LATEST NEWS
All the latest on Triangle MLB's expansion bid, stadium search, ownership, and supporter culture.
MLB Confirms Triangle MLB Bid Advances to Final Selection Round
Major League Baseball has confirmed that the Triangle MLB ownership group has advanced to the final round of the expansion selection process, putting the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area one step closer to landing an MLB franchise. The announcement is expected by late spring 2026.
STADIUMFeb 28, 2026
Three Stadium Sites Shortlisted — Durham, Raleigh & Cary All in the Running
The Triangle MLB ownership group has shortlisted three potential stadium sites across the region. A downtown Durham location near the DBAP, a Raleigh site adjacent to the convention center, and a Cary greenfield site are all under active evaluation.
OWNERSHIPFeb 25, 2026
Ownership Group Reveals $2.4B Investment Plan for Triangle MLB
The consortium behind Triangle MLB, which includes former Durham Bulls investors and Research Triangle Park tech executives, has unveiled a $2.4 billion development plan encompassing a 42,000-seat ballpark, mixed-use development, and community programs.
SUPPORTER CULTUREFeb 20, 2026
Tobacco Road Nine Surpasses 8,000 Members in First Month
The Triangle's first official MLB supporter group has blown past its initial membership targets, signing up over 8,000 fans across Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill in its first month — a sign of the region's pent-up demand for Major League Baseball.
BRANDINGFeb 15, 2026
Navy & Red: Triangle MLB Colors Pay Homage to Tobacco Road Heritage
The club's midnight navy and bull red color scheme draws direct inspiration from the region's rich baseball and tobacco history, honoring the Durham Bulls legacy while forging a new Major League identity.
COMMUNITYFeb 10, 2026
Triangle MLB Partners with NC Courage & Durham Bulls on Youth Pipeline
A landmark agreement with the Durham Bulls and NC Courage will create a unified youth baseball development pipeline across Wake, Durham, and Orange counties, giving local talent a direct path to the Majors.
EXPANSION NEWSFeb 5, 2026
MLB Commissioner: Triangle Market 'Absolutely Ready' for Expansion
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred praised the Triangle region's sports infrastructure, fan base, and corporate sponsorship landscape during a visit to Raleigh, calling it one of the strongest expansion bids the league has ever evaluated.
ROSTER SPECULATIONJan 30, 2026
Who Could Triangle MLB Target in the Expansion Draft?
With an expansion draft on the horizon, analysts are already speculating about which players could form the foundation of Triangle MLB's inaugural roster. We break down the top targets by position.
STADIUMJan 22, 2026
Architects Reveal Concept Renderings for Triangle MLB Ballpark
The architectural firm behind several recent MLB ballparks has released early concept renderings for a potential Triangle MLB stadium, featuring an open-air design with views of the Durham skyline and a retractable roof option.