Featuring a translucent roof, plenty of club and group spaces and an updated cownose rays tank, new Tampa ballpark renderings were released by the MLB Rays during last night’s game. (more…)
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Dramatic Crown Center redevelopment could accompany new Kansas City Royals ballpark
A new Kansas City Royals ballpark could be part of a dramatic redevelopment of the city’s historic Crown Center neighborhood, according to plans filed by an engineering firm. (more…)
City, Emeralds to study new Medford ballpark
The City Council and the Eugene Emeralds (High-A; Northwest League) will split the cost of a $500,000 study to determine the feasibility of a new Medford ballpark as well as upgrades to Harry & David Field. (more…)
Dyersville Ghosts? New NWL Field of Dreams team announces potential monikers
We have the five finalists in the “Name the Team” contest for the new summer-collegiate Northwoods League team at the iconic Field of Dreams site, launching play in 2027. (more…)
New Rays ballpark clears initial funding hurdles
The proposed new Rays ballpark cleared two important hurdles this week after Hillborough County and Tampa approved initial funding plans, but there is plenty of work to tackle in preparation of a final deal. (more…)
After $400M, new Athletics ballpark is on time, on budget
With the team already spending $400 million, the $2-billion new Athletics ballpark in Las Vegas is on budget and on time, with work on the lower bowl substantially underway. (more…)
Rays, local officials reach nonbinding MOU on $2.3B new ballpark deal
After several weeks of intense negotiations, Tampa Bay Rays ownership and local officials agreed to a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MOU) on a $2.3 billion new ballpark deal, with governments paying $967 million. (more…)
Rochester Honkers set for one final campaign at Mayo Field
Rochester Honkers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) ownership announced this will be the team’s last season at Mayo Field, but plans for a new ballpark remain up in the air. (more…)
Royals decide on Crown Center new ballpark site
The Kansas City Royals have finally settled on a site for a Kauffman Stadium replacement, eschewing the suburbs for a new ballpark at downtown’s Crown Center’s shopping district. (more…)
Shuffles in the MiLB lineup at hand?
While we hear MiLB contraction isn’t likely in coming years, the lineups are definitely changing thanks to ownership shifts and changes in new-ballpark plans, as seen in Trenton and Everett. (more…)
Initial budget for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark released
The initial numbers are in for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, and they’re raising a few eyebrows: $2.3 billion overall budget for the facility, with a public spending ask of $1.065 billion. (more…)
New Rays ballpark renderings released
Big week for Tampa Bay baseball fans: New Rays ballpark renderings are released, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorses a new ballpark and mixed-use development at the Hillsborough College site. (more…)
Another contender looms for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark: Orlando
With owners negotiating a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark deal with Hillsborough College, local elected officials warn that the team could still bolt for friendlier fields—and Orlando is the biggest threat. (more…)