Larry H. Miller Company launches effort to bring MLB to Salt Lake City
We hinted at this possibility earlier, and now it’s public, as the Miller family and the Larry H. Miller Company have launched a coalition of Utah leaders to bring MLB to Salt Lake City, under the Big League Utah effort. (more…)
New University of Utah ballpark proposed
A new University of Utah ballpark has been proposed by school officials, launching a fundraising drive for a $35-million, 1,200-seat on-campus facility that could open as soon as 2025. (more…)
Today’s Blue Jays opener unveils Rogers Centre upgrades
Tonight the Toronto Blue Jays officially unveil Rogers Centre upgrades, as the team will show off five new outfield neighborhoods designed to bring some color and life to what can be a dark and brutalist atmosphere. (more…)
Murky waters ahead for American Family Field renovations
Beware the hand-wringing politician claiming he doesn’t want to play politics with an issue and then proceeds to do just that. We’re seeing this situation emerge with what would appear to be a pretty straightforward proposition: state funding of American Family Field renovations. (more…)
2023 MLB Best of the Ballparks moves to Sweet Sixteen
After a first round that saw a high level of activity and a few notable upsets, it’s time for the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2023 MLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote. So it’s time to vote! (more…)
Blue Jays unveil first round of Rogers Centre renovations
Today the Toronto Blue Jays unveiled the first round of Rogers Centre renovations, featuring a new Outfield District intended to transform the fan experience at the 34-year-old ballpark, as well as behind-the-scenes improvements for players. (more…)
Diamond Baseball Holdings completes Vancouver Canadians purchase
Diamond Baseball Holdings expands its portfolio after a Vancouver Canadians purchase, with the firm now owning the only MiLB team in Canada. (more…)
Personnel news: Washington Wild Things
We have personnel news today from Washington Wild Things (Frontier League), who have announced additions to the club’s front office. (more…)
New for 2023: Glacier Bank Park
We have a new name for the home of the Glacier Range Riders (Pioneer League): Glacier Bank Park, as Ridge Run Baseball reaches a naming-rights deal with the Kalispell (MT) bank. (more…)
Voting now open in 2023 MLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote
Time for the first round in the popular 2023 MLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote, as we ask you to weigh in on the best and the worst in Major League Baseball facilities. So go vote! (more…)
Diamond Baseball Holdings, Oak View Group to partner on concessions at five DBH ballparks
Oak View Group will partner with team owner Diamond Baseball Holdings on concessions at five DBH ballparks this season via the company’s Oak View Hospitality subsidiary. (more…)
Your newest Saints ballpig: Mud Grant
This was pretty inevitable given the circumstances: 2023’s ballpig for the St. Paul Saints (Triple-A; International League) is Mud Grant, named for the legendary Minnesota Vikings coach, the late Bud Grant. (more…)
A’s prevail on appeal of Howard Terminal ballpark environmental study
It wasn’t unexpected, which is why you let the process unfold: the Oakland A’s and the city prevailed after various port, railroads and terminal groups appealed an approval from the Oakland City Council of a 3,500-page environmental review of the impact of a new Howard Terminal ballpark. (more…)