A confidential report circulated by Jackson County pegs the total cost of a new downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark as exceeding $4 billion, but there are questions as to whether the unreleased estimate is accurate or trustworthy. (more…)
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Salt Lake Bees break ground on new 2025 Downtown Daybreak ballpark
Big news from the Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League): the team unveiled new renderings and a naming-rights partner, America First Credit Union, for a new Downtown Daybreak ballpark set to open in 2025. (more…)
Populous receives Providence Equity Partners investment
Global sports and entertainment venue architecture and design firm Populous has received a minority investment from private equity investment firm Providence Equity Partners. (more…)
Cooper Stadium redevelopment approved by Columbus
A redevelopment plan for Cooper Stadium, former home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) and Negro Leagues baseball, received initial approval by the Columbus City Council. (more…)
Personnel moves: Jeffers to Spartanburg, Betkowski promoted at Hudson Valley Renegades
Diamond Baseball Holdings announced two personnel moves: Tyson Jeffers is departing the Hudson Valley Renegades (High-A; Sally League) to head up the Spartanburg ballpark and team debuting in 2025, with Zach Betkowski elevated to Renegades General Manager. (more…)
Richmond Flying Squirrels rent at new ballpark reportedly at $3M annually
With a new design team in place and more control over the facility, the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A; Eastern League) are moving toward a new-ballpark plan calling for around $3 million in annual rent. (more…)
Goodbye Hangar, hello soccer pitch
Under a plan to be unveiled this week, the former home of the Lancaster JetHawks (High A; California League) will be renovated from a ballpark to a soccer pitch to house a new Antelope Valley USL League One team. (more…)
Wahconah Park renovation moves forward
Presented with two potential designs, the Wahconah Park Restoration Committee voted unanimously to recommend a $30.2-million Wahconah Park renovation plan. (more…)
New Spartanburg ballpark development moves forward
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…)
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…)