With today’s launch of the MLB regular season, it’s time to put the exhibition season in the books. Here’s the listing of 2025 spring training attendance by average, as the numbers indicate a down season. (more…)
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Cohen unveils Citi Field casino plan: Metropolitan Park
We have the long-awaited Citi Field casino plan from New York Mets owner Steve Cohen: Metropolitan Park, which includes a new gaming facility developed with Hard Rock International, a hotel, food hall and a live music venue. (more…)
Plan for Citi Field casino development hits roadblock
Plans for a Citi Field casino, which would also likely involve an associated entertainment complex, hit a snag when a key lawmaker said she would not introduce legislation to allow development to move forward. (more…)
2023 preview: MLB and Steve Cohen
The person impacting the 2023 MLB season most over the long term won’t appear in uniform this year, as New York Mets owner Steve Cohen stands to have the biggest influence on the long-term development of the industry. (more…)
Mets, Tigers reportedly looking at 2023 ballpark changes
Along with 2023 ballpark changes already announced, the New York Mets and Detroit Tigers are reportedly looking at bringing in the fences at Citi Field and Comerica Park, respectively, for next season. (more…)
Hurricane Ian poised to disrupt baseball industry
Hurricane Ian is poised to disrupt the baseball industry in coming days, potentially affecting a critical MLB series and forcing Florida operations to send home players and coaches from fall workouts. (more…)
Citi Field development in the works?
The New York Mets made a slew of upgrades to their home for the 2022 season, but there are indications Citi Field development could be in the works–and potentially a new soccer stadium. (more…)
Personnel news: New York Mets, Stockton Ports
We have personnel news today from the New York Mets and the Stockton Ports (Single-A; California League), as Jake Eisenberg joins the Mets radiocasts during West Coast runs. (more…)
Attracting younger fans to Citi Field: the challenge for the Mets, Cohen
Now that Steve Cohen’s had some time owning the New York Mets, he’s ready to tackle some big issues that include rebranding the team and updating Citi Field for the younger set. (more…)
Nationals home opener postponed due to COVID-19
Not an auspicious way to begin the 2021 MLB season: Tonight’s Nationals-Mets opener at Nationals Park has been delayed due to COVID-19 contact tracing. (more…)
More MLB teams approved for additional capacity to begin season
Three more MLB teams have been approved for additional fans to begin the 2021 season, as states loosen COVID-19 restrictions. (more…)
Mets confirm 2021 affiliate lineup
This has already been announced, but it’s now confirmed: the New York Mets’ 2021 affiliate lineup will be the Syracuse Mets, Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Brooklyn Cyclones and the St. Lucie Mets. (more…)
New York Mets keep core of MiLB affiliates in place
The New York Mets will keep the core of their MiLB affiliates in place for 2021 and beyond, with the only change adding the Brooklyn Cyclones as a new full-season affiliate, replacing the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League). (more…)