With the San Antonio Spurs also debating a new arena, a downtown San Antonio ballpark is seen as a way for the Texas League’s Missions to solve challenges faced by both teams. (more…)
Archive | Future Ballparks
Phillies spring training digs could see half-billion makeover
The Philadelphia Phillies spring training complex could see updates totaling more than a half-billion dollars, as the team plans for BayCare Ballpark renovations and construction of a new entry experience in Clearwater. (more…)
Now comes the hard part in Athletics ballpark planning
With the dog catching the car, the next phases of Oakland Athletics ballpark planning are at hand, including MLB approval of the move to Las Vegas, a decision on an interim venue, and updating venue design to match the promised ballpark site. (more…)
Rays ballpark talks heating up across Tampa Bay
New Tampa Bay Rays ballpark talks with both Hillsborough County and St. Petersburg appear to be intensifying, with both sides apparently buying into the concepts floated by the MLB team. (more…)
Kansas City, area reps await details on new Royals ballpark
After team officials made a huge splash last November when announcing their intent for a new Royals ballpark downtown, a lack of communications since has Kansas City-area politicos nervous about what comes next. (more…)
After state funding, what comes next for new Athletics ballpark?
After Gov. Joe Lombardo signed special-session legislation providing a chunk of funding for a new Athletics ballpark, Oakland team officials may have more clarity on their next actions–but the hard work is just beginning. (more…)
Assembly approves A’s ballpark financing bill; next up is governor’s signature
After the Nevada Assembly easily approved the Oakland A’s ballpark financing bill by a comfortable bipartisan margin, the plan now goes to Gov. Joe Lombardo for his signature. Now comes the hard part: paying for the new ballpark. (more…)
Athletics ballpark bill passed by Nevada Senate; Assembly next
After a day that saw an amended Oakland Athletics ballpark bill easily passed on a 13-8 bipartisan vote by the Nevada Senate, the Nevada Assembly will next take up the issue as soon as tomorrow. (more…)
Nevada legislators skeptical of state A’s ballpark funding
A special session of the Nevada Legislature called to address $380 million in state and county money for Oakland A’s ballpark funding featured plenty of lawmakers openly skeptical of the proposal. (more…)
Lombardo calls for special session to reconsider A’s Vegas ballpark funding
Gov. Joe Lombardo has called a special session of the Nevada Legislature for today at 10 a.m. local time to reconsider a bill establishing Oakland A’s Vegas ballpark funding, left unaddressed when the Legislature adjourned Monday. (more…)
State aid for new Athletics ballpark dead–for now
The Nevada Legislature adjourned last night without either chamber taking up proposed financial aid for a new Athletics ballpark, though the bill could be revived via a special session called by Gov. Joe Lombardo. (more…)
Economic impact of new Hillsboro Hops ballpark: $190 million
Portland’s ECONorthwest research firm estimates 523,399 people will attend 214 events annually at a new Hillsboro Hops ballpark, yielding an economic impact of $190 million in total output. (more…)
Legislators debate new Las Vegas ballpark; Sacramento to host A’s?
With the Oakland Athletics front office a no-show, a joint committee of Senate and Assembly members of the Nevada Legislature discussed the merits of a bill authorizing some $380 million in public funding for a new Las Vegas ballpark. (more…)