A new Spartanburg ballpark development is moving forward, as the South Carolina city entered into an agreement with Johnson Development Associates on the $425-million multi-use project. (more…)
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Royals delay decision on new Kansas City ballpark location
Without an imminent deadline forcing a move, a decision on the location of a new Kansas City ballpark location will be delayed, according to an announcement from Royals ownership. (more…)
New Rays ballpark: $1.3B, $600 million public contribution
The Tampa Bay Rays and developer Hines announced a deal with the City of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County for a 86-acre redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant site, complete with a $1.3-billion new Rays ballpark that commits the team to the market for 30 years. (more…)
Rays’ Sternberg: “Open to selling the team”
As we approach the final stretch of planning, principal owner Stuart Sternberg says that his group is committing to picking up half the cost of a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark and looking at raising outside money from new investors–but he’s now “open to selling the team.” (more…)
A’s hire CAA ICON as owner’s rep for new Las Vegas ballpark
More progress on development of a new Las Vegas ballpark for the Oakland Athletics, as the MLB team hires CAA ICON as owner’s representative for the proposed new venue on the iconic Strip. (more…)
Mortenson partners with McCarthy as A’s ballpark construction manager
Mortenson, a familiar player in the sports facilities world, is teaming with local hospitality and entertainment constructors McCarthy to oversee all construction-related activities for the new Oakland A’s ballpark in Las Vegas. (more…)
New Ontario ballpark pitched for city sports complex
We could see a $95-million Low-A California League facility in 2026, as the City Council approved moving forward with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rancho Baseball for a new Ontario ballpark. (more…)
In non-surprise, Manfred endorses new Royals ballpark
A visit to Kansas City from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred didn’t really make a lot of news, but he did reiterate his support for a new Royals ballpark–no matter where it is located. (more…)
A’s: New Vegas ballpark will incorporate indoor/outdoor elements a la Allegiant Stadium
As we predicted, the Oakland A’s have shifted the design of a new Vegas ballpark from a retractable roof design to a fixed translucent roof with windows opening to the elements a la Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders. (more…)
Trop owner: A’s ballpark design moving at a fast pace
Despite the generally negative reaction to an announcement that a new ballpark framework was on the way, the owner of the Tropicana resort says that Oakland A’s ballpark design is moving at a fast pace behind the scenes. Here’s what the rebooted ballpark may look like. (more…)
No surprise: reset announced on A’s ballpark design in Las Vegas
Forget about the renderings distributed by the Oakland front office during the recent debate on public financing: the team is rebooting the A’s ballpark design process and apparently embracing a larger footprint with more capacity. (more…)
2024 Rogers Centre renovations unveiled by Blue Jays
The second phase of 2024 Rogers Centre renovations were unveiled by the Toronto Blue Jays today, calling for a complete reconstruction of the 100-level seating bowl. (more…)
New for 2024: Hagerstown Flying Boxcars
We have the name for the new Atlantic League team debuting in the 2024 season: the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars, as Downtown Baseball, LLC goes with an aviation theme for the team. (more…)