The Toronto Blue Jays will continue their tradition of annual spring-training games at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium next March, when they host the New York Yankees in a two-game series. (more…)
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Planning for New Olympic Stadium Roof Continues
Discussions continue about the possibility of a new roof at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium, as Olympic Installation Board officials move forward in planning the upgrade. (more…)
Former Quebec Premier Signals Early Montreal Ballpark Project Support
A proposed project led by Stephen Bronfman that would feature a new Montreal ballpark has picked up some prominent early supporters, including former Quebec Premier Lucien Bouchard. (more…)
Stephen Bronfman Details Montreal Ballpark Plan
Stephen Bronfman, who has been leading efforts to bring Major League Baseball back to Montreal, discussed details on Thursday for a new ballpark that would anchor a development at Peel Basin. (more…)
Bronfman to Present Development That Could Include Montreal Ballpark
Stephen Bronfman, who has been leading efforts to bring Major League Baseball back to Montreal, will present plans for a development at Peel Basin that could include a new ballpark to city officials on Thursday evening. (more…)
Should Ottawa Plan for MLB’s Potential Montreal Return?
With questions surrounding the future of the Ottawa Champions (independent; Can-Am League), some argue that the city should focus its effort on planning a farm club for a potential Montreal MLB franchise. (more…)
Plenty of Obstacles To Tampa Bay/Montreal MLB Plan
A day after the news broke that MLB had granted permission to Rays owner Stuart Sternberg to explore a split season between Tampa Bay and Montreal, it’s clear there are plenty of obstacles to be addressed before such an arrangement could happen. (more…)
MLB: Rays Can Discuss Tampa/Montreal Split Season
The Tampa Bay Rays can negotiate a split season that begins in the Tampa Bay area and ends in Montreal, with new ballparks in both cities, according to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. (more…)
New Olympic Stadium Roof Being Pursued
With the former home of the Montreal Expos expected to host 2026 World Cup matches, officials are pushing to replace Olympic Stadium‘s roof ahead of the event. (more…)
Agreement Reached on Potential Montreal Ballpark Site
Two firms, including one led by Stephen Bronfman, a leader in the effort to bring MLB back to Montreal, have reached to an agreement to develop a site at the city’s Peel Basin with a project that could include a new ballpark. (more…)
Vision for New Montreal MLB Ballpark: Anchor for Mixed-Use Development
Backers of a potential new Montreal MLB ballpark have a bigger plan than just bringing pro baseball back to the city: they want to create a mixed-use development like the Atlanta Braves created at SunTrust Park with The Battery. (more…)
Revisiting the 1969 MLB Expansion Ballparks
With the 2019 season underway, it’s a good time to visit the Ballpark Digest archives and look at the 1969 MLB expansion ballparks, when the major leagues expanded by four teams. (more…)
Montreal Group Methodically Building Case for MLB’s Return
The Toronto Blue Jays’ latest exhibitions at Olympic Stadium are in the books, but discussions of MLB’s possible return to Montreal are unlikely to die down anytime soon. (more…)