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Covering the business and culture of baseball, ballparks and more, from MLB and MiLB to summer collegiate and college.
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After a season spent as a Major League Baseball venue, more Steinbrenner Field renovations are on tap, as Hillsborough County approves $17.9 million in bed-tax proceeds for upgrades to the spring home of the New York Yankees. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz
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The offseason makeover of the 2026 Pioneer League continues, as the new Long Beach team in the MLB Partner Leaguer announced six name semifinalists and more details emerge about a Modesto team. #sportsbiz #baseballbiz
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In an introductory press conference that didn’t present many surprises, the new Tampa Bay Rays ownership confirmed a goal for a new ballpark by 2029 and announced short-term improvements to Tropicana Field. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz
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D1 BASEBALL RETURNS TO MADISON THIS SATURDAY ‼️ @RedbirdBaseball vs @MKE_Baseball is the FIRST TIME in 33 years D1 baseball will be played in Madison. ⚾️ A 12-inning exhibition game will begin at 12:05 PM. Concessions will be open. Come watch history at Warner Park 🏆 🎟️➡️
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Like most of you, we are eager to plan our spring training travels. But there’s one issue we face: no spring training schedules have been released. We’re here to help with a free download after a paperback purchase. #MLB #springtraining
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With the official closing of the sale of Tampa Bay to a Jacksonville group led by developer Patrick Zalupski, let the chatter of a new Rays ballpark begin–but don’t expect anything soon. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz
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A New York community advisory committee has advanced a proposed Citi Field casino to a final round, as the Metropolitan Park project pushed by the New York Mets is still alive to potentially land a downstate casino license. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz
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Economic development was cited by local politicos when the decision was made to fund Goodyear Ballpark, and that development is finally on the way with the announcement of Ballpark Village, to be located north of the ballpark. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz
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We have some more details about a new Athletics ballpark, as Bally’s announced plans for the casino, hotel and associated development surrounding the 2028 Las Vegas facility. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz
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With planning stalled as Pinellas County officials focused more on a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, discussions on BayCare Ballpark renovations and site redevelopment are back. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz #springtraining
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As expected, MLB owners unanimously approved a $1.7 billion Tampa Bay Rays sale to Florida investors, who face some immediate challenges on the ballpark and front-office fronts. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz
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Some 2026 MLB schedule emerge. We have details on the Little League Classic (Braves vs. Brewers) and Field of Dreams (Twins vs. Phillies, Saints vs. I-Cubs). Cancelled: a London Stadium series. #MLB #MiLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz
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After sizable grants from the Steve & Alexandra Cohen Foundation and the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) can move forward with Phase One of Beyer Stadium renovations. #womensbaseball #sportsbiz #baseballbiz
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We’ll see more TigerTown player facilities upgrades for 2027, as the Detroit Tigers are adding a new Player Development Academy to the team’s Lakeland training complex. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz
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Now shipping from the August Publications offices: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2026 for Arizona and Florida, in print, Kindle, B&N Nook, Kobo, Google Play and Apple Books versions. #MLB #sportsbiz #publishing
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MLB’s ownership committee is reviewing the $1.7 billion Tampa Bay Rays sale to a Florida investment group, and if approved the purchase will be submitted to Major League Baseball owners for final approval. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz
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🚨 For the FIRST TIME in 33 years… DI Baseball is back in Madison 🚨 @RedbirdBaseball takes on @MKE_Baseball in a special 12-inning exhibition at Warner Park on October 11 at 12:05 PM ⚾️ Get your tickets now ➡️ https://t.co/p8ITtZ0tR9 Full details 📰➡️ https://t.co/W3RN7a7RjP
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With the Arizona Legislature approving a Chase Field funding plan, renovations to the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks are being planned out. #MLB #sportsbiz #baseballbiz
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The independent Pioneer League will expand its California footprint in 2026 with teams in Long Beach and Modesto, as the Grand Junction Jackalopes announced a relocation from Suplizio Field. (Courtesy Long Beach State.) #sportsbiz #baseballbiz #MiLB
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The long-simmering RFK Stadium demolition has reached a new phase, with interior work completed and the exterior–including the iconic roofline–set to come down over the next year. #MLB #sportsbiz #oldballparks
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