Tag: MLB

Record eyeballs-grabbing 2024 MLB season

Article posted by Coliseum, October 18^th, 2024

The 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) (US) season recorded increases in attendance, viewership, streaming, and fan engagement in its second season of new rules which have shortened the games, removed dead time, helped showcase the athleticism of the players, and created more action on the... » Read more

MLB chooses WM as first green partner

Article posted by Coliseum, April 29^th, 2024

Major League Baseball (MLB) has picked leading environmental services provider WM as the Official Sustainability Partner of the League. MLB said the aim of appointing the first sustainability-focused partner in League history is to elevate MLB’s continued sustainability-related efforts in... » Read more

Baltimore Orioles’ takeover completed

Article posted by Coliseum, April 3^rd, 2024

Major League Baseball (MLB) owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Baltimore Orioles to a group led by David Rubenstein. Rubenstein takes over control of the Orioles from John Angelos, who became Orioles Chair, CEO, and Control Person in 2019. During Angelos’ five-year tenure, he led... » Read more

Shimmering Strip ‘A’s’ Vegas ballpark backdrop

Article posted by Coliseum, March 7^th, 2024

The Major League Baseball (MLB) team Oakland Athletics’ vision of their Las Vegas ballpark came into focus on March 5th with the release of new stadium renderings. ‘LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL’ stated that the 33,000-fan capacity stadium design features a fixed roof and tiered seating with... » Read more

Bouquets and brickbats for Utah MLB venue plan

Article posted by Coliseum, March 7^th, 2024

The Utah Legislature approved a Bill on February 28th to fund half of a Major League Baseball (MLB) stadium in Salt Lake City (US). ‘Utah News Dispatch’ stated that the action has drawn both excitement and criticism. While some argue it’s a way to invest in Salt Lake City’s West side, a... » Read more

Mets-Phillies London Stadium clash in June

Article posted by Coliseum, January 23^rd, 2024

Major League Baseball (MLB) World Tour: The London (UK) Series is back in 2024 as the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies meet in a two-game regular-season series from June 8th-9th. ‘Major League Baseball’ stated that following the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs facing off in 2023,... » Read more

‘A’s’ Las Vegas dream no longer a pipe dream!

Article posted by Coliseum, November 20^th, 2023

The Major League Baseball (MLB) owners unanimously approved on November 16th the Oakland Athletics’ relocation to Las Vegas (US). ‘LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL’ stated that the ‘A’s’ needed at least 23 votes – or 75 percent of the 30 franchises – for approval of their move to... » Read more