Work on a new Vegas Athletics ballpark quietly moves forward after the team applies for a land use permit from Clark County covering a facility to built at the former Tropicana Resort location on the Strip. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Next stage of RFK Stadium demolition to proceed
The next stage of RFK Stadium demolition will proceed after the National Park Service, which owns the site, approved plans from Events DC to tear down what’s left of the former home of the Washington Senators, Nationals and Redskins. (more…)
Twins seek to extend Target Field lease, maintain $10M county funding
With Hennepin County bonds that funded ballpark construction set to be paid off this year, the Minnesota Twins are seeking to extend their Target Field lease and a 0.15 percent sales tax while leaving in place $10 million in annual maintenance funding. (more…)
Brewers announce 2025 American Family Field upgrades
After lease negotiations that saw the team’s long-term commitment to the Cream City, the Milwaukee Brewers announced American Family Field upgrades for the 2025 season. (more…)
D-Backs, Phoenix look to state for Chase Field renovations funding
With the decision made to stay in downtown Phoenix, the Arizona Diamondbacks and state officials are seeking funding options for Chase Field renovations–with a local sales-tax rebate next on the agenda. (more…)
Rays tell St. Pete they are behind Tropicana Field repairs
The Tampa Bay Rays have formally informed the city of St. Petersburg that they are backing a $55.7-million plan for Tropicana Field repairs, after massive damage caused by Hurricane Milton, in time for the 2026 MLB season. (more…)
National recognition for Jackie Robinson Ballpark proceeds
Efforts to declare Jackie Robinson Ballpark a National Commemorative Site continue, as the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill moving the process forward to President Joe Biden for his signature. (more…)
Dave Kaval departs A’s to pursue new business opportunities
Dave Kaval, the Athletics president who spearheaded new-ballpark efforts in Las Vegas and at Oakland’s Howard Terminal during the past eight years, is leaving the team to pursue new business opportunities in California. (more…)
Smith’s Ballpark adaptive reuse on SLC agenda
Salt Lake City is moving forward with three potential future uses for the former home of the Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A; Pacific Coast League), as Smith’s Ballpark adaptive reuse seems likely. (more…)
Tampa Bay Rays ballpark deals collapse, raising issues for 2026
Imagine owning a sports franchise worth $1.25 billion. You’ve worked for years on a new ballpark plan, finally proposing redevelopment everyone likes. One hurricane and one election later, and suddenly your current home is trashed and the future home is in doubt. Welcome to the joys of owning the Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)
Barons announce 2025 Rickwood Field game
The Birmingham Barons are set to return to their former home, announcing a 2025 Rickwood Field game for June 4, hosting the Rocket City Trash Pandas in an afternoon game. (more…)
Hurricane not only tears off Trop roof, but tears up Tampa Bays Rays ballpark planning
Hurricane Milton not only tore the roof off Tropicana Field: It upended all planning for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, potentially killing a St. Pete facility, and forcing the team to play the 2025 season at the minor-league Steinbrenner Field. (more…)
New Astrodome redevelopment concept unveiled
We lead the week with two big news stories from Houston. The second: The Astrodome Conservancy unveiled a new Astrodome redevelopment concept, as the nonprofit teams with Gensler Architects to create a sustainable business via adaptive reuse for the historic venue. (more…)