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Denver encabeza lista de MLB para sedes del Juego de Estrellas 2021
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Grandes Ligas se decidirán por Colorado nueva sede Juego de Estrellas
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Major League Baseball’s image-driven decision to pull the All-Star game from Georgia could cost the local economy over $100 million, according to one tourism official.
In reaction to an election integrity bill recently passed in the Georgia state legislature, the MLB has announced that Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves, will no longer host the league’s summer All-Star festivities. The 8,000-plus MLB contracted hotel room nights that will not actualize as a result of the MLB All-Star Game relocation will have a negative impact on Cobb s hospitality industry and other local businesses, further delaying recovery, said the president and CEO of Cobb Travel in a CNN interview.
MLB All-Star Game will reportedly move to Denver
Coors Field in Denver home of Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies is expected to be announced as the new host of this year’s All-Star Game, according to multiple news outlets.
The MLB has not responded to CNN’s request for comment.
Political leaders in the state expressed enthusiasm about potentially hosting the game.
“We are excited about the possibility of hosting the All-Star Game and are awaiting MLB’s decision,” Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said.
Gov. Jared Polis echoed the mayor’s excitement.
“Like so many Coloradans, I’m excited and hopeful that Major League Baseball makes the best decision and formally chooses to play the 2021 All-Star game in Denver,” he said in a statement. “It would be good for baseball and good for Colorado.”
MLB All-Star Game will move to Denver
Coors Field in Denver home of Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies will be the new host of this year’s All-Star Game.
“Major League Baseball is grateful to the Rockies, the City of Denver and the State of Colorado for their support of this summer’s All-Star Game,” MLB Commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr. said in a statement.
“We appreciate their flexibility and enthusiasm to deliver a first-class event for our game and the region. We look forward to celebrating our sport’s best players and entertaining fans around the world.”
The statement said the Rockies were already in the bidding process to host a future All-Star Game, and had supplied a detailed plan for hotel, event space and security. Additionally, MLB staff already made visits to Denver.
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