After revising RFP requirements for Tropicana Field redevelopment in August, the city of St. Petersburg received four proposals from developers, including a pitch from the Tampa Bay Rays and developer Hines. (more…)
Archive | Future Ballparks
New pro ballpark pitched for Shreveport
With Fair Grounds Field set for demolition, the city of Shreveport is partnering with REV Entertainment on a new ballpark to house a new professional team, likely for an MLB Partner League squad. (more…)
First approvals for permanent Field of Dreams ballpark
We have our first governmental approvals for a new $55 million Field of Dreams ballpark at the iconic Dyersville (IA) filming location, as the site begins a transition to a youth sports development. (more…)
Lookouts determining layout of new Chattanooga ballpark at foundry site
The Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A; Southern League) are determining the layout of a new Chattanooga ballpark on a former industrial site and may include old foundry buildings in the plan. (more…)
A’s confirm: We’re still focused on new Oakland ballpark
Oakland A’s GM David Forst confirmed what we’ve been reporting consistently: team ownership is focused on a new Oakland ballpark, with Las Vegas serving as a Plan B–for now. (more…)
Smokies ballpark site plan seeks to reunify city
We’re seeing another important use emerge for a new Tennessee Smokies ballpark: the site design will seek to unify traditional neighborhoods fragmented by urban renewal in the past. (more…)
Work begins on new downtown Hagerstown ballpark
Dignitaries and team owners were on hand for the groundbreaking of the new downtown Hagerstown ballpark for an Atlantic League team, with the multiuser venue scheduled for a 2024 opening. (more…)
State grant clears way for new Marshall University ballpark
A $13.8 million West Virginia state grant is the final piece of the funding puzzle for a new Marshall University ballpark, with the on-campus project budgeted at $23 million and tentatively set to open in March 2024. (more…)
Sherman: Why not dream big about a new Royals downtown ballpark?
At a press conference announcing the dismissal of Dayton Moore, Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman spoke optimistically about opening a new Royals downtown ballpark by 2026. (more…)
With end of year looming, new A’s ballpark talks down to the wire
With October and the end of the year looming, talks between the city of Oakland and the Athletics ownership concerning a new A’s ballpark over infrastructure spending and a lease are coming down to the wire. (more…)
A’s prevail again in court in quest for new Howard Terminal ballpark
The Oakland A’s have prevailed once again in court in the team’s quest for a new Howard Terminal ballpark, as Alameda County Superior Court Judge Brad Seligman rejects legal challenges to the environmental impact report (EIR) approved by the city. (more…)
Debate continues over location of new Missions ballpark
San Antonio business and community leaders continue to debate possible locations for a new Missions ballpark, with the discussion expanding to once again include the University of Texas at San Antonio. (more…)
St. Pete makes another run at Tropicana Field redevelopment
As promised by Mayor Ken Welch, St. Petersburg has issued a new RFP on a Tropicana Field redevelopment over 86 acres, including a potential 17.3-acre new ballpark site for the Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)