This was not a design highlight shown in renderings, but we have plenty of evidence that the new Progressive Field seating will be blue, in contrast to the original green seating–and won’t be totally installed for the 2024 season. (more…)
Archive | 2023
Jackson County to consider sales-tax funding for new Royals ballpark
This may be a little premature as we don’t have a ballpark site or a budget, but later today Jackson County will consider a 3/8ths of one percent sales tax to fund a new Royals ballpark and potential Arrowhead Stadium renovations for the Chiefs. UPDATED! (more…)
Athletics now own half of Oakland Coliseum complex
In a deal that was made under different circumstances, the Oakland Athletics now own half of the Oakland Coliseum/Oakland Arena complex after paying $45 million to Alameda County. (more…)
City to ask voters to approve bonding for new Eugene Emeralds ballpark
The Eugene City Council moved forward with a public vote on $15 million in bonding for a new Eugene Emeralds ballpark, but a host of conditions need to be met before the issue goes on the ballot. (more…)
Orioles, state reach deal on new Oriole Park lease–sans development agreement
The Baltimore Orioles and the Maryland Stadium Authority have reached a deal on a new lease for Oriole Park at Camden Yards, with the length of the lease and issue of development surrounding the ballpark still to be determined. (more…)
Goodbye Chowdahheads, hello New England Knockouts
Here’s your second interesting branding story of the day: Before playing a single game, the New England Chowdahheads (Frontier League) are changing their name to the New England Knockouts, as the team preps for a 2024 debut. (more…)
Goodbye OKC Dodgers; hello Oklahoma City Baseball Club
Here’s your first interesting branding story of the day: the Oklahoma City Dodgers (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League) are no more, as the team will operate under the temporary name of the Oklahoma City Baseball Club until a 2025 rebranding. (more…)
Now shipping–The Right Thing to Do: The True Pioneers of College Football Integration
We’ve had quite the positive reception to the release of The Right Thing to Do: The True Pioneers of College Football Integration, so we thought we’re share the good news with you. (more…)
Orioles lease falls apart; is team in play?
With Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pausing a proposed Baltimore Orioles lease for Oriole Park that would give the team development rights to the Camden Yards area, ownership is reportedly in talks to sell the team. (more…)
Louisville Bats to Diamond Baseball Holdings
This is the International League team sale we referenced in the previous post, as the Louisville Bats have been sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH). (more…)
DBH buys New Hampshire Fisher Cats
Another Diamond Baseball Holdings acquisition to announce, as the MiLB private-equity firm buys the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Double-A; Eastern League). (more…)
Art Solomon pitches Providence MLB Draft League ballpark
Former MiLB team owner Art Solomon is looking to add another new ballpark to his resume, pitching an MLB Draft League facility for Providence’s Rhode Island College. (more…)
It’s Worcester Red Sox to Diamond Baseball Holdings
This was tops in our betting pool of upcoming acquisitions: though there’s been no official announcement, it’s being reported that MiLB behemoth Diamond Baseball Holdings is adding the Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A; International League) to its lineup. (more…)