The Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are negotiating to bring a pro United Soccer League (USL) team to Aces Ballpark for 2017 and beyond, as another baseball team looks to add soccer to the mix. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2017
Astros, Nationals spring complex a go
The final hurdle to a new West Palm Beach spring-training complex for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals has been addressed, with all sides now working toward a 2017 opening of Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. (more…)
Future of new Amarillo ballpark in doubt
A proposed new downtown ballpark for the Amarillo Thunderheads (independent; American Association) is in doubt after new councilmembers question public funding for the project. (more…)
Braves unveil SunTrust Park Chop House
The Chop House will be making the move from Turner Field to SunTrust Park in 2017, as the Atlanta Braves signed a deal with MillerCoors to have Coors Light serve as main sponsor to the popular dining venue. (more…)
Braves unveil new SunTrust Park renderings, sales center
We have some new renderings of SunTrust Park, the new home of the Atlanta Braves, who announced season tickets for the 2017 inaugural season are now on sale at the newly opened SunTrust Park Preview Center. (more…)
Florida approves new Nats/Astros spring training complex
Despite a deeply contentious end of session, the Florida Legislature approved changes in zoning to allow construction of a new Washington Nationals/Houston Astros spring training complex in West Palm Beach. (more…)
Braves add Omni Hotel to SunTrust Park mix
We have another piece of the grand SunTrust Park plan: a new high-end, full-service Omni Hotel will be part of the development for the Atlanta Braves, with a signature elevated pool deck and bar overlooking the plaza and ballpark. (more…)
Could Palm Beach land new Braves spring training facility? Probably not
Unless there are some unexpectedly large pots of money sitting around, it doesn’t look like there’s any public money available in Palm Beach County for a new Braves spring training facility. (more…)
Sky Sox pitch Security Service Field renovations
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are pitching renovations to Security Service Field that would add six suites to the ballpark’s upper level, alter the grandstand’s front entrance and add a new visitors clubhouse. (more…)
Landfill next obstacle to Nats/Astros spring complex
The proposed site of a new Washington Nationals/Houston Astros spring training complex isn’t exactly pristine — sitting atop a former landfill — and cleaning things up will be a prime challenge before any new facility can open. (more…)
Comcast joins SunTrust Park lineup
Comcast will provide advanced high-tech infrastructure at SunTrust Park, the future home of the Atlanta Braves, while also serving as an anchor tenant at the surrounding mixed-use development. (more…)
Planning for Astros/Nats training complex to begin
We’re in Florida for spring training, so this story is entirely appropriate: the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros have received preliminary approval from West Palm Beach to begin planning for a new spring-training complex. (more…)
Future of Greer Stadium under debate
The future of Greer Stadium, former home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), is being discussed by Metro officials, with one possible outcome the installation of pro soccer. (more…)