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MLB: Permanent ineligibility ends upon death

May 13, 2025 Sightseers AI

Major League Baseball has formally clarified a longstanding but unaddressed issue regarding the status of deceased players on the league’s permanently ineligible list, opening the door to a pair of legends’ induction into Cooperstown.

Bob Uecker, the venerable Milwaukee Brewers announcer and start of Major League, dies at 90

January 16, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

“Mr. Baseball,” Bob Uecker, the longtime Milwaukee Brewers announcer arguably best known for his role in 1989’s Major League, died this morning at his home. He was 90.

Athletics look to intervene in lawsuit over Las Vegas stadium funding bill

April 23, 2024 The Center Square

The Oakland Athletics have asked a Carson City court to intervene in a lawsuit brought earlier this year by the public action committee Strong Public Schools Nevada related to funding for a new Athletics stadium in Las Vegas.

Expert disputes Cobb’s view of Braves’ development as a home run

April 15, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Cobb County officials continue to tout the benefits of the Atlanta Braves stadium development near Smyrna, but a leading expert says the project’s finances aren’t quite the home run leaders suggest.

Mets Hall of Famer Jerry Grote passed away

April 7, 2024 Official News Releases

Mets Hall of Fame catcher Jerry Grote passed away at the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute in Austin, TX. He was 81.

Report: Rays will get $600M in public funds for new $1.2B stadium

September 18, 2023 The Center Square

The Tampa Bay Rays will reportedly announce plans Tuesday for a new $1.2 billion domed stadium that could cost up to $600 million in public funds.

White Sox consider move away from Chicago

August 29, 2023 The Center Square

The Chicago White Sox could leave the southside for either the suburbs or out of state completely, joining the Bears in their potential move, according to a report.

Mets to retire Strawberry’s 18 and Gooden’s No. 16. in 2024

August 29, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Mets team will retire Darryl Strawberry’s No. 18 and Dwight Gooden’s No. 16 in separate pre-game ceremonies in 2024.

Colón to retire as a New York Met on Sept. 17

August 1, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

RHP Bartolo Colón will officially retire as a member of the Mets on Sunday, Sept. 17, during a press conference before the 1:40 p.m. game vs. Cincinnati.

Odds of MLB expansion to Nashville keep increasing

June 22, 2023 The Center Square

If Major League Baseball expands to 32 teams, Nashville continues to be a favorite to land one of two new teams.