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George M. Steinbrenner Field
George M. Steinbrenner Field will host the New York Yankees spring training schedule, and then be the home venue for the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2025 regular season. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Tampa Bay Rays to Play 2025 Season at Spring Training Home of Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays will play the 2025 season at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the spring training home of the New York Yankees, after Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg was significantly damaged by Hurricane Milton on October 9. At about 11,000 seats, Steinbrenner Field is the largest of the spring training sites in […]

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Tropicana Field Milton
The roof of Tropicana Field was ripped to shreds by Hurricane Milton on October 10 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Hurricane Milton Makes Impact on Sports World

In addition to widespread destruction across Florida, Hurricane Milton has had an impact on the sports world. With winds topping 100 miles per hour and torrential rainfall, the massive storm ripped the roof off of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays. The pieces of the shredded roof panels made of translucent, Teflon-coated fiberglass […]

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More than a ballpark
From left, Chris Koenig, Andy Blackburn, Carrie Campbell and Joey Nevin discuss the new initiative between MLB parks to host more events. Photo by Justin Shaw/SportsTravel

Eight MLB Teams Partner to Host More Non-Baseball Events

Representatives from eight Major League Baseball teams and their host destinations announced a collaboration titled “More Than a Ballpark,” with the goal of expanding the utilization of their venues for meetings, events, private concerts and numerous other non-baseball gatherings throughout the year. The announcement was made at a press conference at the 2024 IMEX America […]

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Speedway Classic

Bristol Motor Speedway to Host Braves, Reds in 2025

Officials from Major League Baseball and Bristol Speedway, the track known as the “Thunder Valley” that holds more than 146,000 fans for NASCAR races, announced Friday that the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will play in the Speedway Classic on Aug. 2, 2025. It will be a Reds home game with the first two being […]

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Diamondbacks Rangers Baseball
The Texas Rangers and Globe Life Field will play host to the 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas, months after the Rangers won its first World Series title. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

2024 All-Star Game Brings Major League Baseball’s Spotlight Back to Arlington

Months after winning its first world championship, the Texas Rangers are back in the Major League Baseball spotlight this month with Globe Life Field ready for all the pomp and circumstance that comes with another of MLB’s crown jewels. The World Series itself is a major event — especially for the two fan bases when […]

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Pickleball at Fenway
The Baltimore Orioles play against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

ESPN Announces ‘ESPN Experiences: Take Me Out to the Ballparks’ for Labor Day Weekend

The ESPN Experiences: Take Me Out to the Ballparks tour over Labor Day Weekend will allow fans to experience a five-day, four-night Major League Baseball immersive experience. Stops include Fenway Park in Boston, Yankee Stadium in New York and Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, along with a private tour of the Jackie Robinson Museum and […]

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Rickwood Field Front
Rickwood Field still has a lot of its original architecture and plenty of old school charm. Photo courtesy of the GBCVB

Major League Baseball, Rickwood Field to Spotlight Negro League Greats

Rickwood Field is a bucket list location for any baseball fan and June 20, the world will get the full experience of the oldest professional ballpark in the United States. The field in Birmingham, Alabama, which opened in 1910, has seen 180 future Baseball Hall of Famers compete on its hallowed grounds. Now, Rickwood Field […]

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Britain Baseball Mets Phillies
Phillie Phanatic interacts with school children as the Phillies train during a workout day at the London Stadium on June 7, 2024. The New York Mets will play games against Philadelphia at the stadium on June 8 and June 9. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Philadelphia CVB Activations Set Throughout London Ahead of Phillies-Mets Series

The Philadelphia Phillies will have hometown support throughout London Stadium as the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau will be activating in and around the stadium this weekend when the NL East-leading Phillies take on the New York Mets at London Stadium in the annual MLB London Series. The United Kingdom is one of Philadelphia’s top […]

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Minor League Baseball Plans Negro League Tributes in June

Dozens of Minor League Baseball teams will be holding Negro League tributes throughout the month of June as part of special activations across the sport leading up to two Major League Baseball games being played in Birmingham, Alabama. On June 18, America’s oldest professional ballpark, Rickwood Field, will host a Double-A game between the Montgomery […]

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Pioneer Baseball League

Major League Baseball Extends Partnership With Pioneer League

Major League Baseball announced its agreement with the Pioneer Baseball League has been extended through the 2028 season, with the league implementing the Automated Balls and Strikes system for the 2024 season. The Pioneer League is based in the western United States and operates as one of four MLB partner leagues without MLB team affiliations. […]

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