Well, that was fast, and without the drama forecast by many in the chattering classes: MLB and the players’ union agreed on a new five-year collective bargaining agreement that keeps the labor peace while divvying goodies for both sides in a series of negotiations that went fairly smoothly, by all accounts. (more…)
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James Taylor Announces Ballpark Tour
The 2017 summer ballpark concert slate is already taking shape, as James Taylor has announced stops at four Major League Baseball venues. (more…)
Exterior Electronic Signs Requested for Nationals Park
The Washington Nationals are requesting permission to install electronic billboards outside Nationals Park, a call that is receiving criticism in some circles. (more…)
MLB Labor Agreement Goes Down to the Wire
MLB’s collective-bargaining agreement with the players union is set to expire on Dec. 1, and reports indicate two huge issues remain to be resolved — but there’s still the chance 21 years of labor peace could be challenged next month. (more…)
MLB Netting Lawsuit Dismissed in Federal Court
A lawsuit that sought to force Major League Baseball teams to install netting from foul pole to foul pole has been dismissed in federal court, as U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that the likelihood of injury was so small it did not merit class-action status. (more…)
Progressive Field to Receive More Upgrades
Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians, is set to receive a round of upgrades before the 2017 season. (more…)
Upgrades on Tap at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Oriole Park at Camden Yards will receive a series of upgrades before the 2017 season, according to recently uncovered documents. (more…)
Rangers: New Ballpark Could Open in 2020
Now that Arlington voters have approved a new retractable-roof ballpark, the Texas Rangers are saying that the facility will open in 2020. (more…)
Braves Expect Revenue Increase Next Year
The Atlanta Braves‘ upcoming move to SunTrust Park should yield a revenue increase, according to the latest financial report from owner Liberty Media. (more…)
Rays Connected to Montreal Move
Through a series of tweets published by a journalist on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Rays were tied to a move to Montreal’s Griffintown neighborhood. (more…)
Rangers Ballpark Proposal on the Ballot
Election Day is here, meaning that Arlington voters will finally decide the fate of a proposed retractable-roof ballpark for the Texas Rangers. (more…)
Hillsborough County Mulls Funding of Rays Ballpark
Hillsborough County has previously discussed using lodging tax funds to build a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, but the funding model requires more consideration. (more…)
A’s Facing Potential Ballpark, Revenue Issues
As Major League Baseball closely scrutinizes the team’s use of revenue sharing, the Oakland A’s are also engaged in a complicated ballpark search. (more…)