Mike Ilitch, who washed out of the Detroit Tigers farm system and professional baseball after signing a 1951 contract only to end up buying the team in 1992, passed away today. He was 87. (more…)
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Tourism Tax Could Cover County Funds for Braves Spring Training Complex
Under a plan released by county officials, Sarasota County would use existing tourism tax revenues to cover its contribution to an Atlanta Braves spring training complex. (more…)
New for 2017: LECOM Park
The spring training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates has a new name, as the club has announced a naming rights deal with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). As part of the 15-year agreement, McKechnie Field will be renamed LECOM Park. (more…)
MLB Teams Prep Ballpark Renovations
Spring training is just around the corner, but up north, many Major League Baseball teams are working to finish construction projects in time for the start of the 2017 season. We are taking a look at what teams have been up to this off-season. (more…)
Miami Marlins Sale in the Works?
It’s no secret that Jeffrey Loria has been working to sell the Miami Marlins, and reports today indicate that a $1.6-billion sale to a New York City real-estate investor may be in the works. (more…)
MLB Looking at Changes in Resolving Extra-Innings Games
Major League Baseball is looking at a rule change to shorten extra-inning games by placing a runner at second at the beginning of every inning could be tested in two camp-based rookie leagues this season. (more…)
Storm to Host Padres in Exhibition Game
The Lake Elsinore Storm (High A; California League) will host the San Diego Padres on March 31. This will mark the first matchup between the Storm and their parent club since 2010. (more…)
A’s to Dedicate Rickey Henderson Field
The Oakland A’s announced on Tuesday that the playing surface at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum will be renamed in honor of Rickey Henderson. The Hall of Famer will be on hand on April 3, when Rickey Henderson Field is dedicated before the A’s Opening Day matchup against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. (more…)
A’s Hope to Reveal Ballpark Site By Year’s End
Four sites for a new ballpark are reportedly on the table, and the Oakland A’s hope to announce plans to build a facility at one of them by year’s end. (more…)
Rick Kriseman Meets with Rob Manfred on Rays Ballpark
Seeking to address his city’s role in the ongoing search for a new Tampa Bays Ballpark, St. Petersburg mayor Rick Kriseman met MLB commissioner Rob Manfred. (more…)
Progressive Field to Host 2019 All-Star Game
The Cleveland Indians and Major League Baseball announced on Friday morning that Progressive Field will host the 2019 All-Star Game. (more…)
SunTrust Park to host NCAA Game on April 8
The Georgia Bulldogs and Missouri Tigers will head to SunTrust Park on April 8, as the two teams are set to face off at the new home of the Atlanta Braves. The contest between SEC rivals will be the first college baseball game in the ballpark’s history. (more…)
MLB Ballparks Host Packed Concert Slate
Based on announcements that have been made over the last few weeks, this summer is going be a busy one when it comes standout concerts at major league ballparks. The upcoming slate features headline acts at some of baseball’s most notable venues, providing another layer of entertainment at many venues during the summer. (more…)