The Birmingham City Council today passed a resolution expressing support for a doubling of the city’s hotel tax rate to pay for a new downtown ballpark — but in the process added a crucial condition to the deal. The condition: that the hotel tax wouldn’t kick in and construction wouldn’t begin on the ballpark unless […]
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Squabbling could derail new SWB Yankees ballpark
A spat between Luzerne and Lackawanna counties over the proceeds of the sale of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League) could imperil $20 million in state money already earmarked for a new ballpark, according to Penn. Gov. Ed Rendell. We’re talking a pretty serious split here: Luzerne County has already filed suit to prevent […]
Ripken Baseball continues pitches for new Augusta ballpark
In smaller cities, all politics are retail. That’s what Ripken Baseball is finding out as it drums up support for a new ballpark for the Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League): there’s a lot of effort involved in meeting folks face-to-face for a sales pitch. Ripken Baseball President Chris Flannery and Vice President Jeff […]
Designs unveiled for Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, new spring home of the D-Backs and Rox
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies are moving to some pretty swank surroundings in Spring Training 2011, if the renderings released by HKS are any indication. We have lots of renderings of the new Phoenix-area camp set to open next year. We suspect fans of both teams will be thrilled with the results. The complex […]
O-Royals unveil ballpark models, details
The Omaha Royals unveiled ballpark models yesterday, showing off the layout of the new Sarpy County ballpark slated to open in 2012. With a capacity of 8,000, the ballpark is slated to have some funky elements — including an outfield wall guaranteed to give visiting outfielders fits. The Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) […]
New for 2011: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
The new spring-training facility for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies has a name. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) and their partners, the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies, announced today that their new Spring Training facility will be called Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. The new complex is located at 7555 […]
New ballpark pitched in Ramapo for Can-Am team
Ramapo (N.Y.) officials say they’re willing to spend $25.5 million on a new ballpark for an expansion team in the indy circuit. Ramapo (N.Y.) officials say they’re willing to spend $25.5 million on a new 3,500-seat ballpark for an expansion team in the independent Can-Am Association and are already planning on an opening date of […]
Ballpark Preview: Cheney Stadium renovations
Cheney Stadium, home of the Tacoma Rainiers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), since 1960, is set for an extreme makeover for the 2011 season, under a $30-million renovation plan preliminarily approved this week. The renovation is scheduled to break ground immediately following the 2010 baseball season. It includes something for everyone with plans for a […]
Marlins break ground on new ballpark; release ballpark renderings
The Florida Marlins broke ground on their new ballpark over the weekend, as well as releasing more details about the 37,000-seat retractable-roof facility The look for the new Florida Marlins ballpark, according to owner Jeffrey Loria, should reflect the distinctive architectural heritage of Miami: a sleek, cool style punctuated with pastels and plenty of access […]