A’s: Maybe we can work with Oakland on new ballpark terms
After flatly rejecting the terms offered and approved by Oakland officials yesterday, Oakland Athletics president Dave Kaval struck a more conciliatory note upon further reflection, saying they were worth further review. (more…)
SNL performers part of Staten Island Atlantic League ownership
We’re learning more about the investors bringing a new Atlantic League team in 2022 to Staten Island and Richmond County Bank Ballpark, as the group will reportedly include three high-profile Saturday Night Live performers and, on some level, the New York Yankees. (more…)
Oakland presents term sheet for new ballpark; A’s immediately reject it
As was expected from positions taken before today’s vote, the Oakland City Council has approved a preliminary term sheet for a new Oakland A’s ballpark–but team President Dave Kaval is rejecting those terms. (more…)
No last-minute changes: A’s ballpark vote set for today
Despite some last-minute negotiations, the Oakland City Council will move forward with a nonbinding vote on a new-ballpark term sheet already decried by Athletics President Dave Kaval as being unacceptable. (more…)
A’s, Oakland divide widens
Instead of moving closer to a potential agreement on a new Howard Terminal ballpark deal, the Oakland A’s and Oakland officials are even farther apart on terms, with A’s President Dave Kaval expressing dissatisfaction with the talks. (more…)
Blue Jays to welcome 15,000 fans to Rogers Centre to begin season
The Toronto Blue Jays will welcome 15,000 fans per game to Rogers Centre to begin the 2021 home schedule, combining traditional seating and socially distanced pod seating. (more…)
Padres-Nats game suspended after shooting outside ballpark
Last night’s San Diego Padres/Washington Nationals game was suspended and fans sheltered for safety after a shooting outside Nationals Park. (more…)
Kingsport baseball returns after incident
With a new roster in place after the Kingsport Axmen roster was disbanded, the Appalachian League’s Kingsport Road Warriors took the field last night in Bristol. (more…)
Blue Jays set for July 30 Roger Centre opener
It’s official: The Toronto Blue Jays are returning to Rogers Center on July 30 after the team received a national interest exemption from COVID-19 restrictions. (more…)
Kingsport Axmen halt season after threats from ex-player
The Appalachian League’s Kingsport Axmen has been disbanded and players sent home after a former player threatened a “Columbine 2.0” at Monday’s game at Hunter Wright Field. (more…)
Field of Dreams ticket lottery limited to Iowa residents
MLB is holding a lottery beginning today for tickets to the August Field of Dreams game in Dyersville–but only Iowa residents with an Iowa zip code will be allowed to apply. (more…)
Target Field updates due in 2022, 2023
The Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Ballpark Authority (MBA) agreed on a two-year plan for Target Field upgrades that will include a new outfield videoboard, new control room and new turf. (more…)
It’s Calfee Park vs. Pioneer Park in Best of the Ballparks MLB Summer Collegiate finals
It’s Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park (Pulaski River Turtles) vs. Pioneer Park (Greeneville Flyboys) in the finals of the 2021 Best of the Ballparks, MLB Summer Collegiate fan vote. (more…)