Vowing to bring prodigal sons to the Sunshine State, Gov. Rick Scott says he wants to lure MLB teams training in Arizona back to Florida for spring training. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2017
Will Henry Aaron statue make move to suburbs?
The Atlanta Braves are certainly making the move to Cobb County in 2017, but there’s some doubt as to whether an iconic statue of Henry Aaron at Turner Field will accompany the team. (more…)
Marlins land 2017 MLB All-Star Game: report
The Miami Marlins will host the 2017 MLB All-Star Game at Marlins Park, giving the National League three straight Midsummer Classics, according to a newspaper report. (more…)
Astros/Nats spring complex clears second hurdle
Palm Beach County commissioners have approved a land swap that could lead to a new West Palm Beach Houston Astros/Washington Nationals spring-training complex, with negotiations to come on the term sheet. (more…)
New Astros/Nats spring complex gets first approval
A new spring-training complex for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals received initial approval from the West Palm Beach City Commission — a crucial first step toward a potential 2017 opening. (more…)
Braves add more land for SunTrust Park parking
Here’s one way to address potential parking problems at SunTrust Park: the Atlanta Braves bought nine-plus acres of land adjoining the new-ballpark site, with an eye toward bringing fans closer to the facility. (more…)
Braves unveil new ballpark, development renderings
The Atlanta Braves released four more renderings of SunTrust Park and associated development, showing how the new ballpark will be supported by hotels, office and retail. (more…)
Braves finalizing SunTrust Park plans
With site prep work ongoing, the Atlanta Braves and its design team are finalizing plans for SunTrust Park, with final costs for the new ballpark based on that documentation. (more…)
Atlanta Braves ballpark lawsuit settled
A lawsuit that could have derailed development at a new Atlanta Braves ballpark site has been settled, with the team proceeding with its plans for the area. (more…)
Palm Beach County: All in on spring training
Considering there’s no site and no game plan, Palm Beach County showed a surprising amount of enthusiasm for a new Washington Nationals / Houston Astros spring-training complex, with commissioners approving $135 million in public spending. (more…)
Secrecy and new ballparks: How much is too much?
Atlanta and Salinas, Cal., may not have much in common, but recent happenings in each community regarding a new ballpark has some locals arguing their new and potential ballparks are shrouded in too much secrecy. (more…)
West Palm Beach: Another no to spring training
West Palm Beach officials dealt another blow to a new Houston Astros/Washington Nationals spring training complex, deciding to enter into an exclusive negotiating period with a rival developer. (more…)
Huge issue facing Braves on ballpark design: traffic
With a new ballpark and development envisioned for a rather small footprint in Cobb County, the Atlanta Braves and their design team are facing a huge issue: how to manage parking. (more…)