Following Sunday’s successful Little League Classic, it appears that Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred wants to stage the event in future seasons. (more…)
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Diamondbacks, Pirates Add to Ballpark Pass Trend
Thanks to the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Pittsburgh Pirates, there are some new developments on the Ballpark Pass front. The D-Backs recently unveiled a new summer pass program, while the Pirates are extending a previous offer. (more…)
Olympic Stadium Shines in Exhibition Game
On Friday night, more than 43,000 fans turned out to see the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in an exhibition game at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium. (more…)
MLB Teams Roll Out Passes as Ticketing Options
Last week, the St. Louis Cardinals unveiled plans for a brand new monthly pass that will be available to fans this season. Under that package, fans can attend as many games per month at Busch Stadium as they desire for a monthly fee of $29.99. (more…)
Top Five MLB Opening Day Matchups of 2017
In less than a week, the 2017 Major League Baseball season will begin. Starting with a trio of games on Sunday, the slate of Opening Day matchups cross the league features some intriguing contests. (more…)
Pirates, Cardinals to Play Game in Williamsport
Major League Baseball and the Players Association (MLBPA) have announced that the Pittsburgh Pirates will host the St. Louis Cardinals in Williamsport, PA on August 20. The game will be played BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, home of the Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Pirates Could Host Cardinals in Williamsport
This summer, the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals could head to Williamsport, PA for a regular-season game that would be played in conjunction with the Little League World Series. (more…)
New for 2017: LECOM Park
The spring training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates has a new name, as the club has announced a naming rights deal with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). As part of the 15-year agreement, McKechnie Field will be renamed LECOM Park. (more…)
Pirates, SEA Spar over PNC Park Upgrades
The Pittsburgh Pirates are voicing their displeasure with the Sports and Exhibition Authority over proposed improvements to PNC Park, threatening legal action against the ballpark’s owner. (more…)
Blue Jays Will Host Pirates in Montreal
After three straight springs of major crowds at Olympic Stadium, the Toronto Blue Jays will once again play spring training games in Montreal. In 2017, the Blue Jays will host the Pittsburgh Pirates in a two-game series beginning on Friday, March 31. (more…)
Trevor Gooby Trading Florida Sunshine for Seattle Rain
Some big names leaving Minor League Baseball today. The second: Longtime executive Trevor Gooby is departing the Pittsburgh Pirates‘ Bradenton operations, as he takes a position with the Seattle Mariners. (more…)
New Scoreboard Eyed for McKechnie Field
Pending local approval, fans attending Pittsburgh Pirates spring training or Bradenton Mauraders (High A; Florida State League) games can expect a new scoreboard at McKechnie Field. (more…)
Amidst Zika Virus Concerns, MLB Moves Puerto Rico Games
Amidst concerns over reports of the Zika virus in Puerto Rico, a planned May 30-31 series between the Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates has been relocated. The pair of games will now be played at Marlins Park. (more…)