A proposed Atlanta Braves spring training complex was received final approval today, after a North Port Commission vote on the final development agreement. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2019
Amarillo Ballpark Design Concept Receives Approval
Amarillo officials have taken an important step toward approving the design concept of a new ballpark that is slated to open for the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) in 2019. (more…)
Mike Dunn to Head Florida Ops for Atlanta Braves
Mike Dunn is the new Vice President of Florida Operations for the Atlanta Braves, as the former Rome Braves (Low A; Sally League) GM will oversee development of the MLB team’s new spring-training complex in the West Villages in North Port. (more…)
State Approves Grant for Atlanta Braves Spring Training Complex
Funding for a proposed Atlanta Braves spring training complex in North Port is closer to completion, as a $20 million state grant has been conditionally approved. (more…)
Catching Up With Old and New Amarillo Ballparks
Amarillo officials feel that they are making progress in their effort to secure an agreement for the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League), a key step on the effort to open a new ballpark by 2019. Meanwhile, a separate debate in the region concerns Potter County Memorial Stadium, a longtime baseball facility that is […]
Gilbert Passes on Brewers Spring Training Complex Funding
Gilbert officials say they are not interested in funding a new $90-million Milwaukee Brewers spring-training complex, but local business leaders say the team and a development partner may move forward with a privately financed camp. (more…)
Braves Await State Grant for New Spring-Training Complex
Finding for a new Atlanta Braves spring-training complex is close to complete, as local officials and the team await word on an application for $20 million from a state fund designated for communities seeking to keep teams training in Florida. (more…)
North Port Commits $4.7M Toward New Atlanta Braves Spring-Training Complex
The North Port City Commission has committed $4.7 million of sales tax money toward the construction cost of a new Atlanta Braves spring-training complex, one of the last financial pieces for the Sarasota County facility. (more…)
Missions Scout Five Downtown Ballpark Sites
The San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) have begun compiling a list of potential downtown ballpark sites, with five contenders currently under very early consideration. (more…)
First Look at Amarillo Ballpark Concepts
It’s getting real, as the Amarillo Local Government Corporation was presented with a series of Amarillo ballpark concepts for the facility set to open in 2019 as home to the relocating San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
2019 Eastern League All-Star Game Set For Richmond
The Richmond Flying Squirrels will host the 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game at The Diamond, with the dates and details to be announced down the road. (more…)
Elmore Sports Group, Amarillo Sign Ballpark LOI
Amarillo’s Local Government Corporation (LGC) has signed a Letter of Intent with an Elmore Sports Group-owned company for a new downtown ballpark to house the relocating San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
How Did Amarillo Land Texas League? Business Support
A few years ago Amarillo was not seen by many in baseball as a prime market to land a much-sought-after Texas League team. But one is moving to Amarillo in 2019. How did that happen? Through impressive support from the local business community. (more…)