Tag: Major League Baseball

Orlando Dreamers seek tourism development tax for mixed-use

Article posted by Coliseum, August 7^th, 2026

The Major League Baseball (MLB) expansion franchise Orlando Dreamers are asking for $975 million of tourist development tax (TDT) dollars from the Orange County (Florida, US) to build a mixed-used development that includes an MLB stadium and expansion team. ‘wusf.org’ stated that the Orlando... » Read more

St. Louis Cardinals executive appointments pledge to excellence

Article posted by Coliseum, July 16^th, 2026

The Major League Baseball (MLB) team St. Louis Cardinals (US) recently announced new executive appointments as part of a long-planned leadership succession strategy reflecting the organization’s vision and commitment to excellence. ‘mlb.com’ stated that Bill DeWitt III has been named the... » Read more

MLB abandons 2026 London Series games

Article posted by Coliseum, September 19^th, 2025

Major League Baseball has scrapped two regular season games in London in 2026, the league has confirmed. The Athletic said The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays were aiming to play between June 13-14 at London Stadium, home to the Premier League soccer team West Ham United. But MLB has now... » Read more

Adrenaline surge MLB Bristol Speedway show

Article posted by Coliseum, July 17^th, 2025

The 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) Speedway Classic is heading to the Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee (US), one of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR’s) most iconic tracks for a game like no other. ‘mlb.com’ stated that on August 2nd, 2025 the Major... » Read more

Ground broken on A’s Las Vegas ballpark

Article posted by Coliseum, July 1^st, 2025

Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Athletics have broken ground on their eagerly anticipated new ballpark in Las Vegas. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, A’s owner John Fisher and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo were among a host of dignitaries who participated in the ground-breaking ceremony at the site... » Read more

Cash boost for Tropicana roof repairs

Article posted by Coliseum, April 22^nd, 2025

St. Petersburg City Council has approved about $23 million for a new roof at the Tropicana Field home of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Tampa Bay Rays. Fox 13 News said the cash injection is just part of the estimated $56 million it will cost to repair damage to the stadium caused by Hurricane... » Read more

Push on to build MLB stadium in Portland

Article posted by Coliseum, November 6^th, 2024

Portland City Council is throwing itself behind a plan to bring Major League Baseball (MLB) to Portland and construct a new stadium in the South Waterfront neighborhood at Zidell Yards. KPTV said councillors unanimously approved a resolution introduced by Mayor Ted Wheeler which supports the... » Read more