Major League Baseball has approached the Trump administration about hosting a standalone game in Grand Teton National Park, according to multiple outlets. The proposal would involve building a ballpark within the park, which is subject to strict federal protections.
The White House has denied that it is actively scouting Grand Teton for the game, per Yahoo Sports, and Fox News reports the administration says the idea is not a current priority, citing federal red tape as a slowing factor.
Left-leaning outlets including Salon, USA Today and The Washington Post reported that MLB and federal officials are considering the national park as a potential site for a future game, despite the rules protecting such land.
How each side covered it
Left
- Salon reported MLB and federal officials are considering Grand Teton for a future game despite strict park protections.
- USA Today reported MLB asked the White House about playing a game in a national park.
- The Washington Post reported the Trump administration is considering building a ballpark in Grand Teton National Park.
“Trump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National Park” — The Washington Post
Center
- Yahoo Sports reported the White House denied scouting Grand Teton National Park for a possible MLB game.
- Yahoo Sports reported MLB had approached the Trump administration about hosting a standalone game at a national park.
“White House denies scouting Grand Teton National Park for possible MLB game” — Yahoo Sports
Right
- Fox News reported MLB approached the Trump administration about hosting a game in Grand Teton National Park.
- Fox News reported the White House said the plan is not an administration priority, citing federal red tape.
“Major League Baseball is eyeing a game at Grand Teton, but federal red tape is slowing down the pitch” — Fox News
Questions readers ask
What happened with MLB and Grand Teton National Park?
Major League Baseball reportedly approached the Trump administration about hosting a standalone game in Grand Teton National Park, according to multiple outlets. The White House has since denied actively scouting the location for the event.
Has the White House confirmed the plan?
No. Yahoo Sports reported the White House denied scouting Grand Teton for a possible MLB game, and Fox News reported the administration said the idea is not currently a priority.
Why is this significant?
National parks like Grand Teton have strict federal protections, and building a ballpark there would be an unusual use of protected land, according to Salon.
What did left- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning outlets emphasized that MLB and federal officials were considering Grand Teton despite park protections, while right-leaning coverage highlighted federal red tape and the White House's denial that it is a priority.
Sources · 7 outlet reports
- SalonLeft-leaningMLB’s next ballpark could be in a national park
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningTrump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National Park
- USA TodayLeft-leaningMLB asked White House about playing game in national park
- Yahoo SportsCenterMLB Reportedly Approached Trump Administration About Holding Game In National Park: WaPo
- BreitbartRight-leaningREPORT: MLB Asking the White House to Play a Game at a National Park
- Fox NewsRight-leaningMajor League Baseball is eyeing a game at Grand Teton, but federal red tape is slowing down the pitch
- Just the NewsRight-leaningMLB reportedly reached out to White House about hosting game at national park, no final plans made