Congress Takes Small Step to Limit Proposed Contraction of 40 MiLB Teams
A small step was taken by the U.S. House of Representatives in an effort to limit MLB’s proposed contraction of 40 Minor League Baseball teams, as talks continue in a circuitous path over the future of pro baseball. (more…)
City: Further Study Needed on New Montreal MLB Ballpark
Further public consultation on a proposed new Montreal MLB ballpark is needed before the city will sign off on any plans, as officials say they also want to see more concrete details on a Peel Basin facility. (more…)
Personnel News: High Point, Buffalo
We have personnel news to report from the High Point Rockers (independent; Atlantic League) and the Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Despite Coronavirus Fears, It’s Business as Usual for MLB in Regular Season
There are no plans for Major League Baseball to delay the regular season or play games in empty ballparks at the beginning of the 2020 season, as recorded cases of the coronavirus continues to rise in the United States. (more…)
Girl Struck by Foul Ball at Yankee Stadium in 2017 Makes Recovery
A then two-year-old girl who was hospitalized after being struck by a foul ball at Yankee Stadium in 2017 has made a recovery that is “nothing short of a miracle,” according to her father in details reported by The New York Post. (more…)
Nippon Professional Baseball Delays Season Start Due to Coronavirus Concerns
The 12-team Nippon Professional Baseball leagues are delaying the start of the 2020 season from March 20 to April due to concerns with the possible spread of the coronavirus. (more…)
Lawsuit Seeks to Have Angel Stadium Land Sale Rejected
Alleging that negotiations were made in violation of transparency laws, a group is suing in order to halt Anaheim‘s agreement to sell Angel Stadium and surrounding land to a development group led by Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno. (more…)
Coors Field Reportedly in Running for 2022 MLB All-Star Game
The 2022 Major League Baseball All-Star Game could be played at Coors Field, as the Colorado Rockies are reportedly vying to host that season’s Midsummer Classic. (more…)
Petco Park Development Pitched by Padres
The San Diego Padres are pitching a mixed-use office/residential project in the 5.25-acre area of parking lots known as Tailgate Park next to Petco Park, while bringing in some heavy hitters in the development world. (more…)
Coronavirus Impacting Spring Training
MLB is recommending players not sign autographs with fan-provided items and not shake hands with fans, as the sport implements measures designed to lessen the potential impact of the coronavirus in spring training. (more…)
Merch It Up with Stadium1
Does your merchandise shop need a bit of an upgrade, a general improvement, or just a complete overhaul? Stadium1 is here to help you with a dynamic solution for your team store and mobile store locations. (more…)
New for 2020: Riverfront Stadium
The new home of the Wichita Wind Surge (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will be named Riverfront Stadium, at least temporarily until a naming-rights deal is finalized. (more…)
Capital City Stadium Closing Day Event Set for April 4
A closing day event at Capital City Stadium is scheduled for April 4, giving fans a chance to say goodbye to the Columbia, SC ballpark before it is demolished. (more…)