Citing unexpected costs, ROC Ventures is asking Franklin, WI to contribute an additional $5.2 million to the Ballpark Commons development project. (more…)
Author Archive | Zach Spedden
Fayetteville Ballpark Construction on Schedule
Construction on a new ballpark for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League) is on schedule, as the club is moving toward the opening of its new downtown home. (more…)
Hillsborough Sets Spring Deadline for Rays Ballpark Term Sheet
The Tampa Bay Rays face a deadline in their new ballpark talks, as a Hillsborough County official is calling for them to agree to a term sheet by next spring. (more…)
Globe Life Park Set to Host XFL in 2020
The post-Texas Rangers era of Globe Life Park in Arlington is taking shape, as it will host a XFL squad beginning in 2020. (more…)
Vote on Wichita Ballpark Design/Build Team Delayed
In order to take more time to review the recommended bid, the Wichita City Council opted Tuesday to delay voting on a design-build team for a new ballpark for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Hotel Planned Near Las Vegas Ballpark
Developer and Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) owner Howard Hughes Corp. is planning a 14-story hotel next to Las Vegas Ballpark, the team’s upcoming home. (more…)
Rochester Honkers Sold
There has been a change in ownership of the Rochester Honkers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), as Dan Litzinger and Kim Archer have sold the club to Bases Loaded Entertainment, LLC. (more…)
Hillsborough County Waiting for Rays in Ballpark Discussions
When it comes to negotiating a funding plan for a new ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City, a Hillsborough County official says that feedback is needed from the Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)
Work on Rays Ballpark Continues as Deadline Approaches
Questions are arising about the team’s December 31 deadline with St. Petersburg, but work is continuing on a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City. (more…)
Boise Pushes Development Deadline Back Amidst Ballpark Discussions
To allow more time for Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) ballpark discussions, the City of Boise is pushing back a deadline in its agreement with a private developer. (more…)
Portland Ballpark Site Announcement Expected Thursday
The Oregonian/OregonLive is reporting that the Portland Diamond Project will announce a tentative deal for a ballpark site on Thursday, its latest step to bring MLB to the Oregon city. (more…)
A’s Propose Howard Terminal Ballpark, Coliseum Redevelopment
The Oakland A’s are proposing construction of a new ballpark at the waterfront Howard Terminal site, part of a larger initiative that includes redevelopment of the Oakland Coliseum property. (more…)
School District Extends Dutchess Stadium Land Lease
The Beacon City School District has opted to extended Dutchess County‘s land lease for Dutchess Stadium, a potential step toward an extension between the county and Hudson Valley Renegades (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)