We have a site for a potential new complex for Toronto Blue Jays spring training in Dunedin, with city officials eying a former Nielsen Media land parcel for a ballpark, clubhouses and practice field. (more…)
Archive | Grapefruit League Teams
Tigers, Lakeland agree on Tiger Town, Joker Marchant Stadium upgrades
The city of Lakeland and the Detroit Tigers reached an agreement on a lease extension, committing the pair to Tiger Town and Joker Marchant Stadium upgrades, keeping the team in central Florida for 20 more years. (more…)
Blue Jays to price out Dunedin ballpark renovations
Though a renovation is far from a done deal, the Toronto Blue Jays are bringing in an architect to price out Dunedin ballpark renovations at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium and the Cecil B. Englebert practice complex. (more…)
FAA to Nationals: Drop the drones at spring training
It is one of the more bizarre stories coming out of spring training this year: The Washington Nationals were spanked by the Federal Aviation Administration for the unauthorized use of a drone to film practices in February. (more…)
Palm Beach County to move forward with new ‘Stros, Nats spring complex
Palm Beach County Commissioners voted to move ahead with a $100-million plan for a new Houston Astros and Washington Nationals spring-training complex, but lots of work needs to be done on the funding plan. (more…)
Red Sox fined for weak travel squad
The Boston Red Sox were reportedly fined a small amount by MLB for breaking a spring-training rule mandating the presence of at least four regulars in the lineup for all spring games. (more…)
Phillies: Come join us for free intrasquad game Feb. 25
Definitely worth a visit: the Philadelphia Phillies are throwing open the doors to Bright House Field for a free intrasquad game on Wednesday, Feb. 25. (more…)
Twins unveil Hammond Stadium improvements
The Minnesota Twins unveiled Hammond Stadium improvements in anticipation of spring-training games starting next week. (more…)
Bad news, Bucs fans: No more Popi’s!
A spring-training landmark is no more, as the Pittsburgh Pirates closed down Popi’s Place, a breakfast spot across from McKechnie Field, and announced plans to raze the building in April. (more…)
Yankees, Marlins add spring series in Panama
Bringing MLB to Panama for the first time since 1947, the New York Yankees and the Miami Marlins have scheduled a two-game series at Panama City’s Rod Carew Stadium on March 15-16. (more…)
