A major investment in a new Olympic Stadium roof before the 2026 World Cup should not affect Montreal’s pursuit of a Major League Baseball team, according to a city official. (more…)
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Fans Optimistic on MLB’s Return to Montreal
Plenty of work remains to make the vision a reality, but fans are expressing optimism over the possible return of Major League Baseball to Montreal. (more…)
Montreal Mayor: “We’re In” on Return of MLB
After meeting with investors Stephen Bronfman and Mitch Garber on their plans to bring Major League Baseball back to Montreal, Mayor Valérie Plante says she’s in on any plan that will provide good economic and social development to her city. (more…)
Montreal MLB Investors, Mayor to Meet Friday
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante, whose 2017 election campaign was marked by a definite lack of interest in bringing Major League Baseball back, will meet with Stephen Bronfman and Mitch Garber to discuss that very topic. (more…)
Bronfman: Montreal’s Help Needed For New Ballpark
Stephen Bronfman says that any new Montreal Major League Baseball franchise will need a new ballpark, and is calling on the city for help. (more…)
New Olympic Stadium Roof on Tap
Olympic Stadium is in line for a major upgrade, as officials are proceeding with plans to install a new roof on former home of the Montreal Expos. (more…)
Blue Jays Returning to Montreal in 2018
The Toronto Blue Jays will return to Montreal and Olympic Stadium in 2018, effectively continuing what is becoming one of spring training‘s best traditions. (more…)
Officials Calls for Montreal Ballpark Referendum in 2021
An official has called for a voter question in 2021 concerning funds for a Montreal ballpark that, if built, could bring Major League Baseball back to the city. (more…)
Montreal Ballpark Renderings Released
The architectural firm Provencher_Roy has reportedly designed renderings depicting a new Montreal ballpark, a city with major league ambitions. (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…)
Manfred: Vegas Could Be Potential MLB Market
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says Las Vegas could be a potential Major League Baseball market down the road — if or when MLB ever looks at expansion once Tampa Bay and Oakland settle their ballpark issues. (more…)
Olympic Stadium Shines in Exhibition Game
On Friday night, more than 43,000 fans turned out to see the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in an exhibition game at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium. (more…)
No, Montreal’s Return to MLB is NOT Imminent
After a source told Presse Canadienne that a Montreal investor group had met MLB conditions to bring pro baseball back to the city, members of the said investment group said on the record there’s no deal on the horizon. (more…)