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…)
Blue Jays still on track for 2021 Rogers Centre return
The Toronto Blue Jays are still on track for a 2021 Rogers Centre return as Canada officials review the team’s COVID-19 management plan, but the exact timing is still up in the air. (more…)
Your winner in Best of the Ballparks, 2021 High-A: Maimonides Park
It’s been a big year for the Brooklyn Cyclones in a first year at full-season status: Maimonides Park is your winner in the 2021 MiLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote for High-A facilities. (more…)
MiLB turns Triple-A extended season to tourney–kinda
We reported earlier this month that Minor League Baseball was extending the Triple-A season by 10 games. Today it was announced these games would be played as a postseason tournament of sorts. (more…)
Staten Island Atlantic League baseball plans emerge
We’ll see pro baseball in the form of an Atlantic League team return to Staten Island’s Richmond County Bank Ballpark, as negotiations with an investment group led by John Catsimatidis are in the final stages. (more…)