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…)
Tag Archives | 2019
Five Final Team Names Announced for New Fayetteville Squad
We have the five finalists for the team name for the Carolina League Fayetteville (NC) team planned for 2019, as announced by the Buies Creek Astros (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Braves Spring Training Spending Approved by Sarasota County
The Sarasota County Commission approved borrowing $22 million toward the $75.4-million price tag for a new Atlanta Braves spring training camp in North Port, backed by existing tourist tax proceeds. (more…)
Sarasota County Approves Braves Spring Training Term Sheet
A new Atlanta training facility in North Port for 2019 moved closer to reality after the Sarasota County Commission approved a Braves spring training term sheet by a 4-1 vote. (more…)
New Potomac Nationals Ballpark Pitch Scheduled for March
The Prince William Board of Supervisors is set to hear a proposal for a new $31-million Potomac Nationals ballpark at their next scheduled meeting on March 7, with the team set to present a revised letter of intent. (more…)
Jackson County Naming Rights Deal Down to the Wire
A bid to build an independent-baseball ballpark in Jackson County, MI is coming down to the wire, as the organizing group is being asked to finalize a $3 million naming-rights deal before public money is committed. (more…)
Details Emerge on New Braves Training Camp
We have some more details about a proposed new Braves training camp in North Port, as Atlanta officials presented information to Sarasota County commissioners about the complex and how it would be funded. (more…)
Braves To Negotiate New Sarasota County Spring Complex
The Atlanta Braves will enter into exclusive negotiations on the terms of a new Sarasota County spring training complex in North Port to replace Champion Stadium and Disney’s Wide World of Sports in 2019. (more…)
New Potomac Nationals Ballpark Deal on the Horizon?
A long-awaited Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) new-ballpark deal may finally happen in 2017, as the team and Prince William County reportedly have agreed on the framework of a financing deal. (more…)
Cost, Construction Details Released on New Wildcats Ballpark
Some additional details have been released on the new ballpark for the Kentucky Wildcats, including construction schedule and cost. (more…)
Wildcats Release Plans for New Ballpark
More details are expected to be unveiled, but the University of Kentucky has released designs and preliminary plans for a new ballpark. (more…)
Plans Revealed for Blue Jays Spring Training Ballpark Overhaul
Dunedin officials have unveiled plans for renovations to Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, the spring training home of the Toronto Blue Jays. (more…)
Amarillo: New Ballpark Probably Won’t Open Until 2019
If Amarillo manages to attract the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League), a new ballpark couldn’t open until the 2019 season unless action is taken in October, according to city officials. (more…)