OVG Stadium Alliance adds loanDepot park
loanDepot park, home of the Miami Marlins, is the latest MLB venue to join the OVG Stadium Alliance, with Oak View Group offering live entertainment options and event booking services. (more…)
Clock is ticking as spring training, regular season approach
We will inevitably see a delay to spring training and the MLB regular season after weekend negotiations between MLB owners and the players association ended with no deal. (more…)
Expedition League sues Independence League defectors, seeks damages
The summer-collegiate Expedition League, based in the Upper Midwest and Upper Rockies, is suing seven defectors who broke away in late October to form a competing league, the Independence League. (more…)
New for 2022: Empire State Greys
We have another cross-league effort similar to what the American Association scheduled with a Pecos League team in 2021, as the Empire State Greys, a travel team made up of players from the independent Empire League, will be playing in the 2022 Frontier League. (more…)
Important A’s ballpark vote on tap next week
An important new Oakland A’s ballpark vote is scheduled for the Oakland City Council next week, with approval of a 3,500-page environmental impact report (EIR) on tap. (more…)
Manfred: Rays ballpark search now requires “sense of urgency”
With Montreal out of the equation and 2027 approaching, Commissioner Rob Manfred says the team and Major League Baseball needs to have a “sense of urgency” about the Tampa Bay Rays ballpark search. (more…)
After detour, MLB labor talks to resume Saturday
After a short mediator-centered diversion followed by owners meetings, MLB labor talks between owners and the players association are set to resume Saturday, with Rob Manfred expressing optimism spring training and the regular season will not be delayed. (more…)
Nationals add crypto sponsor, may add crypto support for fans
Right now it’s just a Nationals Park club sponsorship, but the plan is for the Washington Nationals and cryptocurrency firm Terra to add crypto capabilities for fans at the ballpark. (more…)
Angel Stadium development still facing legal hurdles
The proposed Angel Stadium development that may include a new or renovated facility still faces legal challenges from the state and from a local advocacy group arguing the deal violated open-meetings laws. (more…)
Mariners, Sodexo Live! extend T-Mobile Park concessions deal
L to R: Greg Fender, Executive Vice President, Sodexo Live!; John Stanton, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Seattle Mariners; Steve Pangburn, CEO – North America, Sodexo Live!; Catie Griggs, President of Business Operations, Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners and Sodexo Live! have renewed their T-Mobile Park concessions deal for five-plus years, as […]
Akron JoJos on menu for 2022
The Akron RubberDucks (Double-A Northeast) will honor a local delicacy, the pressure-cooked JoJo potato wedge, by playing as the Akron JoJos on July 28-29. (more…)
MiLB updates II: Avista Stadium upgrades
Two MiLB ballpark upgrade stories to share today. The second: Avista Stadium upgrades will be discussed in coming months, as the Spokane Indians work to cover new MLB specs. (more…)
MiLB updates I: Modern Woodmen Park upgrades
Two MiLB ballpark upgrade stories to share today. The first: Modern Woodmen Park upgrades at the home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (High-A Central), as the team preps for the 2022 season. (more…)