The on-again, off-again Tempe Diablo Stadium renovations for Los Angeles Angels spring training are back on, as the city of Tempe is angling to have a new clubhouse and player-development space completed in time for 2025. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2025
Final budget, public contribution to new Lookouts ballpark set
The $120-million budget and public contribution to a new Lookouts ballpark was finalized by the team, the project developer, Chattanooga and Hamilton County officials, with the public money less than originally contemplated. (more…)
Renovated Golden Park to host relocating Mississippi Braves
After the Columbus Council approved $50 million in bonding for a renovated Golden Park, it was announced the Mississippi Braves (Double-A; Southern League) would be relocating to the Georgia city for the 2025 season. (more…)
Crunch time for new Chattanooga Lookouts ballpark
We’re in the midst of crunch time for planning a new Chattanooga Lookouts ballpark, as final decisions on costs and features will determine the timing and scope of the Double-A Southern League ballpark. (more…)
Columbus to explore $50M in bonding for Golden Park upgrades
The Columbus Council voted to formally explore $50 million in bonds for Golden Park upgrades, with the former MiLB ballpark eyed as potentially attracting more investment to the Georgia city. (more…)
In surprise move, new Progressive Field seating is blue
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…)
AutoZone Park renovations cut from Memphis sports spending
After the state approved funding for four sports facilities projects, Memphis officials are shifting course and focusing on upgrades to the Liberty Bowl and FedExForum, eliminating the Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A; International League) and AutoZone Park renovations from the mix. (more…)
City debates bond issue for new Eugene Emeralds ballpark
City officials are debating the outlines of a potential $15-million bond issue for a new Eugene Emeralds ballpark, as the team is working to close a funding gap for the proposed $100.5-million facility at the Lane County Fairgrounds. (more…)
Financial planning continues on new Chattanooga Lookouts ballpark
Work on a new Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A; Southern League) ballpark proceeds, as the planners work to arrive at a guaranteed maximum price tag for the project soon. (more…)
Coming up at the University of Utah: America First Ballpark
We don’t yet have a complete plan for a new on-campus ballpark at the University of Utah, but we do have a name, as the school’s sale of naming rights gives us America First Ballpark. (more…)
Braves, Truist Park land 2025 All-Star Game
Start your planning: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced today that the Atlanta Braves and Truist Park will host the 2025 All-Star Game. (more…)
Deadline for new Hillsboro Hops ballpark financing pushed to next March
The deadline for financing a new Hillsboro Hops ballpark has been extended by MLB, as the High-A Northwest League team has been given until March 15, 2024 to finalize a funding plan. (more…)
Salt Lake Bees break ground on new 2025 Downtown Daybreak ballpark
Big news from the Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League): the team unveiled new renderings and a naming-rights partner, America First Credit Union, for a new Downtown Daybreak ballpark set to open in 2025. (more…)