The Maryland state government recently launched an effort, dubbed “Moonshots,” to “identify transformative economic initiatives,” which includes the goal of “hosting baseball’s All-Star Game” in Baltimore, according to Gardner & Kostka of the BALTIMORE BANNER. That “might not be such a long shot.” The Orioles are one of a handful of teams who have not hosted the game in three decades, “meaning they’re seemingly on deck.” And Camden Yards is in the midst of “hundreds of millions in state-financed improvements, by far its biggest-ever upgrade,” which the MLB “might want to reward.” But the decision ultimately lies with MLB, which would take a “comprehensive look at Baltimore, an oft-overlooked city in a league full of metropolises.” Orioles President of Business Operations Catie Griggs said that the team has not submitted a bid but is “considering doing so.” The city has advantages: “a renovated, iconic ballpark, a relatively new ownership group keen on hosting and a walkable urban core.” But, compared to many cities with pro teams, Baltimore has “fewer hotel rooms and less space for hospitality events.” The hurdles “are plentiful,” but no city is ever “perfectly ready for an event.” Government support is also “essentially a prerequisite,” and both the city and state “appear to be on board.” A September 2025 state document for the “Moonshots” initiative contained an “Attracting Large Sporting Events to Maryland” tab and “specifically listed the 2029 MLB All-Star Game” (BALTIMORE BANNER, 7/9).
Baltimore eyes future MLB All-Star Game in ’moonshot’ effort
