With the potential for a new Tustin ballpark virtually gone after talks break down with developer, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are now turning their attention to future Angel Stadium renovations and an Anaheim lease extension. (more…)
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Fifty Years Ago: Designing Angel Stadium
In the early 1960s, California was the land of perpetual sunshine, an oasis of progress and optimism promoted on television and movies. With Walt Disney’s park vision in place, the Los Angeles suburban sprawl turned Anaheim into a boom town – a growth that spawned Anaheim Stadium 50 years ago. (more…)
Best of 2015: #5, Food, Glorious Food
We end 2015 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #5: Outrageous food items are still a cornerstone promotion for most baseball teams, but 2015 saw a subtle shift toward high-end, sit-down dining at the ballpark. (more…)
The Week That Was: April 10-16, 2015
The futures of three teams — Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) in Rhode Island and Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) in New York State — were addressed in the top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. (more…)
Upping the fan experience with branded ballpark restaurants
As MLB and MiLB teams work to enhance the fan experience, one key building block is the addition of branded restaurants within the ballpark — with restauranteurs retaining much control over the offerings. (more…)
Could development drive Angels from Anaheim?
With a Chinese investor pitching a $450-million development next to Angel Stadium and the Angels clearly not wanting to continue the status quo, the future of the team in Anaheim is once again in play. (more…)
Could Disney become part of Angels ballpark discussions?
With a potential resolution of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ballpark situation happening in 2015, we could see some big regional players become part of the discussions. (more…)
Angels end Anaheim talks; Tustin taking up ballpark talk
With the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ending Angel Stadium lease talks, the city of Tustin has scheduled several work sessions — including one tomorrow — to discuss a new ballpark. (more…)
Critics: Angel Stadium economic impact based on faulty data
With a final decision due on a controversial Angel Stadium lease, opponents say the plan relies on bad data that could be tainted by intertwined corporate relationships. Here’s the deal. The city of Anaheim — not the Angels — contracted with Conventions, Sports & Leisure International to research the market impact of the Angels and […]
City-commissioned appraisal of Angel Stadium to be released
An Anaheim-commissioned appraisal of the land surrounding Angel Stadium will eventually be released to the public, as the city continues to negotiate with Angels owner Arte Moreno about a new lease and development plans. The issue: the worth of the land as part of the financial equation for the lease. The appraisal covers the worth […]
No public money for new Angels ballpark: Tustin mayor
If Arte Moreno wants a new Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ballpark in Tustin, he’ll need to move ahead with no public funding, according to Mayor Al Murray. Moreno and Murray met last week to discuss the potential of a new ballpark at the city’s decommissioned Marine Corps Air Station, a site attractive because of […]
Moreno: Angels committed to Anaheim, but checking out alternatives
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim owner Arte Moreno says he’s serious about investing hundreds of millions into Angel Stadium and surrounding development, but the city’s reluctance to commit has him talking new ballpark with other communities. Moreno and the Angels have presented a plan where the team would fund $150 million in Angel Stadium improvements […]
Angels lease negotiations hinge on value of land surrounding ballpark
As the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the city negotiate a new lease for Angel Stadium, a key issue will be the worth of land the Angels want to develop near the ballpark. The current proposal calls for the city to lease 155 next to the ballpark to Angels owner Arte Moreno for $1 […]