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…)
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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…)
Manfred: Montreal viable MLB market
Echoing what we’ve heard from plenty of MLB folks recently: New Commissioner Rob Manfred views Montreal as a potential market for Major League Baseball — under the right circumstances. (more…)
Year-end countdown: #3, Montreal and MLB
Between now and New Year’s Eve we’ll run down the top ten stories covered on Ballpark Digest in 2014, determined by page views. At #3: efforts to bring Major League Baseball back to Montreal. (more…)
Montreal may be looking good to Stuart Sternberg these days
If Rays owner Stuart Sternberg decides Tampa Bay can never support Major League Baseball, he reportedly has a new home in mind: Montreal. (more…)
Blue Jays set for Montreal return in spring training 2015: report
A Montreal radio station is reporting the Toronto Blue Jays are set for a return to Olympic Stadium in 2015 for an exhibition series against the Cincinnati Reds. The return to the former home of the Montreal Expos was seen by many as being inevitable after the Jays and New York Mets drew 96,350 fans […]