After a season spent as a Major League Baseball venue, more Steinbrenner Field renovations are on tap, as Hillsborough County approves $17.9 million in bed-tax proceeds for upgrades to the spring home of the New York Yankees. (more…)
Archive | Future Ballparks
Tampa Bay Rays ownership: We want new ballpark by 2029
In an introductory press conference that didn’t present many surprises, the new Tampa Bay Rays ownership confirmed a goal for a new ballpark by 2029 and announced short-term improvements to Tropicana Field. (more…)
New owners close on Tampa Bay sale; new Rays ballpark next
With the official closing of the sale of Tampa Bay to a Jacksonville group led by developer Patrick Zalupski, let the chatter of a new Rays ballpark begin–but don’t expect anything soon. (more…)
Bally’s announces plans for new Athletics ballpark development
We have some more details about a new Athletics ballpark, as Bally’s announced plans for the casino, hotel and associated development surrounding the 2028 Las Vegas facility. (more…)
Tampa Bay Rays sale approved; next up, new ballpark
As expected, MLB owners unanimously approved a $1.7 billion Tampa Bay Rays sale to Florida investors, who face some immediate challenges on the ballpark and front-office fronts. (more…)
Mets grants boost Beyer Stadium renovations
After sizable grants from the Steve & Alexandra Cohen Foundation and the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) can move forward with Phase One of Beyer Stadium renovations. (more…)
MLB reviews Rays sale; Orlando bid hits hurdles
MLB’s ownership committee is reviewing the $1.7 billion Tampa Bay Rays sale to a Florida investment group, and if approved the purchase will be submitted to Major League Baseball owners for final approval. (more…)
Costs rise for new A’s ballpark, but construction moves forward
With the cost of materials on the rise and the expected cost of the project approaching $2 billion, construction of a new A’s ballpark in Las Vegas moves forward. (more…)
Athletics mark new Las Vegas ballpark construction launch with groundbreaking
It was the event that many in Baseball Twitter predicted would never happen, as the Athletics marked the official launch of construction of a new Las Vegas ballpark with a groundbreaking ceremony. (more…)
Team sale revives talk of new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark
We have a reboot on a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, as the impending sale of the team from Stu Sternberg to Jacksonville investors gives stadium advocates across the region a chance to land the team. (more…)
Vegas ballpark groundbreaking set for June 23
The Athletics have scheduled a new Las Vegas ballpark groundbreaking for June 23, as work continues on the facility to be built on the former Tropicana Resort location on the Strip. (more…)
New Kansas City Royals ballpark funding passes MO Senate; House up next
The Missouri State Senate passed a bill partially funding a new Kansas City Royals ballpark yesterday, with the state House expected to take up the measure next week. (more…)
Ishbia invests in ChiSox; new Chicago ballpark still in play
As announced, Justin Ishbia will invest in the Chicago White Sox and eventually obtain a future controlling interest in the team from Jerry Reinsdorf — but a new Chicago ballpark faces some new hurdles unrelated to the investment. (more…)