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Selig to pass on knowledge in new MLB role
Long-serving Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig is set to retain his ties to the North American league following his exit from the position next month, after being awarded the title of commissioner emeritus by his successor Rob Manfred.
MLB ‘tracking’ improving US-Cuba relations
North America’s Major League Baseball (MLB) has said it will “continue to track” developments after the President of the US, Barack Obama, announced that the country’s diplomatic relations with Cuba would be re-established.
Incoming MLB commissioner reorganises executive team
Rob Manfred, the incoming commissioner of Major League Baseball (MLB), has opted to reorganise his executive team as part of an ongoing transition process ahead of his arrival into the post.
Stadium Design: Grand Designs
The genesis of a new or renovated stadium begins with the rights-holder who creates a brief that has to both push boundaries and stay within budget. Elisha Chauhan spoke to venue operators of the historic MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) and MLB (Major League Baseball) team the Minnesota Twins’ Target Field to find out the challenges each faced in the design process.
A Question of Security
Metal detectors will be in place at all Major League Baseball (MLB) stadia by 2015. Elisha Chauhan looks at why, and asks industry experts how best to secure sporting events without impeding on the fan experience.
Manfred cleared for five-year term as MLB commissioner
Rob Manfred has been formally confirmed as the new commissioner of Major League Baseball (MLB) at the organisation’s quarterly owners’ meeting.
Manfred to replace Selig as MLB commissioner
Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball’s chief operating officer, has been elected to succeed Bud Selig as the league’s new commissioner.
MLB eyes regular-season games in Europe
Outgoing Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Bud Selig has said he is “hopeful” of staging regular-season games in Europe in the near future.
New MLB commissioner set to be decided next week
Bud Selig’s successor as commissioner of Major League Baseball (MLB) is set to be decided next week, when the league’s owners gather in Baltimore to vote on three final candidates.
A’s agree to 10-year Oakland stay
Lew Wolff, owner of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Oakland Athletics, has given his approval to a 10-year lease extension which keeps the team at the Coliseum ballpark until the end of 2024.
Stats pitches MLB extension
Sports technology, data and content company Stats has extended its multi-year partnership with MLB Advanced Media, the interactive media and entertainment company of North America’s Major League Baseball.
Oakland’s ballpark deal approved by authority
Major League Baseball’s Oakland Athletics have moved a step closer to finalising an agreement to stay at the Coliseum ballpark until the end of 2024.
Oakland Athletics set to remain at Coliseum
Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise the Oakland Athletics have agreed terms on a 10-year lease extension to stay at their Oakland Coliseum home, with talks over future stadium options set to continue.
MLB forms new league to aid baseball development in Puerto Rico
Major League Baseball (MLB) has furthered its efforts to develop the sport outside of North America by joining forces with its players’ union (MLBPA) to launch a new summer league in Puerto Rico.
MLB resumes Japanese rivalry with All-Star Series
Major League Baseball (MLB) is set to tour Japan for the first time in eight years after the announcement of an All-Star Series featuring leading players from the North American league against the Japanese national team.
MLB outlines succession strategy for commissioner post
Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced that St. Louis Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. will lead a committee designed to find a successor to commissioner Bud Selig.
MLB commissioner Selig steadfast on retirement plan
Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Bud Selig has confirmed he is to stick with his original plan to retire in January 2015.
Selig targets turnover milestone
Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Bud Selig has claimed that the sport’s revenue could surpass the $9bn (€6.5bn) mark this year.