When it comes to funding a new Montreal ballpark, officials from Quebec‘s three main political parties are showing a willingness to be a financial partner. (more…)
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Montreal Official: Olympic Stadium Roof Won’t Affect MLB Pursuit
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…)
Montreal, Las Vegas Among Off-Site Spring Training Hosts
With a few weeks of spring training remaining, fans still have time to catch games in Florida and Arizona. Beyond those states, however, the coming weeks offer plenty of intriguing spring training games, including the continuation of two notable traditions and matchups at minor league ballparks. (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…)
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…)
Blue Jays Will Host Pirates in Montreal
After three straight springs of major crowds at Olympic Stadium, the Toronto Blue Jays will once again play spring training games in Montreal. In 2017, the Blue Jays will host the Pittsburgh Pirates in a two-game series beginning on Friday, March 31. (more…)
Another Act for Olympic Stadium
Once dismissed as an eyesore and a financial mishap, Olympic Stadium is suddenly a beloved venue for many in Montreal. (more…)
Next step in MLB world domination: Europe?
We could see the first European MLB games as soon as 2017, as London’s Olympic Stadium may host games to launch the season in another international promotion. (more…)
Toronto, Boston to square off in Montreal next spring
Major League Baseball will again return to Montreal’s Olympic Stadium for a third straight year, as the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox will wrap up spring training there next year on April 1-2. (more…)
Montreal on tap to host MLB series in 2016?
Montreal could host an MLB series in 2016, as Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre pitched games at Olympic Stadium to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, who was reportedly receptive to the idea. (more…)
Manfred to Montreal: Here’s roadmap to MLB
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred continues to tease Montreal baseball fans with talk about how the market could support Major League Baseball — and laid out the roadmap (i.e., a new ballpark) for the sport to return to Quebec. (more…)
Manfred: Montreal needs ballpark plan to lure MLB
Be prepared for a slew of Montreal baseball stories as the Big O hosts exhibition games this weekend. Today: Commissioner Rob Manfred says a ballpark plan is needed before MLB can consider a return to Montreal in the future. (more…)