (NY) officials pulled back the funds and will instead invest in affordable housing. (more…)
2022 Spring Training attendance by average
We have our first attendance figures of the 2022 baseball season, as we present the 2022 spring training attendance numbers, ranked by per-game average. (more…)
Now open: Best of the Ballparks 2022 MLB vote
Time for the first round in the popular Best of the Ballparks 2022 fan vote, as we ask you to weigh in on the best and the worst in Major League Baseball facilities. So go vote! (more…)
Help! I can’t find my MLB game broadcast!
NBC’s Peacock joins the ever-expanding roster of outlets featuring an MLB game broadcast, with the streaming service unveiling a new Sunday morning MLB package, beginning in May. (more…)
Original league monikers reinstated for the 2022 MiLB season
After imposing terrible Minor League Baseball circuit monikers after taking over the sport in 2020–Low-A Southeast anyone?–MLB has reversed course and brought back the original league names for the 2022 MiLB season. (more…)