After several weeks of intense negotiations, Tampa Bay Rays ownership and local officials agreed to a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MOU) on a $2.3 billion new ballpark deal, with governments paying $967 million. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Rochester Honkers set for one final campaign at Mayo Field
Rochester Honkers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) ownership announced this will be the team’s last season at Mayo Field, but plans for a new ballpark remain up in the air. (more…)
Royals decide on Crown Center new ballpark site
The Kansas City Royals have finally settled on a site for a Kauffman Stadium replacement, eschewing the suburbs for a new ballpark at downtown’s Crown Center’s shopping district. (more…)
Shuffles in the MiLB lineup at hand?
While we hear MiLB contraction isn’t likely in coming years, the lineups are definitely changing thanks to ownership shifts and changes in new-ballpark plans, as seen in Trenton and Everett. (more…)
Clearwater, Pinellas County approve BayCare Ballpark renovations
Two key funding commitments are now in place for BayCare Ballpark renovations, with the city of Clearwater pledging $30 million and Pinellas County set for $85 million. (more…)
Marking Jackie Robinson Day, MiLB edition
Baseball’s annual celebration of Jackie Robinson Day also takes place on the Minor League Baseball and amateur levels, with plenty of events scheduled for Vero Beach’s Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC) at Dodgertown. (more…)
Initial budget for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark released
The initial numbers are in for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, and they’re raising a few eyebrows: $2.3 billion overall budget for the facility, with a public spending ask of $1.065 billion. (more…)
Phillies present plan for BayCare Ballpark renovations
After several years of planning and false starts, the Philadelphia Phillies formally presented their $205-million plan for Carpenter Complex and BayCare Ballpark renovations to the Pinellas County Commission. (more…)
Chase Field renovations part of potential downtown PHX overhaul
As Phoenix eyes an ambitious overhaul of downtown offerings, the planned Chase Field renovations from the Arizona Diamondbacks could play a part in the final plan. (more…)
In Cincy, Reds fans can now meet under the clock
Meeting under the clock is a proud tradition of American life, whether it be at Grand Central Terminal, the Waldorf-Astoria or Marshall Field’s. Now, thanks to Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds fans can meet under the clock at Great American Ball Park. (more…)
New for 2026: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
The Los Angeles Dodgers management is adamant that they’ll never sell naming rights to iconic Dodger Stadium, but yesterday they announced the next best thing, selling naming rights to the field, resulting in UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. (more…)
Player-side updates highlight MLB spring training improvements
We’re closer to parity across MLB spring training facilities, as the Cardinals, Marlins and Orioles updated their player-performance spaces, with Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium also seeing a raft of updates. (more…)
New Rays ballpark renderings released
Big week for Tampa Bay baseball fans: New Rays ballpark renderings are released, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorses a new ballpark and mixed-use development at the Hillsborough College site. (more…)